Im not asking you to start loving Rangers Football Club, or even to stop hating it if you do, but leave it for your homepage or the football pages: it has no relevance to independence. Also, there is only one Scottish team so most supporters will support one team. Without a shadow of a doubt the working class is for this. Your email address will not be published. This book is a guide for these chants and songs written by the Rangers F.C. Rangers supporters who marched on Glasgow's George Square to celebrate their club's Scottish Premiership win, as the city faces a surge in Covid infections and an extension of lockdown, have. First half goals from Connor Goldson, Fashion Sakala and James Tavernier were enough for Michael Beale's side as . He must learn to contain his enthusiasm, or prejudice, before rushing out statements that turn out to be not exactly adjacent to the truth. Man lured to death by 'honeytrap' pair who robbed him of fake Rolex after Instagram plot. This is your contribution. However, when then chairman David Murray decided to adopt an anti-Irish attitude, even going so far as to describe Celtic as "a bunch of Catholics who hate Protestants", it only served to divide the support for his team. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. In 1994, the SFA had done something similar to Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson when they whacked him with an unprecedented 12-game ban for a phantom headbutt on Raith Rovers player John McStay. That view was echoed by fans of all ages, with @sittingbourneTA insisting If I have followed the team since 1966 home and away I CAN call myself a Rangers supporter thank you very much. Instead, the Glasgow crowd strikes up a weary chorus of the British national anthem, God Save the Queen. The First Minister sympathised with protesters battling the brutally weather and wished them all 'good luck'. She was too busy getting married. Its hardly earth shattering news. The former Manchester United midfielder was looking to get back into the game in 2021 after leaving the Premier League club where he was working as a coach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. * Read about him. There should be no derision thrown at anybody who is a Rangers supporter, keep that banter for the football stadiums. l understand that Police Scotland have set up a unit to track down the perpetrators, and I would urge them to ensure that all routes are taken to identify and charge those involved in these criminal acts. Weve spent decades being shat upon from an enormous height by Westminster governments, exactly like the fans of every other club in Scotland. * Do you think its suitable to be condoning the politicisation of football when there is such tensions? which they lost 3-1. Scottish Fire Service crews rushed to Restalrig Park after receiving reports of a massive blaze at 1.30pm. Why is a politician tweeting such pish? Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. Scotland is wound tight, waiting to uncoil next week, when the country will vote on whether it should be independent from Britain. But the challenge is immense and an understanding of what drives them is crucial to the outcome. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. * Scotlands shame back on the agenda.Could you explain what you mean to my wee granddaughters. It comes off the back of a tough week in Govan following defeat to Celtic. The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. Glad to see that we have someone our side. * Not the brightest tweet by a Tory politician. Scottish Fire Service crews rushed to Restalrig Park after receiving reports of a massive blaze at 1.30pm. Sections of the clubs supporters identify with the Irish Republican movement, making them in simplified terms prime independence advocates. I have tweeted several messages about the disgraceful and dangerous actions of the Hibs fans in storming the pitch at the final whistle. Get the latest Rangers news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter. The return of league matches to stadiums across Scotland this weekend will give both sides a final chance to make their pitches. A RANGERS fan has claimed half of the Ibrox support are in favour of Scotland being an independent country. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. At first, both clubs continued to use the same name and play in the same league, but within five years, only Celtic remained in the top division. Abuse? Fighting Scots Gym celebrates its 11 year anniversary this week by offering out membership deals. At the age of 29, and having attended hundreds of football matches at both Ibrox and Hampden, Ive never seen scenes like yesterday. Music fans who attended last year will have to fork out a bit more for the 2023 festival - but organisers ave defended the price hikes. I take it your not looking for votes from any other teams fans. Which he achieved but at an excessive unsustainable financial cost. * The queen cares about *Rangers as much as you do the working class. Looking for that one person who values Adrian Durhams opinions on Scott Brown? Not expecting much hes an SNP ass-licking knob-end EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising. "It is Urgent that we exercise our right to Self-Determination by taking to the streets of our biggest city in the New Year. There are Labour, Conservative and SNP voters among the Rangers fans I know. In 2014, people in Scotland were asked if they wanted to make this change. Get the latest Rangers news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter. Anti-SFA chants at Ibrox became the norm. Kathy Friend, from Glasgow, was involved in a number of nature-related ventures, and formerly worked as a camerawoman. This is why many people believe that there is really no difference between these two fan bases; they're just two faces of the same coin. Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Protest in haste and repent at leisure. Traditionally, Rangers is as British as afternoon tea or Downton Abbey. The clubs symbol is the Union Jack. Graeme Souness, a self-professed right winger and trophy hunter who had spent little time in the country of his birth and his good friend David Murray took over ownership of Rangers at the beginning of 1988/89 and established close friendships with a number of Thatchers Tory party MPs and associated activists. The rest are apparently undecided. The same applies to all clubs and all political parties. Fraser, in statement number two said: The attacks on police officers and paramedics are deplorable and have to be condemned without reservation. The moral of this story is that when it comes to issues of public order, politicians shouldnt rush to judgement especially when it comes to the supporters of Glasgow Rangers, or any other, football club. Fellow Light Blues supporters were quick to shut down the claim. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Their average home attendance is 52,567 per match and their total attendance is 1,141,813 since their inception. Man arrested after alleged assault in Edinburgh city centre as street sealed off. Man collapses and dies outside Edinburgh shop after 'taking unwell in street'. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/alancochrane/3558391/Just-like-football-making-ill-judged-remarks-is-a-game-of-two-halves.html, 13 November 2011: Unionists and their sectarian tweets Ruth Davidsons staff provoke outrage, On April 17th, the day of a Scottish Cup semi-final match between Aberdeen and Celtic, Taylor wrote: Hope the sheep absolutely hump the tims today (tim is a term of anti-Catholic abuse.). * Im heartened to read that response from Adam Tomkins MSP Rangers fans like me are a distinct minority among the activists, but theres a fair few of us and the rest of the support is fair game for conversion to Yes. The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. The Old Firm game has been called "the most racially segregated major sports event in the world.". I dont understand it, he said, shaking his head in disbelief. A majority of fans of Celtic, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, Partick and Rangers are in the Yes camp. Some carried giant 'Aye' signs while others rocked saltier sweatshirts. For me, though, the dam burst in 2012. Rangers fans show their support to the Union flag protesters in Belfast during the Irn Bru Scottish Third Division match at Ibrox, Glasgow. Man arrested after alleged assault in Edinburgh city centre as street sealed off. We really all were united by a common cause, and that was to see Scotland come out on top, but Ive a strong feeling those days are gone now, and in the past they shall remain. (LogOut/ The reason given by club officials for excluding Rangers was that they were not financially viable without better support from the community - this is believed to have been an attempt by Celtic's owner to distance himself from racism complaints at the time. * Typical Tory Unionist wee mindset. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. Who are the Yellow Jackets of the Atlantic Coast Conference? What a truly moronic post. It is important that the police and SFA inquiries proceed without political interference, but I will be looking for answers to two sets of questions in particular: * Why Hibs fans were allowed to reach Rangers players who were still on the field of play? And dad was getting nervous, because we were surrounded by opposing fans. The group made their way through Glasgow with thousands of others and displayed a banner which read 'United For Scottish Independence'. Since then, several other prominent figures have made similar remarks, which has helped create a climate where both sets of supporters feel free to express their views about one another. The defender is looking forward to face Dundee United in the Premiership this evening in a crunch clash. We wanted to send out a message from Celtic Park, and nothing influences opinion like a football club, said Tony Kenny, who helped coordinate the R.I.C. For the Yes camp, the seats at Kilmarnocks Rugby Park are where they will find most backers, with 59 per cent planning to vote for independence. And it appeared to work to the Clubs advantage, the money helped lure top-flight players to Ibrox and Rangers re-established themselves as the number one Club in Scotland. I would write to Nicola Sturgeon, but shes already made it quite clear that she has no interest in condemning it, in fact, on the contrary. Floating voter weighs up his options ahead of 2014. Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. * Amazing you havent got further in life than the Scottish Tory party with this level of emotional intelligence pal. And thus, with the occasional, soon-corrected stumble off the narrative line, things were to remain until the 1960s when, the world over, old certainties began to fragment and fade. * Police Scotland. fans have created incredible atmospheres in football grounds and come up with some of the creative chants and songs. We told how Nicola Sturgeon sent support to thousands of pro-Indy campaigners marching across Glasgow. It is the job of MSPs to press for answers to questions such as these and you may be assured that I will not rest until I have them. * Disgusting behaviour for a politician to write something like this. A RANGERS fan has claimed half of the Ibrox support are in favour of Scotland being an independent country. The defender is looking forward to face Dundee United in the Premiership this evening in a crunch clash. * If the good people of Perthshire are thick enough to vote for you, they deserve you, numpty! * Ruth_E_Davidson Ruth between this & your head of media tweeting pornography what is going on within the conservative party!? Attempted humiliation? Those fans have denied the charges and are currently free during the two-week period in which they can appeal. Rangers fans have been urged to be patient with Ianis Hagi by his father Gheorghe Hagi after he admitted it will take time for him to return to his best after over a year out of action. Keen is one of Scotlands richest men. At that time, both clubs were owned by businessmen who were friends and business partners - neither had a religious affiliation. * Another reason not to vote Tory. But the majority of Rangers supporters still followed Scotland. Fast forward a few decades and its Indyref. The SNP leader apologised for not making the march herself but hailed those who were taking the plunge. Although the results are not scientific, the snapshot suggests that 48 per cent of Celtic fans will vote Yes, compared with 40 per cent planning to vote No. Now, heres the thing about Rangers supporters. The schism runs deep: Celtic fans are, historically, Irish Catholic and in favor of Scottish independence and a united Ireland separate from Britain. LOVE, POVERTY, WAR AND Also by Christopher Hitchens BLOOD, CLASS AND EMPIRE: The Enduring Anglo-American Relationship A LONG SHORT WAR: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq WHY ORWELL MATTERS LEFT HOOKS, RIGHT CROSSES: A Decade of Political Writing (edited with Christopher Caldwell) LETTERS TO A YOUNG CONTRARIAN THE TRIAL OF HENRY KISSINGER BLAMING THE VICTIMS: Spurious Scholarship and the . It was time to choose your side. Throughout my life Ive always tried to follow examples set by those who conduct themselves in a dignified and respectful manner. Dad who spent 200 hours in A&E dies after stomach 'ulcer' turned out to be cancer. I think a lot of friendships have broken up about it. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister. Many in traditional Rangers heartlands voted Yes in the independence referendum, while many Celtic fans have traditionally been at odds with aspects of Scottish nationalism. Mattie Pollok admits Aberdeen move hinged on Jim Goodwin factor but now he's out to down Dundee United boss. * It may be a good idea to keep the political and religious nonsense out of football, a lot of young folk are atheist/agnostic Rangers fans display No Thanks posters during their match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premier League on Tuesday. At a recent league match against Dundee United, a contingent of about 1,000 Celtic fans held up yes placards in the 18th minute, a symbolic nod to the date of the vote, Sept. 18. Ill-judged tweet though. It depends how strongly you feel about it.. Now, here's the thing about Rangers supporters. And all this was achieved without anyone (apart from Murray and a tight-knit coterie around him as well as, presumably, account managers at the Bank of Scotland) knowing that the club was meantime sinking ever deeper into what Americans might call the doo-doo. The Arsenal legend has revealed it's because he thinks the 15m striker can do more after dropping to the bench. Scottish nationalists may have failed in their 2014 bid for independence, but that wasnt the end of the story. Of course not. It didnt help when Mr Gascoigne made a complete fool of Colin Hendry and Andy Goram at Euro 96. Whats the difference between Rangers and Celtic fans? * What is the connection with rangers and the queen. Shameful every sense Continue with Recommended Cookies. She also had a stint working for Scottish Opera and even met Queen Elizabeth II. A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II even hangs in the dressing room at Ibrox Stadium. During that time, there were no rules against players being sent off, so both teams ended up with 0 points. Your email address will not be published. Man lured to death by 'honeytrap' pair who robbed him of fake Rolex after Instagram plot. The establishment of a Harland and Wolff shipyard brought a fresh influx of Belfast Protestant shipyard workers, hardening attitudes and helping give Glasgow sectarianism its razors edge. Matches like Saturdays have been targeted by the Radical Independence Campaign, which casts the independence vote as a grassroots struggle by the working classes to wrest power back from elites, and from a Labour Party that has betrayed its roots. Photograph:. Danny Johnston, 47 tragically passed away on February 17 from stomach cancer, only a month after doctors informed him of his diagnosis. SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan's independence plan was met with grumbles from the crowd at the party's latest hustings.