Rangers, it might be argued, was historically influenced by such forces, but the club has come to play a central role in their perpetuation and this is a cause of unease for some fans. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please One study showed that 74% of Celtic supporters identify themselves as Catholic, whereas only 10% identify as Protestant; for Rangers fans, the figures are 2% and 65% . Police are investigating a large disturbance outside the stadium . Many Brits like to have an English and a Scottish side to support and bint-shagger Hugh Grant is no different, as well as being a regular at Craven Cottage, the Four Weddings and a Funeral star also considers Rangers his team. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Ex-Airdrie and Hamilton Accies star signs loan deal at Clyde, Rico Quitongo joins the Bully Wee from League One rivals Queen of the South, Alfredo Morelos used to be a Rangers wrecking ball but its time to bin him and get Antonio Colak up to speed, Alfredo Morelos' Rangers future continues to be shrouded in doubt with no agreement on a new contract just yet, Amazon Fire TV Stick warning as tech giant issues serious alert to users. contact the editor here. As you would expect, Newcastle's main area of support is in the North East, but they also seem to have a decent band of support . The Rangers team colours of red, white and blue date back to 1904. [43] In April 2017, some Rangers fans were seen on TV making racist 'monkey gestures' towards Celtic winger Scott Sinclair. Rangers fans seem quite divided on this one, a lot of them appear to hate the Scottish national team passionally, and many appear to be cheering on England instead. Also in 1912, Sir John Ure-Primrose welcomed Sir Edward Carson to Glasgow as he sought to impress the graveness of the Home Rule situation a different constitutional crisis that coincidentally marked the same period in the previous century on to a complacent public. Jamie Mines lost his arms and legs during a scaffolding accident when 33,000 volts of electricity surged through his body. It's not wise to judge by a few folk ranting and raving on the internet. GOAL takes a look. Rangers peaked with the high-spending Dick Advocaat boom of the early-2000s, just as the UK's credit market reached immense proportions, before the chickens of reckless borrowing came home to roost, and it became clear that the fiscal ambitions of both Rangers and the banks were not matching reality. The reports affirmed what those in Liverpool had already been sure of for a while that their region did not have the backing of the government, and that it was never a priority. The Gers beat their rivals 1-0 in December, which has left the title race wide open. Are Rangers Fans Unionists. He also referred to the grave mishandling of the police as a scapegoat. The message in the stands provoked a widespread debate on social media in the aftermath of the match at the Tony Macaroni Arena. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Discussion in 'World Football' started by KevF2416, May 29, 2006. Do Rangers fans support Scotland or England? In 2008, up to 200,000 Rangers supporters traveled to Manchester for the UEFA Cup Final, with some issues of disturbance and disorder. The crowd was 40,000 strong, but I was among friends. Accordingly, when Jackson called off the day before the final aft Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. A Gannett Company. A large crowd of supporters were seen singing and recording the moment on their . Rangers supporters have traditionally been identified with the Protestant and Unionist community in Scotland, as well as in Northern Ireland. As a result, Liverpool has a strong Irish identity, and yet Irish people had been madeto feelothered in their new home by other English people. Rangers FC. The Scotland national team support was once heavily made-up of Rangers fans but that relationship has deteriorated over the past 30 years. ). Files released under the 30-year rule showed senior Tory ministers urging her not to spend public money on the "stony ground" of Merseyside, with former prime minister's chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe saying it would be like "trying to make water flow uphill". One of the reasons The Gher is hated so much is its success in the Scottish premier league. The reason for those particular colours is that back in the day they were the colours of the old Govan Burgh, where the club resides. Having never truly felt the support of their government, people from Liverpool identify less as English and more as their own Scouse entity. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. Rangers fans song of choice and most commonly sung is a rendition of Follow Follow, this is also the club's official anthem and is played before every home match at Ibrox Stadium. HOOPS-daft Sir Rod Stewart was at the centre of fan celebrations in a Glasgow pub after Celtic beat Rangers. For me, I've got no problem with it. Someone give me a brief history/geography/R.E lesson as to the Rangers/Scotland link- or lack of? Fast Stream 2023 (Reinstated) applicants thread. Remember the ridiculous outpouring of anger when Rangers fans took to the streets of Glasgow to celebrate their title success? Beale started Glen Kamara, John Lundstram and Malik . Were the first to admit it, but the way we were treated was appalling. [44] In August 2019, UEFA ordered Rangers to close a part of their stadium after their fans were found guilty of 'racist chanting.'. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. that Rangers are no longer a "Loyalist club" and have "sold-out to political correctness", because all of their players "took the knee" in support of the extreme-left wing group Black Lives Matter (BLM) before their friendly game against Lyon, in France last . We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts. That's like saying all Celtic fans support Ireland, but I don't. I support Scotland, but I would prefer Ireland to beat England . No doubt there are many such Rangers fans. A RANGERS fan has claimed half of the Ibrox support are in favour of Scotland being an independent country. The_Mighty_Bush. winning over 100 trophies in its 150 years of existence. Michael Beale defiant over team selection as he tells Rangers players to 'suck it up' (Image: PA) MICHAEL Beale tonight defended his decision not to start his new signings Todd Cantwell and Nico Raskin in the Viaplay Cup final as he admitted Rangers failed to turn up until the second-half. Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto visits Skye restaurant as he poses with staff. I doubt it but I'm referring to the ones that do and its alot of them. The 2014 Scottish referendum polarised our beautiful country even further. The meeting was attended by MLAs including Gregory Campbell and Danny Kennedy, as well as a number of other elected representatives. Supporters from Celtic and Rangers had organised pre-arranged access to Hampden Park before Ultras clashed outside the stadium today. In rugby, I'm mixed. 10. At the time, the workers would have derived a sense of pride from working in the pre-eminent industry of both Glasgow and Belfast. Scotland had thumped Cyprus 8-0 at Hampden in a World Cup qualifying match. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? Despise the IRA and folks who support them you are a bigot, have issue with . It was May, 1969, and Colin Stein, who had recently joined Rangers for a record-breaking fee of 100,000, had bagged four. I say let the English have their gloat, let them post their remarks to Scottish fans about being beaten by their masters, because we know that when it comes to the important games (euros and world cup) they will be out-classed and out-played. Is this maths answer correct for probability? [45] In July 2020, Rangers defender Connor Goldson was criticized by Rangers fans for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, he described the fans' reaction as 'hate' and 'ignorance',[46] he was supported by ex-Rangers player, Mo Edu who also expressed his "embarrassment" and "disappointment" with some Rangers fans' reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Is Messi now the undisputed greatest of all time? Written during the 1970s, it tells the story of a family . The pub became a meeting place for Chelsea and Rangers fans, and until the recent pub upgrade it still did. Is this maths answer correct for probability? These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Get the latest Rangers news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter. I'm a Celtic fan and support the ROI national side, but my dad is Irish, so there's a link there. In short, please stop using stereotypes. Graeme Souness has joined forces with the British Heart Foundation to encourage people across the country to learn CPR through the charity's online tool, RevivR. Members of the 29-year-old's family were sickened after spotting a sign reading 'Justice for Morton Eadie' being flown above the stadium during Sunday's Old Firm match in Glasgow. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. Paul Gascoigne leaves Colin Hendry for dead before scoring the killer goal against Scotland in a 2-0 win at Euro 96, Sandy Jardine addresses the Rangers fans after leading their protest march to Hampden in April 2012. After 25 years for following the Gers (I Support my local team by going to mathces) and as an EnglishmanI cheer on England. Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, he said: "The Rangers supporters have been let down again by Sunday's defeat in the Viaplay Cup Final and they deserve better. You aren't the most successful Scottish team. Firstly, you have to understand this issue stems from beyond footbal. There's an element of stereotyping here. Johnson has refused to apologise for the piece that was published under his time as editorin Parliament when Liverpool MP Maria Eagle requested him to instead glossing over the issue without responding. Plus reportedly Kenny was one of the people that recommended Stevie go to Rangers so he can't hate them that much. 2023 Applicants - do you understand how student finance works? A flag bearing the words Scouse not English pops up regularly at Anfield, and it perhaps best epitomises the struggles that Liverpool natives feel in regard to patriotism and nationalism. [34] In 2013, a Rangers fan was banned from attending football games for two years after being found guilty of giving a Nazi salute at a youth cup final game. Many Rangers fans support no English club, many support others. So, no these people are not idiots. A Rangers fan has admitted throwing a bottle at a Celtic physio and leaving permanent scarring during an Old Firm match last year. [25][26], Sectarian chanting by supporters has incurred criticism and sanctions upon the club. Traditionally, Rangers supporters align themselves as native Scots or Ulster Scots as well as Protestant and Loyalist, while Celtic fans tend to be Irish-Scots and Catholic and Republican. But, despite that impressive form, they have been . It is true that Rangers FC make no attempts to hide its Britishness a picture of the Queen, after all, hangs in the Ibrox dressing room but it is also a Glaswegian entity, as prominent on the Scottish cultural landscape as whisky, golf or Billy Connolly. Patrick Kane, a staple of the Chicago Blackhawks and a winner of three Stanley Cups, is being traded from the Windy City to the New York Rangers, according to reports. It's quite an interesting topic, and I think it depends a lot on where you're from in England and what club you support (e.g. I have a photo of a young Ian Durrant with a thin red stripe across the chest. But the majority of Rangers supporters still followed Scotland. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Whuppity Scoorie is a unique event held in the South Lanarkshire town of Lanark that sees children making as much noise as they can to ward off winter spirits in time for spring. Anti-SFA chants at Ibrox became the norm. The Three Lions have stated that they will perform the . Express. Sport is an echo chamber of society and the idea that wider society is not affected by the reverberations from the coliseum is contested. I wonder if these morons actually have politics in mind, or just make the colour association. [40][41], In 2003, Rangers chairman John McClelland vowed to 'weed out' those who among the Rangers support who 'indulge in racist behaviour.' Rangers Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the city of Glasgow.. A photo has gone viral sowing what appears to be three women squatting on the ground and against a wall relieving themselves whilst enjoying Rangers going the league season unbeaten. Rangers died. Every professional sportsman has to have some level of self-belief to get to where they are. [22], The rivalry with Aberdeen began in the late 1970s when the two clubs were among the strongest in Scotland. The Old Firm rivalry has fuelled many assaults, sometimes leading to deaths, on Old Firm derby days; an activist group that monitors sectarian activity in Glasgow has reported that on Old Firm weekends, admissions to hospital emergency rooms have increased over normal levels and journalist Franklin Foer noted that in the period from 1996 to 2003, eight deaths in Glasgow were directly linked to Old Firm matches, as well as hundreds of assaults. The extra letter was an attempt to capture the Irish . No-one seems to have an exact explanation. But there are also many who intend to vote Yes, just as there are supporters of Celtic, Aberdeen, Hibs, Dundee United and Hearts who intend to vote No. . "The backing the fans have given Rangers since the dark days of 2012 has been nothing short of remarkable - unprecedented, really, in world football. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ClockEnderAFC. Some Twitter users were [] Rangers stated that they had "issued a full and unreserved apology" to Aberdeen and their supporters, and this was accepted by Aberdeen. A huge part of Liverpudlians feeling othered on English soil comes from the treatment of Conservative-led governments dating back several decades. The thought of a Rangers player in dark blue being booed, or the majority of Gers supporters turning their back on the national team wouldve been unthinkable back then; sacrilege, almost. 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Rangers supporters also hold records for the highest attendance at a friendly fixture, 104,679, set at Hampden Park in 1961 vs Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as the largest crowd to watch a non-Cup final fixture, 143,570 for a Scottish Cup semi-final vs. Hibernian in 1948. it never fails. Not all rangers fans support england. People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra 201 each week from April. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, Community Shield match or major cup final involving Liverpool, Five reasons why Man Utd can win a quadruple , Pepe's best assist? Over the years, we have seen many celebrities come out and publicly declare . [39] In September 2007, UEFA praised Rangers for the measures the club has taken against sectarianism. Jim Goodwin can right Aberdeen wrong at Dundee United as incoming boss looks to overcome away day anguish. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. "The backing the fans have given Rangers since the dark days of 2012 has been nothing short of remarkable . No, it wasn't. I hate Celtic because they support IRA terrorism and because I'm a Rangers fan and that's what rivals do. However like everything else it is unfair to assume these beliefs based purely on the football team that any individual supports. I was almost nine, and it was my first international. Why don't Rangers fans support the Scotland national team? But on the whole, I'd say that most English fans don't like either club and find the culture of both Old Firm clubs to be . Beer was on tap from off-licences with supporters carrying crates. When Sandy Jardine threatened to hand back his SFA Hall of Fame award due to the crippling sanctions imposed by the governing body, the gulf in relations between my club and the SFA was as wide as the River Clyde. Stewards and police were in place at the stadium to facilitate the fans. Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) celebrates a play against the Philadelphia . Kenny Reilly gangland killers told to "rot in hell" by grieving sister after Hampden banner stunt. This is all despite the fact the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan told Scotland supporters not to make their way there if they didnt have tickets for the match [Sky News]. [7], Rangers fans have contributed to a number of records for massive attendances,[8] most notably the highest home attendance for a British league fixture, 118,567 on 2 January 1939. Staff and customers at Edinbane Lodge were surprised to see the A-lister pop in for a bite to eat over the weekend. The effects of the Irish famine also greatly impacted Merseyside, as a grand influx of the Irish population fled their homeland to migrate to Liverpool. It's a massive club with a massive support and has idiots supporting them, as does Celtic. In another incident, then Rangers captain Richard Gough accused Aberdeen of only playing when it was against Rangers. 15/08/13 - 05:55 #8. Discuss Confused about the Rangers Fans? Our club was a mess. A survey of Scotland fans was done not too long ago and it found that there were more fans of Rangers in the Scotland support than of any other single club. Does COVID pick and choose which football team you support? Do a lot of Celtic fans support the Republic of Ireland instead of Scotland? Is Messi now the undisputed greatest of all time? KevF2416. Having trouble logging in by clicking the link at the top right of the page? Wheres the outrage now when thousands of Scotland fans have ignored advice and travelled across a border to watch a football match they cant attend? It was time to choose your side. Fast Stream 2023 (Reinstated) applicants thread. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Indeed, over the last 30 years Rangers have served as a microcosm of the UK's fortunes. "No Surrender (to the IRA)" is a chant sung to the tune of the hymn "Oil in My Lamp", expressing opposition to the Provisional Irish Republican Army, that has been used as a football chant by England fans. Rangers, it might be argued, was historically influenced by such forces, but the club has come to play a central role in their perpetuation and this is a cause of unease for some fans. The city had played a key role in World War II, but after the war ended, Liverpool was hit with economic hardship as the trade at their ports which were once dominating the industry had slowed down. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. [24] This further increased the hostility between supporters of both clubs, which has continued. The conversation will go back to what it should be about people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. If they wave a union jack and turn around and say they dont support england it shows a level of ignorance or stupidity. 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. Why do celtic fans struggle to know the difference between Britain and England. Updated: 22:29, 13 Jun 2021. More info. When the Geordie genius Gazza joined Rangers in 1995, a few more made the switch from the dark blue of Scotland to the iconic white top of England. Manchester City accused of breaking financial rules by Premier League, The Official TSR Fantasy Premier League 2022/23. He talked, we listened. A lot of Rangers fans, especially from Glasgow support England rather than Scotland too. [6] A study of stadium attendance figures from 2013 to 2018 by the CIES Football Observatory ranked Rangers at 18th in the world during that period, even though they had been playing at lower levels for three of those five seasons. 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Rangers' traditional support is largely drawn from the Protestant Unionist community, whilst Celtic's traditional support is largely drawn from the Catholic Irish community. the spl and sfa treated us like crap when we went into admin, as did fans of other clubs in scotland, so it turned a lot of people off the scotland team, added to this this tartan army are a bunch of fuds who somehow think their form of nationalist abuse is somehow less offensive than ours despite it being essentally the same thing. Shortly after Rangers entered administration in February 2012, a fundraising meeting was held in the Harland and Wolff Welders Club in east Belfast. The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. But what we cannot stand is how the SNPs leading powers seem to pick and choose which issues they react to. [27][28][29] UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body have punished Rangers for incidents during European ties, most notably against Villarreal in 2006,[30] Osasuna in 2007,[31] and PSV Eindhoven in 2011. I have no idea if anyone in the Ibrox hierarchy is involved in promoting the Union this way today, but I am not alone in being a supporter of independence and Rangers. Sectarianism in Glasgow is particularly visible in the rivalry between the supporters of Glasgow's two main football clubs, Celtic and Rangers, together known as the Old Firm. A lot of Celtic fans can draw the same familial connection, depending on how seriously they want to take it. Rangers fans are used to being one half of a binary division, just not this binary division. The precise ramifications are impossible to predict, although Peter Robinson has stated that Northern Ireland would remain in the UK with England and Wales, reminding us that the Union has a functionality removed from existential questions of identity. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The head of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned there is 'no easy way out' of the UK's cost of living crisis and further interest rate rises to combat inflation may be needed. On the pitch, the club has been ably represented in earlier times by the likes of Billy Simpson, the tormented Sam English and Billy McCandless famously referenced by the Rangers-leaning poet John Hewitt. The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sundays League Cup final defeat but so is another Ibrox backer. Because to use, it seems as though its only an issue when football crowds gather when its Rangers supporters. 12 famous faces who follow Rangers. It probably doesn't go as far back as the first flush of British football hooliganism in the 1970s, says Andy Lyons, editor of fanzine When Saturday . Answer (1 of 11): Why do many Rangers FC fans not support the Scottish National team? The arrival of Graeme Souness at Ibrox in 1986, with the attendant wealth, glamour and success, mirrored an upsurge in the City of London after Margaret Thatcher's 'Big Bang' deregulation of the financial sector. Funnily enough, Sturgeon also told Scotland fans not to go to London for the match if they didnt have a ticket [Express]. It has been all change in the City of Discovery and now the Irishman could be set to take the reins against his former club. It was like those old school dances, with boys on one side of the hall and girls on the other. The headline stuck out like a sore thumb; those big black letters grabbing my attention. Lets get that debate started! SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland. A recent conference at Queen's University sought to relate the Scottish question to wider UK concerns about constitutional relationships and identities. And so, its not entirely surprising as to why Liverpool fans feel so strongly about singing the national anthem, as they feel that in doing so, they would be giving their backing to a monarchy and regime that has never really shown them any support. An English pundit has suggested that Celtic vs Rangers is not as fierce a rivalry as some tend to make out. AS a nationalist and a Rangers supporter I am often disgusted at the behaviour of some of our so-called fans, and waving a Union Jack annoys me greatly. In 2006, Rangers was one of the best-supported clubs in the UK with an estimated 1.4 million supporters. Charlie Miller fears Rangers mural may need painted over as Celtic close in on 'world's most successful' title. Funnily enough, Sturgeon also told Scotland fans not to go to London for the match if they didn't have a ticket . Answer (1 of 8): Thanks for the A2A, I'll try my best. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Rangers fans tell me, we hate the English. The implication is that the best supporters are the ones that have a proper reason for following their team - namely, they live near the ground. The hypocrisy stinks and it shows that theres a clear anti-Rangers agenda among the SNP. Celtic have won the last seven league titles in succession, but Brendan Rodgers is aware that Rangers pose a huge threat to that record. Why do Celtic fans say BHOY? This verse is from a song that Celtic football fans sing called The Fields of Athenry. I doubt if anyone was involved in Union Jackery in 1987. Rangers are undefeated in 14 games since Beale took charge, with their 2-2 draw with Celtic in January the only dropped points of his tenure. Steins team-mates, John Greig and Willie Henderson were also on the score sheet. Frantic search launched for man reported missing from Aberdeen in Audi. Girls who is the hottest football player? Miller was given a match penalty and ejected after spitting on Doughty after a whistle late in the first period of Sunday's 5-2 win for the Rangers. It led to severe unemployment and poverty within the city, with the government largely unwilling to aid, and even cutting its public services. 2. There are a multitude of reasons as to why Liverpool fans and Liverpudlians in general choose not to associate themselves with the English national anthem and what it stands for. Comments have been closed on this article. As such discussions have been taking place, Rangers have gone through one of the most traumatic periods in its history, following the corporate and footballing consequences of financial collapse in 2012. I thought last nights game was good. serious bids are now on the cards for this Gers star, {{^disable_secondary_title}} {{#secondary_title}} {{secondary_title}} {{/secondary_title}} {{^secondary_title}} {{title.raw}} {{/secondary_title}} {{/disable_secondary_title}} {{#disable_secondary_title}} {{ title.raw }} {{/disable_secondary_title}}. You can unsubscribe at any time. Traditionally speaking yes, you are correct in stating that Rangers fans generally support Unionism in the UK. The Scotland national team support was once heavily made-up of Rangers fans but that relationship has deteriorated over the past 30 years. Yet she, nor Yousaf, have condemned those who defied instructions and travelled to England regardless. YOUR correspondent Richard Easson (Letters, May 28) seemed rather surprised by the fact that Rangers Football Club players wear black and red socks. 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