Glenconner Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nope, but back in 1916 probably over 90% of all Celtic fans were from very recent Irish heritage And for the first 60 years of Celtic existance they sung about Irish independence and other Irish songs and incase you didnt notice theyre actually called celtic play in green and white with a shamrock on....Now what is the link between rangers fans and sectarian battles over 3 hundred years ago? Think that's a bit unfair on Rangers fans. There's obviously a big connection between the club and Northern Ireland. Don't really see what the big deal is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_blue Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nope, but back in 1916 probably over 90% of all Celtic fans were from very recent Irish heritage And for the first 60 years of Celtic existance they sung about Irish independence and other Irish songs and incase you didnt notice theyre actually called celtic play in green and white with a shamrock on....Now what is the link between rangers fans and sectarian battles over 3 hundred years ago? I don't even know where to start with this one , made up figures and utter drivel is all I can see here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsy Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nope, but back in 1916 probably over 90% of all Celtic fans were from very recent Irish heritage And for the first 60 years of Celtic existance they sung about Irish independence and other Irish songs and incase you didnt notice theyre actually called celtic play in green and white with a shamrock on.... Now what is the link between rangers fans and sectarian battles over 3 hundred years ago? I would think that many have family lineage going back to the time you're describing, or does this only apply to Celtic fans where political and religious outlook is concerned. Rangers fans from Ulster especially but the same will apply to many in the WoS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 There's obviously a big connection with NI. The signing of the Ulster Covenant in Glasgow in 1912 gives names and addresses and its online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelt67 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I would think that many have family lineage going back to the time you're describing, or does this only apply to Celtic fans where political and religious outlook is concerned. Rangers fans from Ulster especially but the same will apply to many in the WoS. I think it would be fair to say the vast majority of those in the West of Scotland will have some form of link to Ireland somewhere down the lineage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 What have Rangers got to do with Derry's walls? It's a catchy wee tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I would think that many have family lineage going back to the time you're describing, or does this only apply to Celtic fans where political and religious outlook is concerned. Rangers fans from Ulster especially but the same will apply to many in the WoS. Youre the one implying that events in early 20th century Ireland would have nothing to do with Celtic fans whilst admitting most Celtic fans have Irish heritage?! Doesnt make any sense. However what im saying is Rangers fans have zero connection to a sectarian battle over 300 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 However what im saying is Rangers fans have zero connection to a sectarian battle over 300 years ago I hate to be in clashing agreement with Klingy. There was, of course, no sectarian battle "over 300 years ago". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 It's a catchy wee tune. God bless the Prince of Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I hate to be in clashing agreement with Klingy. There was, of course, no sectarian battle "over 300 years ago". The Stewart's were royal gangsters. As the Scots and Irish found out to their cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 God bless the Prince of Wales. Indeed.....and on a similar note: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 How many bears were killed to make all them hats? They were all volunteers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I knew somebody that went to live beside Derry's Walls, he then lived in Bridgeton. Thing was, he was a Celtic supporter. Does that make him a Brigton Derry Bhoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 They were all volunteers There lies a soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsy Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Youre the one implying that events in early 20th century Ireland would have nothing to do with Celtic fans whilst admitting most Celtic fans have Irish heritage?! Doesnt make any sense. However what im saying is Rangers fans have zero connection to a sectarian battle over 300 years a Of course people will have family lineage and therefore ancestry connection to the Battle of the Boyne, so i don't know how you can state that Rangers fans have zero connection in that context. If you're going on family lineage then that applies both ways, even back to the Battle of the Boyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I hate to be in clashing agreement with Klingy. There was, of course, no sectarian battle "over 300 years ago". Yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Of course people will have family lineage and therefore ancestry connection to the Battle of the Boyne, so i don't know how you can state that Rangers fans have zero connection in that context. If you're going on family lineage then that applies both ways, even back to the Battle of the Boyne. Irish independence actually occured whilst Celtic was alive its supporters who were virtually all of (very recent) irish heritage would have rightly sung songs about 1916 and other pro republican songs. But im not buying your tenuous link to rangers fans maybe having ancestors at 1690 ffs! And explain to us out of the dozens of wars we have been involved in why is it a sectarian battle over 300 years ago Rangers fans favourite? Surely it should be ww1 or ww2 that had the greatest effect on us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_blue Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Irish independence actually occured whilst Celtic was alive its supporters who were virtually all of (very recent) irish heritage would have rightly sung songs about 1916 and other pro republican songs. But im not buying your tenuous link to rangers fans maybe having ancestors at 1690 ffs! And explain to us out of the dozens of wars we have been involved in why is it a sectarian battle over 300 years ago Rangers fans favourite? Surely it should be ww1 or ww2 that had the greatest effect on us? You don't really know what you are talking about do you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 You don't really know what you are talking about do you ? Says the guy who said Jock Stein didnt get offered a place on the board and there is a list of catholic players rangers signed during their no catholic decades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_blue Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 That's not really got anything to do with the topic at hand though is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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