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He was, almost all of the United Irishmen were including a number of clergymen. Wolfe Tone was dead nearly 60 years before the Fenian Brotherhood was formed though, he had nothing to do with it. This is the problem with words, their meanings change. I suspect many people who use that word use it as a derogatory term for RCs, some use it to simply mean Celtic supporters, others use it refer to violent Irish nationalists and lastly some use it as a term to describe anyone they see as anti-Rangers. If we look at Steve Clarke it's hard to argue those calling him a "sad Fenian bastard" were referring to his strong views on historical Irish history, because as far as I know he's never spoken publicly about these views. So maybe not everyone who uses that word is as concerned with its origins, just what it means to them today. I was in Belfast yesterday, my first visit for pleasure for a while. I used to live there back in the 90s and it was interesting to see the changes since then. I went full tourist and did the did the bus tour, it was cold and wet but still interesting. The tour guide explained that he couldn't describe the various paramilitary organisations as terrorists, because the bus went through areas where they were still quite prominent and they didn't like that word. So he called them "combatants", they were okay with that word he told us. Now some people I know would be furious at that, they're terrorists pure and simple and no other word should be allowed to dignify them. I know others who see them differently, indeed they perhaps even view some of them honourably. Words matter and how people take their meanings matter. Whether you mean it or not, indeed whether those singing it mean it or not, the word 'Fenian' is taken to mean Roman Catholic by many, many people, that's just a fact. On that tour yesterday, towards the bottom of the Crumlin Road there was republican graffiti. Amateur stuff, not the organised murals, just spray paint marking territory. It caught my eye because it contained the short three letter phrase "KAH". That's an abbreviation for "Kill All Huns" and you'll see it throughout Republican areas of Northern Ireland. There are people here who'll tell you that the word 'Hun' isn't sectarian, they'll give you some convoluted meaning, saying it can't be sectarian because they use against Novo and McCann. But be sure that the guy who wrote that phrase on that wall in that particular area meant it to be sectarian, he meant 'Protestants' when he wrote it. The meaning of words changes, and there's very little any of us can do about it, accept it and move on.

As much as anyone, Eric Caldow probably encapsulated what we all want a Rangers player to be. A true gentleman, a huge talent, one of the very best. There was a time when the epithet "captain or Rangers and Scotland" defined greatness. Eric Caldow was one of those. A true Rangers legend, everyone in the Rangers family will mourn his passing.

Just heard that the great Eric Caldow has passed away at the age of 84. My old man's favourite Rangers player. RIP Captain

92 mins to put the Arab Tangerine Haters out the cup. Oh how I smiled?

If we beat the sheep we play ST Pats FC

If we're going to end our poor run at Hampden, there's no one better to do it against than Separate Entity FC.

Though it appears Hibs have seen the light.

Pretty sure Scottish football would be better off if teams would try to optimise attendance at matches. Thats Hibernian, Motherwell and Aberdeen all happy to see empty seats as long as there are less Rangers supporters.

It seems like an open goal to me. I don't know why club doesn't just jump on it. There's nothing to lose with them anyway.

Their coverage is not editorially fair as they do not cover Rangers in the same way as other teams and they have admitted that. The journalist in question is not banned from Ibrox. He can still attend games by buying a ticket. How can the absence of one single journalist "severely restrict" reporting? There are plenty of other journalists. What would happen if he was ill? The journalist in question has changed roles since his press credentials were removed, so why is the BBC's ban still in place? If the BBC can return to Ibrox and provide commentary then why can't all other aspects be provided as well? Why continue to treat Rangers differently?

You know what, Alfredo Morelos is the best player in Scotland right now, he's going to finish the season as the country's leading goal scorer, he's going to sign for one of the biggest clubs in one of the biggest leagues in the world, he's going to play in world cups and he's going to have a hugely successful career. Meanwhile, the no-marks at BBC Scotland will still be speaking shit to an audience of muppets in a backwater of bigotry that no one pays any attention to and where the media cares about nothing but selling prejudice to survive.

I am almost convinced that this new, improved anti sectarian drive is designed to deflect attention from the decades of perderasty at and within sellikfootballclub, and the club's concealment of it. The latest, and perhaps the most damning trial in the current series of serious child abuse and rape cases commences on Thursday of this week, I am told. Beyond that, I might speculate that the rancid organisation, its supporters, hangers-on, fellow travellers, media whores etc. are nervous about the effect of civil damages suits on the club, and about the action that the football authorities may take, should they act properly. (This latter is a long shot, I know, but one lives in hope.) I am tempted to interpret the recrudescence of "the sectarian issue" as some kind of valedictory act, with legislation and its implementation, and regulation within the game, and its implementation, designed, primarily, to damage one Club, and one Club only. Strict liability will be the theory, selective liability the practice, as we all, really, know. In other words, if justice is served, and the good of the game taken into account, rahoops are in deep trouble, and they, and others of like mind, are determined to damage us as much as possible before their club sinks into ignominy, in, hopefully, the dustbin of history.

An immaculate player, a gentleman, and a true Club legend. RIP.

I was watching Sportscene last evening and their highlights(AlfredoCam) of the Aberdeen v Rangers cup tie contained a several second sequence that encapsulates BBC Scotland's problem. It's the second half and there is a scuffle developing outside Aberdeen's penalty box. The Commentator(Hamilton?) is screaming, "why is Morelos running to get involved"? The slo-mo replay proves it's Kamara who is involved. Those black players in Rangers blue, they all look the same and should be hated the same.

What, the WHOLE corner? ?

+ Vardy ?

So! if Morelos gets booked in the replay against the SHEEP, which is a certainty! then he will miss the semi final...…………………………..

Quick, sign Barrie McKay. I think he is the last player to score for us at Hampden? Oh, just remembered, it's Andy Halliday, he must start.

Eric Caldow Captain of Glasgow Rangers. Captain of Scotland. A class apart.

Dear Bearger,The Season Ticket holder sale for the above game is from Monday 04 March until Wednesday 06 March.Buy your own seat from one of the following sales channels: • online here*• Ticket hotline 0871 702 1972* (calls cost 13ppm plus network extras) *Booking fees apply. • Rangers Ticket Centre Ticket prices are £27 for adults, £19 for concessions and juniors £10.Bar 72 and section MLF season ticket holders should note smartcards will be automatically activated for this game.General sale of tickets will commence on Thursday 07 March.Kind regardsRangers Ticket Centre

Rangers fans raise £856,000 for veterans charity after starting with £1000 target Paisley man Tom Clark and fellow supporters are backing Erskine A group of football supporters who set out to raise £1,000 for the Erskine veterans charity have raised a staggering £856,000. Formed in 2007, the Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal has gone on to exceed all expectations. Paisley-born Tom Clark had the initial idea to try and raise £1000 among fellow Rangers Football Club supporters for the Scottish ex-services charity. He hoped the money could be spent on a special treat for the veterans. By selling badges and organising a sponsored walk, the original target was met very quickly and allowed 12 veterans to enjoy an afternoon at Ibrox with hospitality as Rangers took on Hibs. After one year of fundraising, the RSEA raised £34,000 thanks to supporters wholeheartedly embracing the idea of fundraising. Rangers legend Harold Davis was asked to become patron and with his constant support, until his sad passing last year, the organisation has spent 12 incredible years raising money for veterans living in Erskine’s four care homes. Tom is Secretary of RSEA and was joined in 2010 by Murray Roxburgh, who deals with PR and organising events. There is also now a second group in the north, called Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal North East (RSEANE), run by Ian Nicol and Wilf Marshall. Over the years money has been raised through can collections, sponsored walks, zip slides, abseils, football tournaments, golf days, Northern Soul nights and sportsman dinners which take place in Glasgow and Aberdeen. R SEA have a merchandise range with items including scarves, polo shirts and mugs, and the RSEA pin badge is a collectable item with a new badge being brought out every year. In 2007, 2,000 of the badges were sold - in the past year more than 10,000 were snapped up. Tom said: “We are extremely delighted with the monies raised and I am so proud to be part of the Rangers family who have made this happen. We have now reached a point where we can genuinely set a realistic target of raising £1million. RSEA have also benefited from online sales of the Roy Orbison classic Penny Arcade after 60s songwriter Sammy King - now patron of RSEA - gave them permission to raise funds from the song. Every Christmas the fans always remember Erskine’s residents by filling hundreds of shoeboxes with presents, which are delivered to the charity’s four homes. Toma added: “My personal highlight was when we organised Harold Davis to come to the Erskine Park Home to open a sensory room for the residents. “Unbeknown to Harold, the room was being named after him. “He muttered a few words to me under his breath, which I cannot repeat, but I know he was deeply honoured at the gesture. “It is really important that we thank every single person who has helped our project over the years from buying a badge at £3 to sponsoring an event. Every penny has been valued, appreciated and put to good use. “For the Rangers support to have raised £856,000 for the amazing organisation of Erskine is such a fantastic achievement.” Sara Bannerman, head of fundraising and communications at Erskine, said the support has been wonderful. “We are incredibly grateful to RSEA for their amazing support over the last 12 years. “Their efforts have not only raised substantial funds for our Veterans but have also helped raise our profile in Scotland and reminded people how important it is to remember the debt we owe, and the deep respect we have, to our veterans for their service. “RSEA work closely with us and step in to assist with specific projects which benefit our veterans, with the most recent being the purchase of a Magic Table for residents living with dementia. There is so much we would not have been able to achieve without their support.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/rangers-fans-raise-856000-veterans-14084858

Very well done .

By all accounts there is a split. Those sitting behind are part of The People's Front of Judea and take nothing to do with those at the front, who are part of The Judean People's Front

Probably totally coincidental, but the talk about "sectarianism" and "naughty songs" has become popular again with the media at the height of the children abuse stuff coming out and verdicts and law cases starting to shed a darker light on the going-ons over in Hooped Horrors lands ...

Outside of us getting replay best result of weekend,now let's hope they (Arabs) also miss out on promotion.

Sorry meant section ie bottom half of either stand. Agree upheaval issue but I’d wager you could find lots of folk from around stadium would swap out. Logistically tricky but no more than that with some clever IT.

Whole front row of Broomloan or Copland would be ideal. It would transform the stadium atmosphere.

When people bid for Morelos they are not going to take account of Michael Stewart, ‘EBT house in Arran’ Thompson or Jonathan Sutherland valuations. These people are football nonentities outside of the PQ canteen.

Deep breaths. Step away from the gun cabinet.

That can't happen with safe standing.

Sad to hear. My father idolised Eric Caldow; a great Ranger.

Sad to hear wish defenders were as good as him RIP.

Rodgers Exit Highlights Scottish Media Hypocrisy https://www.thecoplandroad.org/2019/03/rodgers-exit-highlights-scottish-media.html?m=1

I keep asking myself, what is it that safe standing gives you that seating doesn’t? Should we have safe-standing in cinemas and theatres? If it’s the ability to jump up and down people want, go to a gym.

So are they gonna employ a compliance officer with selective hearing to make the final call on sanctions?

John, I'm too young to comment on terracing but having a look on google images I have to say the two do look very different. Terracing looks dangerous, "safe standing" looks far more like what we already have than terracing. Everyone has their own assigned seat (whether they use it or not), and every row is separated by metal barriers. I'm not overly fussed by the issue but I honestly don't see a safety problem, I think practical implementation in the stadium is a bigger deal and keeping any "hooligan culture" in check.

It wasnt directed at anyone in particular ar. Merely a comment about the Sun, etc. ?

A very reasonable post. I have no issues with anything you say, other than that particular word has minimal religious links, as far as I'm concerned (it refers to an ideology, which I find objectionable - a united Ireland). But I take your points on board. For the record, I have never referred to Clark as one. And I was accused, in court, of calling someone one when I did no such thing. So it's an issue I take a keen interest in.

Jeez let's keep all the elected members out of it and concentrate on the club's request to keep certain words out of the singing it's not too hard.

Personally I dont think sectarianism is any worse these days from when I was a boy one thing that might help the future generations would be if they all attended the same schools from infancy and leave religion to the weekend.

Get your idea but there is another way get them to go on the Founders Trail tour and if they cannot refrain from the singing after that then there is no hope for them.