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gersfem, I wouldn't worry about as some of us obviously don't measure up to some others expectations of 'Scots' and 'Rangers' fans. I mean, speaking personally, I am a Scot who loves his country, who wears his national dress, who supports his country at rugby, cricket, athletics etc but isn't blind to our wee countries problems. I am also proud of my wee countries ties to the UK and our neighbours England, Wales and NI.... I am a Rangers fan who lives and breathes Rangers, who follows them all over the world and probably wrongly, puts Rangers before everything apart from my immediate family. But hey, thats just not good enough for some folks... Cammy F

Try reading them again ; I quote So where is the sections, some, in there then Calscot? I quote again ; If that was aimed specifically at me, then who was it aimed at? You asked ME when and where I sung GSTQ. I, rightly IMO told you it was fuck all to do with you. Where and when I chose to sing OUR national anthem is my choice. But again, I'll humour you, as well as the previous places I have mentioned, I have sung it at official royal events, olympic games and whislt being drunk But it does when the attacker shouts, 'This is Scotland, ya English *******' whilst hitting a 7 year old kid, who is actually from New Zealand........ Cammy F

And worth every penny ...... Cammy F

Have you ever wondered how much money you've spent in those years Gazza - season tickets, burgers, pints, bus money, away tickets, european trips, programs, fanzines, tops, scarves etc, etc Also, have you ever thought how much the stress has taken off your lifespan Cammy F - Skint and dying 10 years before my time Loyal RSC

Nothing - that is the annoying and fustrating thing about the whole issue. UEFA have confirmed that the only way for Ibrox to get a final is for the SFA to nominate us. Oh, they have also stated that if nominated, we would get a final. Cammy F

I have just been looking thro some old Rangers memoribelia (sp) that I have lying around and noticed that this season will be the 25th consecutive season following Rangers for this old bear! I had been going prior to this, but it was only the odd game here and there. In fact, until then, my uncles used to all go to games in the local area (although most of them supported Rangers, Craptic, Hibs) rather than 'follow' one team and us, the nephews would be taken along. Now, I am not wanting praise for this, as there are far more dedicated fans than me around, but thought it was worth noting - wonder if DM has got me anything special for our anniversary Cammy F - Feeling Really Old Loyal RSC

Just read that on a Hearts website they are claiming that this seasons fixtures are the same as last seasons, only reversed! So much for them being 'computor generated'... I Bet we still end up playing 3 away games after the split.... Cammy F

But rino, Ibrox had 5 star accreditation YEARS before Hampden did. Why didn't the SFA nominate Ibrox then? Also, what does it matter what the yahoos think? Their stadium isn't up to standard, so it is UEFA not Rangers or the SFA that are stopping them getting a final, its their own cheapness... I can't be the only Rangers fan who is disgusted at the SFA not nominating us and the fact that we are the only 5-star stadium NOT to haver hosted a European final? Lets not forget that the SFA weren't shy in using Ibrox when it suited them for finals, semi-finals and intgernational games.... Cammy F

Ibrox had 5 star accreditation years before Hampden did. There was nothing stopping the SFA nominating Ibrox whilst Hampden was being refurbished or when it didn't meet the standards. And surely, given that it is the only 5 star stadium not to hold a UEFA final and it is a lasting memory to those who lost their lives at the disaster(s) then we deserve to be nominated? Cammy F

Hey, it was all your fault you unpatriotic, republican (Scots that is) so and so..... PS - was thinking about a Scottish Republic and was wondering who you would have as you 'president' Jim - surely not Joke McConnell? My choice would be Russ Abbott's 'See You Jimmy' Character Cammy F

An update on the original story, the lads father who was interviewed on radio 5 live last night said it wasn't a rangers top the attacker was wearing, but a scotland top... not that make any bit of difference, just thought I'd inform you all what was said by the lads father on radio last night. Take your points (Gazza and Craig) about the England top, it was just a suggestion and something I would have liked to seen happening thats all. Cammy F

UEFA only recognise 4 and 5 star stadia so technically, The Towers is on a par with the likes for Albion Rovers, Cowdenbeath and Alloas grounds Cammy F

It hasn't, but the lad was attacked by a 'Rangers' fan for being English (although he's not) and for wearing an England top. For that reason, I would like for him to see that the vast majority of Rangers fans have no problem with the English, or anyone wearing an England top (and I would say the same no matter what top the lad was wearing). Cammy F

Yeah, but in PR terms for Rangers, this is a huge step forward. I would have had the boy as a mascot as well and had him take the field in his England top to show that the vast majority of Rangers fans have no problems with anyone wearing such a top. Cammy F

I have just been reading another forum and a poster stated that Ibrox is the only UEFA 5 Star Stadium that HASN'T hosted a European Final. If this is true, it is another indication of how low esteam the SFA hold Rangers in. Basically, for Ibrox to host a European Final, all the SFA have to do is nominate Ibrox to UEFA and we would receive a final..... Cammy F

Craig, drop me a PM about this and include your email addy if you want as I am one of the most forgetfull people in the world m8...!!!! And keep reminding me about this!!! Cammy F

Was going to post this in the thread that was created for the attack on the wee boy in Edinburgh, but it has been hijacked and lost its way... Anyway, Rangers have contacted the wee lad involved and invited him and his family to a game and the chance to meet the players. The lad and his father who haven't been to any football game are delighted with the offer and are looking forward to it. Rangers have also asked the Police to forward them the name of the attacker if / when found and he will be banned from Ibrox for life. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/edinburgh.cfm?id=914292006 Cammy F

Calscot, where and when I sing GSTQ has fuck all to do with you if I am honest. But I'll humour you - I sing it at the BB's, I sing it at the cricket, I sing it at Last Night At The Proms, basically anywhere it is played, I'll join in. So what, I'm patriotic, if that makes me a 'nutter' in your book, no real loss to me... Go back and reread your OWN posts, you at no point stated that your bile and gernalisation was aimed at 'sections' of the Rangers support. In fact, you clearly typed ; Rangers supporters and 'their' - so you were, IMO implying that ALL Rangers supporters..... As for other clubs singing the national anthem. Personally, I have heard Newcastle, Leeds, Sunderland, Arsenal, Linfield and Glentorn fans join in when Rangers fans sung this (and other songs). But, hey what would I know, I was only at the games in question and heard it with my own ears. Maybe I was hearing things tho - I'll get my ears checked ASAP. As for my hate of Craptic - big deal - here was me thinking that what a football rivalry was. However, thanks to your insight, I have ditched my Rangers scarf and season ticket and have bought a Craptic one instead I will also make it my duty to pollute footballing messageboards pleading with fans to stop 'hating' their rivals and start to 'love' them. Not that it is any of your business, I have close family and friends who are Catholic and Craptic supporters. I get on great with them believe it or not, and have had and will continue to treat them and any other Tim that is nice to me with the respect that they deserve.... As for having these same opinons if my name was Shaun O'Shaunassy from Glasgow via Dublin? Who the fuck would I know? In fact, if you bother to read some of my old rants on the old board, or any of my articles in No1 Fanzine, you'll find that I am not one for 'running with the in-crowd'. I like to make my own mind up Calscot and I have been successful using this mantra in my life so far. If I were to have ran with the 'in-crowd' at School whilst growing up, I certainly wouldn't have been a Rangers supporters, conservative (with a small c), a Unionist. In fact, I would probably have grown up the exact opposite. Calscot, I may fail to measure up to your image / standard of a Scotsman and a Rangers fan, but hey, I'll not lose any sleep over it. Maybe we can have a pint the next time your up watching The Bears and maybe then you'll understand me and my love for my country, nation and football team. As I said above, you've done a great job of turning this thread about racist, thuggish and scumbag Scots into a personal grudge against me and other sections of the Rangers support.... Cammy F

You'll probably get 3 or 4 in your allocation gersfem - probably DAFC, Motherwell, Killie and Dundee UTD. If you are lucky you might even get one of the big 3 - just remember that Craptic don't offer concesions... As I said, if our club have any spares, I'll post on here as soon as I know, but like I said most of the time its when we get to the bus that we find out folks have not turned up... Cammy F

Most are actually OK gersfem depending on how we are playing at the time and what time KO is etc. The only games that you don't see tickets for sale at (on the day of the game) are Hearts, Hibs and Craptic. The other games you'll pick up tickets outside the ground / bus park etc quite easily. Our RSC usually get left with tickets for most away games and we are usually to be seen selling these outside of a pub near the ground or trying to sell them to Del and his dodgy Fife m8's..... If I know in enough time, I'll post any spares for away games on here, but it is usually when we get on the bus that we know we have spares as folks don't turn up when they say they will.... Cammy F

Does it, Jim didn't think so and we have agreed on some points raised and agreed to disagree on other.... This topic has gone of on a tangent - instead of debating vile, racist attacks it is somehow managed to become a topic where one Rangers fan questions the political and religous believes and opinions of others. 'Their role model' - is that the entire Rangers support, which you are one, or just some Calscot? I am really struggling to get what you arte suggesting here.... Cammy F

Can only speak for myself, that statement is utter rubbish. I sing these songs due to the pride in my nation - no other reason. Again, I can only speak for myself, this is more Utter Pish Calscot. I am pro-Rangers, Pro-Union, Pro-conservative (small c), pro-Church Of Scotland and proud of all that. I am anti-Pope, but that comes from my christian believes and has nothing to do with Rangers. I detest his stance on religion, abortions, homosexuals, aids, condoms etc. I do hate anything to do with Craptic, that is natural in a football supporter. I hate them ffor purely footballing reasons. In saying that, its most pitty rather than hate to be honest. Can't see what you are trying to get at here Calscot.... Cammy F

I don't think we are, maybe its because I am comfortable with the whole British & Scottish 'joint' identity However, like you say, we have taken steps to regain our Scottishness and I think, no matter how they have gone about this, the club has to be congratulated for this. As for RB and GSTQ, I can see where you are coming from, but if we can get the numpties who salute during these songs, then I can't see the problem. England fans sing these songs with pride and gustto and without the salutes, hopefully we can be the same Cammy F

That'll be you banned then I think it is a very recent thing that Rangers fans believe that they must follow a certain political expression, but that can't be further from the truth. Many Rangers fans are socialist and many will want an independant Scotland. I for one would never want every Rangers fan to have the same political agenda as myself, that isn't want supporting Rangers is about.... Cammy F - One Faith, One Crown, One Union Loyal RSC

A list of Sentanta games confirmed so far ; Saturday 29 July, 12.30pm, Celtic v Kilmarnock Sunday 30 July, 2.00pm, Motherwell v Rangers Sunday 6 August, 2.00pm, Hearts v Celtic Sunday 13 August, 2.00pm, Dunfermline v Rangers Sunday 20 August, 2.00pm, Inverness v Celtic Sunday 27 August, 2.00pm, Kilmarnock v Rangers Sunday 17 September, 2.00pm, Hibernian v Rangers Sunday 1 October, 2.00pm, Falkirk v Celtic Sunday 22 October, 2.00pm, St Mirren v Rangers Sunday 5 November, 2.00pm, Dundee Utd v Rangers Sunday 12 November, 2.00pm, St Mirren v Celtic Sunday 26 November, 2.00pm, Hibernian v Celtic Sunday 3 December, 2.00pm, Falkirk v Rangers Sunday 10 December, 2.00pm, Dunfermline v Celtic Tuesday 26 December, 2.00pm, Hearts v Hibernian Wednesday 27 December, 8.00pm, Inverness v Rangers Sunday 14 January, 2.00pm, Hearts v Celtic Sunday 21 January, 2.00pm, Dunfermline v Rangers Sunday 28 January, 2.00pm, Inverness v Celtic Sunday 11 February, 2.00pm, Kilmarnock v Rangers Sunday 4 March, 2.00pm, Hibernian v Rangers Sunday 8 April, 2.00pm, St Mirren v Rangers Cammy F