Club 1872 Statement on Neil Lennon

[ian1964 10,447]

Dear member,

 

Club 1872 would like to commend the restraint of the Rangers support following a clear attempt by Hibernian manager, Neil Lennon, to incite trouble at yesterday’s game at Ibrox.

 

Rangers and Club 1872 are always keen to remind our supporters of their duty to act as ambassadors for our club but that duty is not one that applies only to Rangers supporters.

 

Mr Lennon has previous for abusing and goading both Rangers staff and supporters. He seems completely unable to control himself at Ibrox. We can only speculate as to why. His actions in the dugout yesterday - where he made various inflammatory gestures to the supporters sitting directly behind the Hibernian dugout - were not becoming of any football manager, never mind one who likes to play the victim when things do not go his way. It is inexplicable that the fourth official chose to take no action against him at the time but, against the backdrop of possibly the worst refereeing performance ever seen at Ibrox, perhaps we should not be surprised.

 

Mr Lennon has been extensively quoted in the media as saying that he “didn’t make a gesture”. If that quote is accurate then he is not only irresponsible but a liar.

 

Had a Rangers supporter reacted to Mr Lennon’s actions yesterday then we would no doubt have been treated to further dramatic headlines about the persecution he has to suffer. Instead we have seen several media commentators make jokes about Lennon’s conduct. It is only because of the good sense of our supporters that they are in a position to do so.

 

Police Scotland categorised this match as high risk due to the behaviour of Hibernian supporters at the Scottish Cup Final in 2016 when Rangers players were attacked on the pitch. Neil Lennon knew that and he knew he had a responsibility to act in an appropriate manner. He shirked that responsibility and reverted to type.

 

We hope that Police Scotland will speak directly to Mr Lennon over the coming days and at the very least give him a warning over his future conduct at Ibrox. We also expect the SPFL to take action against Mr Lennon over his failed attempt to incite trouble.

Club 1872

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Issued by Supporters Voice Limited, a Club 1872 company

[Gonzo79 13,752]

We are viewed as a soft touch these days, hence the scum lording whenever they come to Ibrox, the Leith tramps lording it at Hampden and Lennon behaving like he did yesterday.

 

About time somebody put the plastic paddys in their place. And did it with no mercy whatsoever. Let's face it, the police and the football authorities aren't going to do it for us.

[ranger_syntax 3,795]

We are viewed as a soft touch these days, hence the scum lording whenever they come to Ibrox, the Leith tramps lording it at Hampden and Lennon behaving like he did yesterday.

 

About time somebody put the plastic paddys in their place. And did it with no mercy whatsoever. Let's face it, the police and the football authorities aren't going to do it for us.

 

Did you read the statement?

[Gonzo79 13,752]

Yes. I'm sure Lennon and Celtc are quivering in fear reading that. *

 

We need to beat them.

 

 

 

*sarcasm

[cooponthewing 1,139]

I was a good statement imo. Covered all the bases and speaking for 99.9% of fans (CS apart?). The scot squad will do nothing as their paymasters won't allow it.

If any fan had reacted the ginger bam would have been all over the persecution card.

I genuinely thought it was a good statement. We wanted a voice, they are providing us with one. There is not a lot more they can do as a fans group.

Edited August 13, 2017 by cooponthewing

[the gunslinger 3,366]

Hard to see the police not taking tbis further. The sfa will do as told by petrie no doubt.

 

 

[Uilleam 5,492]

Behaviour Likely to Cause a Breach of the Peace, I believe.

 

I recall that Rangers' players were arraigned in the Sheriff Court on that charge.

Edited August 13, 2017 by Uilleam

[BEARGER 1,829]

Very good statement, pity the club did not issue it.

[Big Jaws 570]

We are viewed as a soft touch these days, hence the scum lording whenever they come to Ibrox, the Leith tramps lording it at Hampden and Lennon behaving like he did yesterday.

 

About time somebody put the plastic paddys in their place. And did it with no mercy whatsoever. Let's face it, the police and the football authorities aren't going to do it for us.

I was a good statement imo. Covered all the bases and speaking for 99.9% of fans (CS apart?). The scot squad will do nothing as their paymasters won't allow it.

If any fan had reacted the ginger bam would have been all over the persecution card.

I genuinely thought it was a good statement. We wanted a voice, they are providing us with one. There is not a lot more they can do as a fans group.

 

First of all in relation to Gonzo. The police as part of their duty must carry out an investigation if a complaint is made. Since we know that Rangers staff already made a complaint, the statement above, also indicates a complaint is being made not only by individuals but also a major share holder and fans organisation.

 

Secondly to Coop I refer to the above they have no choice and please enough already with the flair bating.

[cooponthewing 1,139]

First of all in relation to Gonzo. The police as part of their duty must carry out an investigation if a complaint is made. Since we know that Rangers staff already made a complaint, the statement above, also indicates a complaint is being made not only by individuals but also a major share holder and fans organisation.

 

Secondly to Coop I refer to the above they have no choice and please enough already with the flair bating.

 

I'm genuinely foxed as to what "Flair Baiting" is? Excuse my ignorance lol? (No shit, what is it?)