ian1964 10,457 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Another Poppy Trap Tomorrow. Joe O'Rourke » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:48 pm Each year in November we get put under pressure by the Poppy Fascist’s to agree with their opinions about how to remember those who lost their lives in war. A lot of people believe as I do that it is a personal issue, and people should pay their respects as they see fit. It’s not even all the people who lost their lives, just those who fall into the category they believe should be remembered. But in the last few years it’s getting worse, it seems that everyone who appears on live television is forced to wear a poppy. The real hypocrites are those who have imported this into sport, and mostly football. Celtic have paid plenty of fines for what UEFA called political demonstrations by the display of some banners, and they were backed by the SFA/SPFL. Tomorrow once again the trap has been set, this time the poacher is St Johnstone. They have informed Celtic that a Minutes Silence will be held tomorrow before our match. They never indicated during the pre-match meeting that was the case, they waited until late this afternoon to contact Celtic. With all the roadworks going on tomorrow around Perth there will obviously be supporters arriving late, some will be caught out not knowing about the silence, and no doubt the microphones will be there to catch any noise. I’m not going to ramble on about the merits of Poppies or minutes silences. I will remain outside until it’s over with, and I would suggest that anyone who doesn’t agree with the minutes silence does likewise. If supporters are happy with the silence then by all means take part. It looks like this situation in November is never going to change. If they don’t want to leave the politics at home, maybe the supporters will remain at home instead. I will be seriously considering whether I return to St Johnstone for any more games. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,290 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) That chap is way beyond it. It actually speaks volumes that Scum FC as well as their Supporters Trust have not sent him packing ages ago, given his bigotted and sectarian outbursts. But there you go, demanding freedom of speech and respect for himself and his, yet not only showing so little for those not of his inclination, but also denying those people their freedom of speech as well as any respect. Edited November 4, 2017 by der Berliner 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,224 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 We had six family members killed in the second world war ,my wife and I wear our poppies with pride and remembrance to those who fell . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 And this is someone who has an official role relating to Celtic. Rancid club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Its shameful that celtc players arent allowed a poppy on there shirts if they want. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,306 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Did Partick Thistle have poppies on their shirts today ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,250 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Don't know but they respected the silence so thanks and well done. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,522 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Did Partick Thistle have poppies on their shirts today ? Read somewhere that Celtic were the only team in Britain not to have a poppy on the shirt. Not sure if that's accurate 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Its shameful that celtc players arent allowed a poppy on there shirts if they want. Celtic as a club make a direct donation to Poppy Scotland so that there are no poppy sellers around their stadium. Too much risk of them being assaulted. " once again the trap has been set, " Aye, a trap which only one club seem to fall into. I wonder why that is. " It looks like this situation in November is never going to change. " Yes you are correct Joe. The rest of the civilised world respect the sacrifice our forebears made so that plankton like you can criticise in safety from the shelter of whatever hovel you live in. I know little about you but can practically guarantee that your own family were among those rioting at the Broomielaw trying to get on board the first ferry back to the owld country. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 23 celtc players killed in the great wars. Zero respect shown. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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