Guy Incognito Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 let me start by saying that in fairness, i hardly think i'd want to celebrate my first communion at Ibrox. could you imagine? i've only skimmed this, so forgive me, but is it really sectarian for a club to advertise in a church magazine? the issue of sectarianism isn't openly professing a faith, but openly condemning (or worse) someone of an other faith. there's a strong market within their fan base that is RC, so they found a way to make some extra money that is actually pretty innocuous (birthdays, communions). cynical - yes. sectarian or hypocritical - no. By the same token there isn't anything sectarian about Rangers' annual love-in with Linfield; or their "tangerine" away stip; or adding flutes to the club songs played over the loudspeaker at Ibrox. However, the world and his granny knows the reason why they do those things and it is the same reason Celtic advertise in Catholic church magazines: to play on the social and religious prejudices that both clubs have thrived upon for generations in order to make money. Which is all a bit sad really, if you ask me; and I mean sad in both senses of the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy davie Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 By the same token there isn't anything sectarian about Rangers' annual love-in with Linfield; or their "tangerine" away stip; or adding flutes to the club songs played over the loudspeaker at Ibrox. However, the world and his granny knows the reason why they do those things and it is the same reason Celtic advertise in Catholic church magazines: to play on the social and religious prejudices that both clubs have thrived upon for generations in order to make money. Which is all a bit sad really, if you ask me; and I mean sad in both senses of the word. Got it in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 By the same token there isn't anything sectarian about Rangers' annual love-in with Linfield; or their "tangerine" away stip; or adding flutes to the club songs played over the loudspeaker at Ibrox. However, the world and his granny knows the reason why they do those things and it is the same reason Celtic advertise in Catholic church magazines: to play on the social and religious prejudices that both clubs have thrived upon for generations in order to make money. Which is all a bit sad really, if you ask me; and I mean sad in both senses of the word. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Jag Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 By the same token there isn't anything sectarian about Rangers' annual love-in with Linfield; or their "tangerine" away stip; or adding flutes to the club songs played over the loudspeaker at Ibrox. However, the world and his granny knows the reason why they do those things and it is the same reason Celtic advertise in Catholic church magazines: to play on the social and religious prejudices that both clubs have thrived upon for generations in order to make money. Which is all a bit sad really, if you ask me; and I mean sad in both senses of the word. Agree totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I just don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policemans whistle Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Why dont you all club together and put in an advert "Kids go FREE at Firhill" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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