DPO Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Id be surprised if it was only the JHS, youtube videos show Rangers fans jumping up n down standing on seats in the north stand. Can you imagine if our young fans did this at Parkheed or Ipox, it would be headline news. Scum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sorry, I was talking about the photo where a seat is being passed down. I hope pyro and smoke bomb throwers can be identified and prosecuted. I doubt it will happen though. Sweep, sweep. Funny how there hasn't been any incidences of pyros or smokebombs being let off at iBronx or Porkheid? There was from the Celtic fans at Ibroke a few years ago to horror from the Rangers on how they should be banned, well I think everyone that is seen with a flair last night should get a 6 month stretch, along with the vandals who wrecked the chairs (In some of the pics you can see they have deliberately been kicked) and the one that flung the coins lighters etc at the players, to all singing sectarian bile they should get a 3 month stretch followed by crucifixion for their faiths, and both clubs getting a £50K for each fan caufght singing a banned song that will sort the problem out straight away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 it wasnt celtic fans fault according to http://etims.net/?p=2551 this is just whats wrong with both clubs... they blame each other taking no responsibility aye spot on..my sevco supporting mates all saying it was the tims...i said take a look at the footage on youtube i have since had no reply...its times like this you realise the equal contempt you have for the ugly bassa's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Was the excellent main stand in use? The JHS seemed half full and the North stand wasn't full either The main stand was used , They gave out free tickets to schools and there where mixed fans and not one bit off trouble in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgarveJag Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 A lot of posts about Police Scotland not stepping in to stop the damage in the JH but if you look at the stewards in the photographs in front of the trouble area they are all provided by Celtic Football Club to 'police' their own away support. These stewards travel to away matches to police 'their own' as part of an agreement with the host clubs I presume to avoid the 'we are victims' nonsense that pervades their rantings and to ensure best behaviour. That doesn't seem to have worked then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Gekantawa Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Selectively misquoted though. Here's the full text: And it reminded everyone in Scottish football just what we have been missing. Yes, the unsavoury elements of the Rangers v Celtic clash were again here for everyone to see. At times it was intimidating and shamefully this was no place for youngsters coming to watch their team in a ‘friendly’ environment. Here is the full text and it is quite frankly staggering: Forget any other derby in British football. In fact, scrub any other city rivalry in Europe. No other clubs could produce the kind of atmosphere witnessed in Maryhill last night. And it reminded everyone in Scottish football just what we have been missing. Yes, the unsavoury elements of the Rangers v Celtic clash were again here for everyone to see. At times it was intimidating and shamefully this was no place for youngsters coming to watch their team in a ‘friendly’ environment. The loutish behaviour and sectarian undercurrent hasn’t gone away in the last year. But in a domestic campaign which has failed to get out of second gear, this was a sharp reminder of why the Old Firm have to be the driving force behind our game. I didn't see a single report saying the (English) FA cup semi's atmosphere was improved by Millwall fans' behaviour, or that the Premiership needs Millwall! But here we have an article clearly stating that "despite" loutish behaviour and sectarian undercurrent- this is what Scottish football needs. Absolutely unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrD Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 English football does need millwall though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunnylaw Jag Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 spot on a bottle of buckie should be mandatory for each supporter! Just noticed that Caledonian Travel in Hope Street are doing a tour of Torquay including the "beautiful" Buckfast Abbey! Big seller in their Coatbridge branch no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 It must be really difficult for the Club to respond to this but I do hope they do. Has there been any response on behalf of Celtic and Rangers with respect to an apologie or recompense? Its a big thread so maybe I haven,t seen this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possillad Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 bloody disgusting they are not fitba fans just thugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Here is the full text and it is quite frankly staggering: The journalist's conclusion is utterly perverse but the original citation should not have omitted his negative comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I think there is a solution to this. Never let them play each other again at any level. If they both get to a cup final; share it. If they are in the same division of the league ; share the points without the games being played. Just think how much quieter hospitals and police station will be 4 or 5 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 It must be really difficult for the Club to respond to this but I do hope they do. Has there been any response on behalf of Celtic and Rangers with respect to an apologie or recompense? Its a big thread so maybe I haven,t seen this Any compensation will be dependent on the terms of the contract with Celtic, especially insurance requirements and claims. Other posters have noted that Celtic provided the stewards which could have been required by the insurers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) kni Posted Today, 09:31 AM topcat, on 30 April 2013 - 11:13 PM, said: It must be really difficult for the Club to respond to this but I do hope they do. Has there been any response on behalf of Celtic and Rangers with respect to an apologie or recompense? Its a big thread so maybe I haven,t seen this Any compensation will be dependent on the terms of the contract with Celtic, especially insurance requirements and claims. Other posters have noted that Celtic provided the stewards which could have been required by the insurers. Still no comment from OF cheeks. No comment from Thistle either but I suppose they can't until they get word what the other clubs are going to do about it. It's possible that they officially don't have any liability for the damage (or just a limited one) but it would be poor publicity for them if they refused to offer compensation. I'd hope Celtic certainly would contribute as well as apologise, as for Rangers, don't expect anything but a rubber check considering how they pay their bills. Edited May 1, 2013 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 The police are there to protect society, enforce laws and prevent the situations witnessed from escalating. Their senior officers have to take responsibility which is why i asked about their report of the game and policing decisions being made available. Remember Hillsborough and the police cover-up/collusion? It took more than 20 years for the truth to begin to come out. It is clear that at a senior management level within the Police(and no doubt the politicians, who are apparently responsible for their oversight) that a conscious decision has been taken to ignore sectarian chanting. This is totally contrary to the spirit if not the letter of the law. The hoary old chestnut is often paraded, that the police cannot arrest thousands of people. I think back to the miner's strike and the police then were perfectly prepared to confront, sometimes with violence large numbers of strikers. Quite simply if the will is there, there is always a solution. However, the bald truth is that I see no evidence that the police have the will to tackle sectarianism in any of its forms in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Still no comment from OF cheeks. No comment from Thistle either but I suppose they can't until they get word what the other clubs are going to do about it. It's possible that they officially don't have any liability for the damage (or just a limited one) but it would be poor publicity for them if they refused to offer compensation. I'd hope Celtic certainly would contribute as well as apologise, as for Rangers, don't expect anything but a rubber check considering how they pay their bills. Sky Sports story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sweep sweep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Sky Sports story Why would a polis spokesperson go to the trouble of pointing out that the young h un s' victory was "terrific"????? Unless...... Ach, everybody else probably knows. ETA: Sorry, heid buzzled.... overtly NOT a polis person, but an Ibrox person! Edited May 1, 2013 by Jaggernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Why would a polis spokesperson go to the trouble of pointing out that the young h un s' victory was "terrific"????? Unless...... Ach, everybody else probably knows. Er, that was the Rangers spokesperson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Er, that was the Rangers spokesperson. Correct. See me? See multi-tasking?....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Sky Sports story I'll admit that counts as a comment but it doesn't really say anything. Not even a "we regret what occurred" which avoids liability but sounds at least apologetic. As jagfox said, under the carpet with this one ASAP. Edited May 1, 2013 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balmedie-Jag Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 A bit disappointed PTFC hasn't issued a statement condoning the behavior of the ugly sisters' fans.. It would send out a strong message to scottish football that we do not condone or tolerate such behavior - seems to me the board are happy to take the revenue and keep quiet about it. As for no actual of fences being commited????? - flares being lit in the stands(public safety), seats being ripped up(criminal damage, vsndalism) - pyros being thrown at the Celtic defenders from the north stand and also sectarian singing. to name but a few. Disgusting behavior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 the silence is deafening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/fans-against-criminal-damage/#more-3694 Good blog by a 'tic fan on this: though one or two of the comments show some of his fellow fans too thick or bigoted to appreciate his points (thus proving them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.philmacgi...mage/#more-3694 Good blog by a 'tic fan on this: though one or two of the comments show some of his fellow fans too thick or bigoted to appreciate his points (thus proving them). Not a bad effort, that. Maybe with some practice he'll be able to write paragraphs that consist of more than one sentence. As for the comments, it's the usual range of "it wis their fault", "sorry on behalf of", etc. etc. One even suggests that the problem could be eradicated by having concrete benches as seating instead of individual seats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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