I have no problem with bringing ourselves inline with the 21st century by ditching "up to our knees in fenian blood" as it is asking for trouble, also anyone singing No Pope of Rome need to have a serious look in the mirror. However, I do have a problem with every single verse our fans sing being scrutinised while the celtc support freely sing their IRA pish.
If our fans were left alone to sing whatever we like, including the mindless cringeworthy bile that seems to have been phased out then I couldnt care less what celtc fans sung. Its got to be the same for everyone.
As for the Billy Boys, its a shame nothing was done to modernise this chant. I admit I used to sing "up to our knees in fenian blood" but I grew out of it as "we're on our way to victory, at Ibrox or away" sounds better and actually supports our team as opposed to slagging off a shower of honking Irish Rebels that I dont care or even know much about.
We both have our team related songs, we both have our political roots songs, the majority of which dont cause a bit of offense if we're being realistic here. Sometimes a wind up chant comes out where the opposition support will state, "ya bastards" as it has hit a nerve but there's no need to run to the authorities, wind ups are part of the game.
I wish the SNP and all the handwringers profiteering from this new and ****e "sectarian industry" would just fuck off and let us try and enjoy whats left of Scottish Football.
