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Discussion in 'Rangers' started by Tom Selleck, May 12, 2012.

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Who is the man who killed Rangers FC?

Poll closed Jun 11, 2012.
  1. David Murray

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  2. Craig Whyte

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  1. Go Go Yellowscreen

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    Nah, we've signed loads of them.

    Has Rangers ever had a policy of not signing players because of, let's say, their religion?
     
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  2. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    As stated earlier, Rangers had Catholic players before Celtic even existed.

    So, are you going to answer the question, no-one seems to want to despite the burden of proof?
     
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  3. DevAdvocate

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    If you want to apportion the bulk of blame based on topicality, then you are 100% right when it comes to Islam. He I believe was racially abused, Bartley I don't know about but if they both received racist abuse from thousands of Celtic fans then I would agree we have a problem with Racism.

    Despicable but hardly surprising considering we have a lot of morons who follow our club. Same as most clubs, it is a tiny minority.
     
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  4. Go Go Yellowscreen

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    Then you had a policy of not signing them for decades. Were you one of the ones burned your season book when Maurice signed?
     
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  5. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    No, Dev, it's not coming down to topicality, it's historically and it's been going on for years with regards to your club <ok>
     
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  6. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    Really? Shall I prove you wrong again?

    Why has there never been a Protestant on the board of Celtic?
     
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    I suppose we don't really have to concern ourselves too much though, when Rangers eventually die, then the history of the fans will die with the Club history. Maybe a clean slate is the best thing?

    I doubt it will remain clean for long though if they find themselves visiting the 3rd Division grounds around Scotland. At least Europe should be of no concern for the next few years.
     
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  8. Go Go Yellowscreen

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    Oh, please do.
     
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  9. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    <laugh>

    Oh, so the death of Rangers is the death of bigotry and racism then is it?

    Right... <doh>
     
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  10. DevAdvocate

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    Even Jimmy Steel the Kit man refused to touch Le Merde's gear. Hatred for Kaffliks was institutional so his attitude was not only tolerated, it was the subject of humour and back slappery.
     
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  11. DevAdvocate

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    No, the death of Rangers will end pointless comparisons between the two sets of fans.
     
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  12. Go Go Yellowscreen

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    "For years Rangers have been pilloried for what the majority of people saw as discrimination against one section of the population. Now we have shown that this unwritten policy at Ibrox is over. It's finished. Done with."

    Graeme Souness 1989

    How can it be over if it never happened Dave?
     
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  13. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    Good, then I look forward to you admitting (just for the last time before we die) that your fanbase has a problem with ethnic players?
     
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  14. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    Catholics who signed for Rangers before Johnston include, before the end of World War I: Pat Lafferty (1886), Tom Dunbar (1891&#8211;1892), J Tutty (1899&#8211;1900), Archie Kyle (1904&#8211;1908), Willie Kivlichan (1906&#8211;1907), Colin Mainds (1906&#8211;1907), Tom Murray (1907&#8211;1908), William Brown (1912), Joe Donnachie (circa.1914&#8211;1918) and John Jackson (1917). Thereafter, Catholic players prior to Mo Johnston's signing include: Laurie Blyth (1951&#8211;1952), Don Kitchenbrand (1955&#8211;1956), Hugh O'Neill (1976), John Spencer (1985&#8211;1992) (Bill Murray, The Old Firm &#8211; Sectarianism, Sport and Society in Scotland (John Donald Publishers, 1984) pp 64&#8211;5

    Now why hasn't there been a Protestant on the board of Celtic?
     
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  15. Go Go Yellowscreen

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    The fanbase?

    What a fool <doh>
     
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  16. DevAdvocate

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    The fanbase? What percentage?
     
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    what about from the 1st world war to the 80's?
     
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  18. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    Well judging by the frequent occurences and the sheer volume of abusers (especially against Walters and Feruz) then it's substantial.

    However, I see the attempt to steer the conversation away so I'm not having it.

    Yes or no, has your club's supporters with ethnic players?

    It's yes or no and based on all the press links I've provided, you only can have one answer <ok>
     
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  19. Go Go Yellowscreen

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    So you signed four 'catholics' in 71 years including periods of 33 years, 20 years and 9 years where there was not one single Catholic was on Ranger's books <doh>

    Aye, you were the very model of the all-inclusive society eh? <laugh>
     
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  20. Fart Synchronism Machine

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    Why has there never been a Protestant on the board of Celtic?
     
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