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Dev, do you think I am suggesting that Celtic is a club for Republicans and Republicans only? That is what it reads like. Are you trying to create the impression that this is what I think?

 

I know what Celtic was founded for and by whom. I also know how they felt and acted about the cause of Irish Liberation. If you are intent on pretending that isn't a part of the club then that is your prerogative. If you want to pretend that this cause isn't synonymous with Celtic and an important part of fan culture then you can do that too.

It is as legitimate a position as the apolitical and for all the times Celtic have engaged with politics and political issues throughout the history of the club it seems a rather absurd position to contend otherwise.

I think how completely hollow your words are when recalling your reaction to the poppy protest. You want to hunt with the foxes and run with the hounds here Dev. Not once do I recall any of this stuff about a welcoming place for all to come and watch football in your repertoire then. Not one single time. Rather a whole lot of anger towards the GB who didn't want that politic at the club.

You have made it quite clear. You agree with the criminalisation of Celtic supporters for something you know to be unjust. You know it to be unjust but want it anyway....

I'm extremely sceptical as to how you have approached this debate. Somewhere along the line this went from contesting the point to winning. I don't know where it happened and I don't care as I'm not interested in that. You know you conducted it badly and I'm not prepared to continue with it on that basis.

If you want to discuss it properly another time, then I'm open to it. Just play with a straight bat next time.