What's the Deal with Celtic & Rangers and other FAQ's.

While it may have started out like an FAQ on the bright and the beautiful of scottish footy, I think Cman intended to put something up for the (very) occasional lost soul who wanders into our neck of the woods asking "whats the deal with celtic and rangers (add an "s" and "the" where applicable) and that this sticky was meant purely to help those poor wee lambs in coming to an understanding of the sectarian history and background behind the old firm rivalry, to introduce other teams in at this point would surely confuse the wee darlins beyond all assistance so its best to leave it at that.

 

What PF said...

I also thought it would be fun/interesting to add on a lexicon of Scottish-isms for the culturally impaired. E.g. Awa' wi' the faeries, etc.

But then I got a new job, and had to move, etc. It'll come.

 

economic piss

The reason the SPL is in the toilet is because no matter where people are from in Scotland, they watch one of the two teams. I dont mean everyone but, its a huge factor.

 

Go Rangers....

 

rangers

Rangers are in trouble because they are tempting the same demons that Leeds tempted and lost. Look where Leeds was a few seasons ago and now where they are. The huns need to get used to the idea that the dark ages are coming...

 

Not to turn this into a secterian thread, but the one factor not mentioned is that a lot of newer Old Firm fans couldn't give a rat's ass about the religion thing. I know I'm not the only atheist Celtic fan out there.

 

i'll second that....

 

I'm an aitheist Rangers fans

 

and we are all supporters of one of the worlds worst teams, the metrostars.

 

...

In the street today
Murder on the terraces
And fools in high places
It's all so sickening
And we're so satisfied -
In the street tonight
Hate on every pavement
Paranoia on shop doorways
The kids want some action
And who can fu**ing blame them now
It's all so sickening, and we're so satisfied

 

Soy del Metro !!!

Are you a member of the ESC? Do you stand and sing the full 90 in section 101?

 

im usually to busy trying to get drunk and cussing at Clint Mathis for singing.

 

haha
join the ESC!
www.empiresc.com !!!

 

I will probably join for next season considering i went to probably 10 games this past season... We usually sat down in the end because if you dont, the game pretty much sucks.

cheers!

 

Come over to the Metros board. No need for us to waste space over in Scotland
Go Rangers!
lol

 

I wasn't going to say anything because you guys were so pleasantly pissing on the Metros, but do please take it outside.

Enjoy your off-season. I'll be thinking of you on the plane to L.A. Friday.

 

I hope you intend on bringing a NYR Metros Big Soccer banner to the game!!

 

Scotland and Wales are in the middle of possibly there most important games in decades and you lot are going on about the MLS .... get a grip man .

 

Here, Here

I was raised "Catholic" then was an atheist/agnostic for 9 yrs, Jewish the last 4, and now finally considering being a Protestant....I seem to be drawn to Celtic!

 

What games?

 

Does the religion and country loyalty still matter???

I mean we all still see tons of tricolours at Parkhead and Union Jacks at Ibrox. The Rangers still sing Brittania and God Save the Queen....BUT does the religion and love of Ireland and UK still matter???

I was sitting in a Chicago pub watching Arsenal vs. Lokamotiv and a few friends said that Orange bastards were not allowed anymore there...and this is not a Celtic pub at all. I was shocked.

 

Anyone got some video shots of the atmosphere at Ibrox?

I've seen a few from Celtic Park singing You'll never walk alone.

 

Try emailing some people at this link.

Hope this helps you connect with some fellow Rangers Supporters, seems like your gonna burst soon! Good luck and follow the links, there are more 'gers fans out there than you think.

http://www.narsa.ca/