Scotland Supporters Association Statement

[TheBluenose1972 1,405]

The press seem to be saying he was jeered by Hibs fans in the crowd - Former Hearts player at Easter Road.

Berra was an ex jambo and no boo's for him, Webster was in the team as well..no boo's. Black got boo'ed due to being a Rangers player.

[mo55 65]

Fans group comes out to defend itsel fair enough but we all know what's behind it.

The comments from the manager were scandalous, scared to protect a player my arse scared to protect a Rangersvplayer more like.

And what of the SFA mouthpiece Regan, has he made a comment yet?

Really when you actually sit down and think about it is it not damning that the head of the sfa does not come out and condemn the scotland support for booing one of their own.

Its just bloody scandalous behaviour from a country's own support.

Why isn't he making statements about it?

[The Beast 9,211]

As someone at the game last night, I'm aware that the majority of fans there were angered by what appeard to be quite a large group, albiet a minority, of fans who chose to boo Ian Black. Many, including myself, spoke to some of the Association representatives to express our dismay at the actions of that minority. All of the reps we spoke to, who support a variety of clubs, were equally unhappy at the treatment given to Black. A statement was released today by ATAC to reinforce that point - a view shared by the vast majority of Scotland fans.

Fans' body condemn Black treatment

(UKPA) – 59 minutes ago

The Association of Tartan Army Clubs (ATAC) have condemned those Scotland fans who booed midfielder Ian Black during Wednesday's friendly match against Australia at Easter Road.

The 27-year-old Rangers player, who joined the Ibrox club in the summer after leaving Hearts, came on as a late substitute to make his debut to the vociferous displeasure of a section of the home support.

There had been controversy surrounding Black's call-up to the squad. Scotland manager Craig Levein had omitted team-mate Lee Wallace from the squad due to him now playing his football in the Irn-Bru Third Division.

Black was then targeted near the end of the game which the Scots won 3-1. It was unclear whether that was because of his Hearts and Rangers connections, or his general reputation as a hardy midfielder.

Speaking for ATAC, Jim Brown said: "One of the guiding principles of the Tartan Army is that when we come together club allegiances are put to the side as everyone throws their support behind the national team.

"It is therefore regrettable that a small section of the Scotland support chose to forget this and booed Ian when he took to the field and for the short period he was on the pitch.

"Given that this was Ian's full international debut, an occasion he has described as being the pinnacle of his career to date, these actions are especially disappointing."

After the match Black claimed the booing did not ruin the occasion.

"I'm absolutely delighted, it's probably the biggest and proudest moment of my career so far," he said.

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I'm not particulalry expecting any positive comments on this but thought it was important that Rangers fans know that the vast majority of the Scotland support, including the offical supporters representatives, which still include many Bears, are just as pissed off about last night as folk are on here. I think it's also worth pointing out that Ian Black has made it clear that it was still an extremely proud moment for him, and one which he regards as a high point in his career. Hopefuly he'll achieve, and be recognised for, even greater achievements both with Rangers and with Scotland.

Lying cunt.

[Creampuff 22,628]

Small section

Get to fuck with your rancid team, supported by rancid 'authorities' and supported by rancid scumbags.

We're above it.

[3Proddie1690 132]

Really when you actually sit down and think about it is it not damning that the head of the sfa does not come out and condemn the scotland support for booing one of their own.

Its just bloody scandalous behaviour from a country's own support.

Why isn't he making statements about it?

Maybe the statement is in the silence...

[tooblue 105]

weak statement. covering the bases and nothing more.

[FifeBearette 223]

Fuck the SFA. Fuck Craig Levein. Fuck the TA. No Surrender Ian Black.

['o'rangerblue 89]

Fuck the SFA. Fuck Craig Levein. Fuck the TA. No Surrender Ian Black.

[mo55 65]

Maybe the statement is in the silence...

His silence speaks volumes.

I hope Charlie is taking notes.

[ralphiebrand 54]

"Black was then targeted near the end of the game which the Scots won 3-1. It was unclear whether that was because of his Hearts and Rangers connections, or his general reputation as a hardy midfielder."

Ah, it all makes sense now - the "Tartan Army" don't approve of "hardy midfielders". Here was I on the verge of thinking the "Tartan Army" were nothing less than a shower of Rangers-hating b@stards.

What an embarrassment that "hardy midfielder" crap is.

An absolute insult to the intelligence of every grown man who doesn't describe himself as a "foot soldier";

who doesn't dress up like an arsehole in a ginger wig;

who doesn't flash his arse at every female unlucky enough to be in the vicinity;

who doesn't piss against a wall in the middle of the day in full view of women and children;

all the while giggling like a teenage girl caught doing something naughty.

I suggest the "hardy midfielder" justification should be firmly placed right up Hamish's kilt.

[Moody Blue Legend 61,463]

When it happened the first time an immediate response should have been for the others to clap and drown out the arseholes.

That did not happen and it was not an iosolated booing as it happened more than once.

At any football game when one side boo an opponent, for instance, then people generally cheer or clap to drown it out.

If the so called majority did this there would be no story to tell.

They did not, so in essence condone it which makes them just as bad imo.

Sad state of affairs indeed.

Bang on the money mate

[babybearinoz 10]

As someone at the game last night, I'm aware that the majority of fans there were angered by what appeard to be quite a large group, albiet a minority, of fans who chose to boo Ian Black. Many, including myself, spoke to some of the Association representatives to express our dismay at the actions of that minority. All of the reps we spoke to, who support a variety of clubs, were equally unhappy at the treatment given to Black. A statement was released today by ATAC to reinforce that point - a view shared by the vast majority of Scotland fans.

Fans' body condemn Black treatment

(UKPA) – 59 minutes ago

The Association of Tartan Army Clubs (ATAC) have condemned those Scotland fans who booed midfielder Ian Black during Wednesday's friendly match against Australia at Easter Road.

The 27-year-old Rangers player, who joined the Ibrox club in the summer after leaving Hearts, came on as a late substitute to make his debut to the vociferous displeasure of a section of the home support.

There had been controversy surrounding Black's call-up to the squad. Scotland manager Craig Levein had omitted team-mate Lee Wallace from the squad due to him now playing his football in the Irn-Bru Third Division.

Black was then targeted near the end of the game which the Scots won 3-1. It was unclear whether that was because of his Hearts and Rangers connections, or his general reputation as a hardy midfielder.

Speaking for ATAC, Jim Brown said: "One of the guiding principles of the Tartan Army is that when we come together club allegiances are put to the side as everyone throws their support behind the national team.

"It is therefore regrettable that a small section of the Scotland support chose to forget this and booed Ian when he took to the field and for the short period he was on the pitch.

"Given that this was Ian's full international debut, an occasion he has described as being the pinnacle of his career to date, these actions are especially disappointing."

After the match Black claimed the booing did not ruin the occasion.

"I'm absolutely delighted, it's probably the biggest and proudest moment of my career so far," he said.

Copyright © 2012 The Press Association. All rights reserved.

I'm not particulalry expecting any positive comments on this but thought it was important that Rangers fans know that the vast majority of the Scotland support, including the offical supporters representatives, which still include many Bears, are just as pissed off about last night as folk are on here. I think it's also worth pointing out that Ian Black has made it clear that it was still an extremely proud moment for him, and one which he regards as a high point in his career. Hopefuly he'll achieve, and be recognised for, even greater achievements both with Rangers and with Scotland.

Please kindly pass this information on to the association

They say home is where the heart is

I have lived in Australia for a number of years and to a large degree consider myself Australian but have always referred to Scotland as my home.

My Scotland top is now put away for fear of what I actually felt like doing to it after the events of late

When it is Scotland v Australia I have always opted to support Scotland and will continue to do so ....... in every other sporting event outside of football ....

Until the governing bodies of Scottish football proactively work to rid this element I will not support them, and let me tell you talk is cheap, I mean do something, it's easy to make excuses and apologies in the form of statements but actions speak louder than words, these people should have been removed for inciting hate, toward their own at that !!!!!!

I am certain many Scottish football supporters overseas, in fact I know, now consider themselves FORMER supporters of the national team !

[harry handsome 629]

This is how it was for me.

Flew from Perth to Sydney for a meeting, forgot the game was on and got into the office one of the Ozzies told me it was 3-1. I asked if that was ,for Australia and he laughed thinking I was being flippant, I explained I no longer looked out for Scottish scores due to certain reasons and wanted Australia to win. He was dumbfounded as he is third generation Italian and follows them rather than Australia given my thick Scottish accent he was astounded at my apathy.

It's a sad state of affairs that I was non plussed about Scotland and to be fair I am at a loss to why it's came to this, and for those who think I follow England I don't but I register a little more interest in their team than ours.

I also cancelled my Setanta last week, got an African guy on the phone, my words" I want to cancel my agreement as you no longer show my teams games" his answer in broad African " you support Rangers then" got a wee conversation going and he reckoned that he was taking cancellations every other day from Gers fans and it was being reported back to HO.

[billtjw 20]

As someone at the game last night, I'm aware that the majority of fans there were angered by what appeard to be quite a large group, albiet a minority, of fans who chose to boo Ian Black. Many, including myself, spoke to some of the Association representatives to express our dismay at the actions of that minority. All of the reps we spoke to, who support a variety of clubs, were equally unhappy at the treatment given to Black. A statement was released today by ATAC to reinforce that point - a view shared by the vast majority of Scotland fans.

Fans' body condemn Black treatment

(UKPA) – 59 minutes ago

The Association of Tartan Army Clubs (ATAC) have condemned those Scotland fans who booed midfielder Ian Black during Wednesday's friendly match against Australia at Easter Road.

The 27-year-old Rangers player, who joined the Ibrox club in the summer after leaving Hearts, came on as a late substitute to make his debut to the vociferous displeasure of a section of the home support.

There had been controversy surrounding Black's call-up to the squad. Scotland manager Craig Levein had omitted team-mate Lee Wallace from the squad due to him now playing his football in the Irn-Bru Third Division.

Black was then targeted near the end of the game which the Scots won 3-1. It was unclear whether that was because of his Hearts and Rangers connections, or his general reputation as a hardy midfielder.

Speaking for ATAC, Jim Brown said: "One of the guiding principles of the Tartan Army is that when we come together club allegiances are put to the side as everyone throws their support behind the national team.

"It is therefore regrettable that a small section of the Scotland support chose to forget this and booed Ian when he took to the field and for the short period he was on the pitch.

"Given that this was Ian's full international debut, an occasion he has described as being the pinnacle of his career to date, these actions are especially disappointing."

After the match Black claimed the booing did not ruin the occasion.

"I'm absolutely delighted, it's probably the biggest and proudest moment of my career so far," he said.

Copyright © 2012 The Press Association. All rights reserved.

I'm not particulalry expecting any positive comments on this but thought it was important that Rangers fans know that the vast majority of the Scotland support, including the offical supporters representatives, which still include many Bears, are just as pissed off about last night as folk are on here. I think it's also worth pointing out that Ian Black has made it clear that it was still an extremely proud moment for him, and one which he regards as a high point in his career. Hopefuly he'll achieve, and be recognised for, even greater achievements both with Rangers and with Scotland.

[sergio 1,199]

seem to recall a game at Ibrox v Denmark where Laudrup got booed by Scotland fans... wonder why that was?

He was in the oppositions side, Black was not, he was booed by his own fans, big difference and should not be in comparison

[brido1873 3]

Fekin bollox statement,unclear weather it was Rangers or Hearts connections ? Bullshit of the highest order if they are going to make a statement,have the balls to cone out with the facts.

Love the organisations name,ATAC should stand for Arseholes,tarriers and Cunts.

[delparlane 5,659]

Please kindly pass this information on to the association

They say home is where the heart is

I have lived in Australia for a number of years and to a large degree consider myself Australian but have always referred to Scotland as my home.

My Scotland top is now put away for fear of what I actually felt like doing to it after the events of late

When it is Scotland v Australia I have always opted to support Scotland and will continue to do so ....... in every other sporting event outside of football ....

Until the governing bodies of Scottish football proactively work to rid this element I will not support them, and let me tell you talk is cheap, I mean do something, it's easy to make excuses and apologies in the form of statements but actions speak louder than words, these people should have been removed for inciting hate, toward their own at that !!!!!!

I am certain many Scottish football supporters overseas, in fact I know, now consider themselves FORMER supporters of the national team !

I know exactly where you're coming from. Guts me to see the national team hijacked by these brainless fannies as I've always been a very vocal supporter of it, along with the Gers. I honestly couldn't muster any enthusiasm for the game, even prior to it starting and Black getting the boos, because of all the ill-will hurled at our club recently AND seeing Naismith and McGregor in the line-up. Still hurts like hell what they did to us - like getting a knife in the back from your best m8 - as I never thought they'd stoop that low considering how we all stood by them through injuries, boozegate, &c. I truly hope before I die that I can follow Scotland with a clear conscience again, but it will take a long, long time to erase this resentment.

[Adelaidebear 7]

They say home is where the heart is

I have lived in Australia for a number of years and to a large degree consider myself Australian but have always referred to Scotland as my home.

My Scotland top is now put away for fear of what I actually felt like doing to it after the events of late

When it is Scotland v Australia I have always opted to support Scotland and will continue to do so ....... in every other sporting event outside of football ....

Until the governing bodies of Scottish football proactively work to rid this element I will not support them, and let me tell you talk is cheap, I mean do something, it's easy to make excuses and apologies in the form of statements but actions speak louder than words, these people should have been removed for inciting hate, toward their own at that !!!!!!

I am certain many Scottish football supporters overseas, in fact I know, now consider themselves FORMER supporters of the national team !

Ditto this

[WATP-FOREVER 5,231]

Why don't those that boo'ed, go and support their own national team; oirlund.

Refugee; basa's, (wish bob geldof was born during the 1800's).

[WATP-FOREVER 5,231]

Please kindly pass this information on to the association

They say home is where the heart is

I have lived in Australia for a number of years and to a large degree consider myself Australian but have always referred to Scotland as my home.

My Scotland top is now put away for fear of what I actually felt like doing to it after the events of late

When it is Scotland v Australia I have always opted to support Scotland and will continue to do so ....... in every other sporting event outside of football ....

Until the governing bodies of Scottish football proactively work to rid this element I will not support them, and let me tell you talk is cheap, I mean do something, it's easy to make excuses and apologies in the form of statements but actions speak louder than words, these people should have been removed for inciting hate, toward their own at that !!!!!!

I am certain many Scottish football supporters overseas, in fact I know, now consider themselves FORMER supporters of the national team !

A former Scotland International club member - but foremost a Rangers supporter. Same as everyone, I have watched this frenzied attack on RFC starting from the refugee camp. Now, even our former allies, hearts & killie etc are against us.

That's it for me & the national team - that rhegan clown, when he mentioned a social meltdown, this is the only thing he's ever been correct about. Scottish football & that fenian snp, will soon realise just how big RFC is.

[gersandy 594]

Small section???????? 95% of them.

Unclear why????????? Because hes playing in SFL3.

Although im outraged by it. Im glad people can now see how narrow minded and bigoted these inbread fuckers are.

In other news FTP and BJK.

[Bluepeter9 5,167]

Small section my arse.......

Scotland fans are disgusting! Flashing to women and children, Boo'ing national anthems, Booing their own players!

Arsehole's

so you were there? this is how you can make a statement about how many booed ?

[hellofollow 1]

You're not an army. You're a fancy dress party that likes to expose itself and sing doe a deer.

[bigblueyonder 11,156]

He was in the oppositions side, Black was not, he was booed by his own fans, big difference and should not be in comparison

Well we have one suggesting it was Rangers fans and one vote for cos he was in the opposition...

So is there a history of booing opposition players? or only Rangers ones?

[bearsrus 12]

Did you see the interview with Levien about it? Chunt was smirking...thought it was funny

That's slightly unfair, in his interview he immediately asked the guy why he was trying to bring down the result by being negative about bringing up the booing about Black and asked the interviewer why he was'nt looking for the positive's in the match rather than focusing on the negative's. Levein for all he's an arse did'nt look or sound too chuffed at it being put to him and shot the interviewer down imo.