Oso 122 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 And From NZDear Sir/Madam,I find your decision to exclude the Founding Trail on grounds of "Sectarianism" bizarre. Two objections from thousands of visitors, probably from Celtic fans or Republicans with an axe to grind against anything they could possibly perceive as Rangers, is hardly a groundswell of public opinion.Please define how the story of four boys who came to the West End and who happened to form a football team is "Sectarian". If you bothered to go on a Tour, as I have done, you would find that there is no sectarianism involved.What is even more galling is that these men are used their stall, and would in the future, to raise money for the quite laudable causes of Erskine and Yorkhill.I don't like some of the aims of some of the past stallholders with a political axe to grind but I have not complained as I believe that they have the right to their views and the right to express their views. I also ask you one question. Have they caused any trouble in the past?YoursOso's real name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetheart 8,458 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Saddened that The Founders Trail has been banned, I don't understand why a stall celebrating the history of our club should be treated this way. The festival needs to explain itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockney69 48 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Whats the email address to complain guys? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The club are now aware of this.Just seen that on twitter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's disgusting. I've contacted them about this, asked them to clarify how they define a 'bigoted organisation' and how they have come to the conclusion that the Founders Trail qualifies.For anyone who wants it, a direct link to their 'Contact Us' page: http://gibsonstgala.co.uk/?page_id=61 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockney69 48 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Is there anyone at the vlun with balls to do anything about itScotland defeated from within, and they blame the english.Country is fucked, looks like i will never be coming home to this shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I really hope Rab and Andrew Dickson make a deal out of this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The more people that get in touch about it, the more likely a positive outcome . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good Morning,I'm writing to express my dismay and disgust that you have refused to host a stall at your festival to The Founders' Trail, which is a charitable organisation telling the story of the founding of Rangers Football Club. It is a heartening story of young men who got together to found a sporting institution, their story involves absolutely no bigotry.That you have apparently received complaints regarding the bigotry of this organisation speaks more of the bigotry of the complainants than it does of the Founders' Trail and their work. It's unfortunate that two local hospitals (Erskine and Yorkhill Kids) will lose out because of your pandering to the bigotry of people who have nothing better to do than complain about anything Rangers-related.Could you please explain how you have reached the conclusion that The Founders' Trail is, in fact, a bigoted organisation? Could you also please clarify if two phone calls and two emails are sufficient to have any stall removed, regardless of the worth of the complaints?Sincerely,************ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockney69 48 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Email sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockney69 48 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The club are looking into it. I'd imagine they might well do something, the club and the founders trail have a very good relationship.Thats what worries me, whos got any balls at the club?Looking into it, should have legal team all over their bigoted arses.For fuck sake Rangers when will we stop being pushed around Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Blue_Flash 390 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am not surprised but disgusted by the attitude. It is sadly the way this country is going and will be worse if ndependentI say **** them, why not just have it at Ibrox there will be more people there wanting to go and interested than at that stupid folk festival.Pathetic two emails, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samenzi 7 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 sent mine just there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersFanBase 611 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I've also just sent them an email. Hope everything gets straightened out for you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockney69 48 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Whole thing stinks of cheuctersBravehearts been on sky lately and fat wank salmond with his independance pish has them all excited.As always they will fail and dissapear to think again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have just e-mailed them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mongoose 1,007 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am not surprised but disgusted by the attitude. It is sadly the way this country is going and will be worse if ndependentI say **** them, why not just have it at Ibrox there will be more people there wanting to go and interested than at that stupid folk festival.Pathetic two emails, lolGreat Idea....set up the stall outside Ibrox on a match day.....the charities will make Far more money that way. Also I would invite those who made the decision to join a future trail and perhaps they would then get 'educated' in what Rangers is all about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good to see some people taking time out to email them. They'll be in-fluxed with mails now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 So it's taken a year for them to let you know the stall was controversial last year and only when you applied for it this year ? Absolute bullshit, somebody on their committee probably is connected to the green seat brigade ! Take it higher if possible ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offminorthreat 1,463 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Fucking disgrace. I am lost for words. We are losing our home inch by inch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Email sent.Someone is going to get the shock of theil lives when they see hundreds, thousands of emails waiting for them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 So it's taken a year for them to let you know the stall was controversial last year and only when you applied for it this year ? Absolute bullshit, somebody on their committee probably is connected to the green seat brigade ! Take it higher if possible ! I say take it all the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,248 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Get people in touch with the Gibson Street festival complaining that you won't be there.In mass numbers.Even 20 or 30 from on here doing it could make the difference .Yes I agree completely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and True 311 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 email sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxbornandbred 2 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I`ve just sent an email to them, an absolutely shocking decision by the Gibson street appeasers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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