AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I assume this was sent to the Rangers board... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,558 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We're up to our knees in bheastly blood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Has anyone asked Dart if he's JJ yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,074 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Has anyone asked Dart if he's JJ yet. Even JJ doesn't know who (or what ) he is ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You clearly havent been listening to the message T. Ive been unequivocal and will continue to be so.https://immortalrangers.wordpress.com/2016/01/02/the-billy-boys-reprise/http://www.gersnetonline.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?74867-The-Billy-Boys-%28Reprise%29Fair enough, but my post was not about your intention, it was about what the reaction could be to us and the other clubs who sing variations on the TBB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 11,814 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Let's make it clear the original song does not 'offend' the vast, vast majority of bheasts.TThey may claim it does but the sole purpose of this is to have Rangers punished and/or demonised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We all love TBB - and the author is right it's the 'Hullo Hullo' that is the essence of the anthem nothing else. But until something changes - like the club endorsing it, or some real clarification on what is 'right and wrong' why would we help undermine our own reputation? Also we have our ouw idiots, who know that fenian is the word that lets us down but would be determined to sing that no matter what - again causing issues . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Fair enough, but my post was not about your intention, it was about what the reaction could be to us and the other clubs who sing variations on the TBB. I think we need to think this through T.If we ammend the words to something which cannot in any way be deemed sectarian - what are they going to complain about - a tune ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I think we need to think this through T.If we ammend the words to something which cannot in any way be deemed sectarian - what are they going to complain about - a tune ?It is all just Hokey Cokey D'Artagnan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterPerry 472 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Will continue to sing the original with no fear of the consequences. Hullo! Hullo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim beam 2,188 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We surrendered far too tamely on TBB along with a multitude of other things,under SDM and Bain we went down the road of appeasement and being bullied into giving up parts of our songbook and heritage without a fight.The clubs board no matter who it is will not upset the applecart so it will be left up to us the Rangers fans to fight the fight again if indeed it's not too late already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I think we need to think this through T.If we ammend the words to something which cannot in any way be deemed sectarian - what are they going to complain about - a tune ?A tune with associations. simply changing the words to "Celtic blood" will invite as much attention and criticism, and potential backlash, I fear, and there is no way Rangers could or would endorse it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I don't see why the club can't have a statement supporting the amendment or not. The fact that it is a gray area is a problem. Of course.. there is nothing wrong with the amended version. And, as the author points out... it is used by various fans across the country. Common sense however, doesn't seem to be prevailing though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helicopter Sundae 5,986 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think we need to think this through T.If we ammend the words to something which cannot in any way be deemed sectarian - what are they going to complain about - a tune ?Instead of all the arguments that singing ANY version of the song could bring, why not WHISTLE IT.40,000+ fans whistling that would send out a strong message, without any danger of repercussions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Instead of all the arguments that singing ANY version of the song could bring, why not WHISTLE IT.40,000+ fans whistling that would send out a strong message, without any danger of repercussions.Strong message of what? Did someone spike your sundae? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 For fuck sake what have we become? I really do despair, why the fuck do we need the club to endorse what the fans want to sing, no other club does it with their fans so why the fuck should ours, as long as we don't use Fenian Then fuck them all. As long as the club try to convince us not to sing offensive words then they are doing their duty, and as the rules stand ATM there is fuck all that the footballing authorities can do to harm us, it would then be up to individual's not to get arrested for going against the law.No matter what version is used we should not expect the club to endorse it, and nor will it, but in saying that the only time I would expect a statement from the club is if and when we do get targeted when using non politically sensitive songs, I would then expect them to ask whoever is targeting us, why is it ok for fans of other clubs to sing their versions without repercussions but our club are alone in being targeted?Whatever happened to no surrender? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farset 141 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Bet it doesnt get sung on SaturdayNaughty LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Jock Wallace 858 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 For fuck sake what have we become? I really do despair, why the fuck do we need the club to endorse what the fans want to sing, no other club does it with their fans so why the fuck should ours, as long as we don't use Fenian Then fuck them all. As long as the club try to convince us not to sing offensive words then they are doing their duty, and as the rules stand ATM there is fuck all that the footballing authorities can do to harm us, it would then be up to individual's not to get arrested for going against the law.No matter what version is used we should not expect the club to endorse it, and nor will it, but in saying that the only time I would expect a statement from the club is if and when we do get targeted when using non politically sensitive songs, I would then expect them to ask whoever is targeting us, why is it ok for fans of other clubs to sing their versions without repercussions but our club are alone in being targeted?Whatever happened to no surrender?Spot on mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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