Espanyol fans

[plumbGER 24,518]

3 hours ago, BridgeIsBlue said:

Wait a minute that's not them,these guys were all wearing the same tracksuit.

I seen a bus dropping off a load of lads about 19/20, the bus had Melbourne soccer something or other on it's window.

The guy's all had the tracksuit with the same badge on it.

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Just now, plumbGER said:

I seen a bus dropping off a load of lads about 19/20, the bus had Melbourne soccer something or other on it's window.

The guy's all had the tracksuit with the same badge on it.

Aye that was them,hope they enjoyed the game that's the loudest I've heard Ibrox since the Hibs game this time last season.

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Muscat  

[plumbGER 24,518]

5 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said:

Aye that was them,hope they enjoyed the game that's the loudest I've heard Ibrox since the Hibs game this time last season.

Watched an A league game when i was off work there, Melbourne City vs Perth Glory, fans were ok but the game was shite and i fell asleep.

Them boys would have enjoyed that atmosphere on Saturday, game had the lot aswell with goals and red cards and a piss poor ref.

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Just now, plumbGER said:

Watched an A league game when i was off work there, Melbourne City vs Perth Glory, fans were ok but the game was shite and i fell asleep.

Them boys would have enjoyed that atmosphere on Saturday, game had the lot aswell with goals and red cards and a piss poor ref.

I bet they know the guy that cracked the kangaroo  

[KingKirk 25,633]

welcome aboard..

[STEPPS BOY 73,890]

4 hours ago, Bad Robot said:

There was about 20 Chinese outside the louden after the game.

That was good to see ?

Somebody  must've been really hungry..

[Junior Soprano 22,428]

4 hours ago, Bad Robot said:

There was about 20 Chinese outside the louden after the game.

That was good to see ?

That's big Rab letting them out for their break from making rolls and washing the tumblers.

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Espanyol must be the only Spanish or maybe even the only European club that celtic don't have a pure speshul relationship with.

[Junior Soprano 22,428]

2 minutes ago, Willis said:

Espanyol must be the only Spanish or maybe even the only European club that celtic don't have a pure speshul relationship with.

A lot of Juventus fans like us.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,540]

5 hours ago, Bad Robot said:

There was about 20 Chinese outside the louden after the game.

That was good to see ?

thats the guys that stitch the lionbrand gear

[markem 7,251]

6 hours ago, cr3_bear said:

Article from the Daily rebel , always just assumed that espanyol fans were pro Catalan like their neighbours but fair play to the ones who travelled over 

If I was paranoid and wanted to wonder why the record would run with any positivity about us, I might conclude it was signed off as it all helps deepen the speshul relationship with the offended offenders and Barca.  The tims are like a whore lifting their skirt at the mere mention of Barcelona, 

My ramblings aside, fair play to the lads who travelled - what a game they picked. 

[Bad Robot 21,149]

52 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said:

thats the guys that stitch the lionbrand gear

???

[Gaz52 11,837]

That's a nice story actually 

When I seen the picture of them I initially thought it was the UB trying to wind up the tims by associating themselves with Barca's rivals, like Hamburg-St Pauli etc. 

After reading that I'll always keep an eye out for Espanyol results now knowing there's more than a few in their support who love the Rangers  

[Gaz52 11,837]

1 hour ago, Willis said:

Espanyol must be the only Spanish or maybe even the only European club that celtic don't have a pure speshul relationship with.

Exaggeration much Willis? They are all deluded and think everyone loves them when really it's all false. 

Ajax & Hamburg certainly don't like them anyway  

[Gaz52 11,837]

Celtic fans just assume anyone who's a catholic likes them. When in reality there's probably more Catholics out there who don't even know they exist than ones who do 

[plumbGER 24,518]

1 minute ago, Gaz52 said:

Exaggeration much Willis? They are all deluded and think everyone loves them when really it's all false. 

Ajax & Hamburg certainly don't like them anyway  

Not to mention Legia Warsaw.

[Gaz52 11,837]

4 minutes ago, plumbGER said:

Not to mention Legia Warsaw.

and Hapoel Be'er Sheva

[eejay the dj 31,964]

9 hours ago, cr3_bear said:

 

How Rangers became Espanyol fans’ second team

Twenty Spanish supporters came to Ibrox for the win over Aberdeen and here in the first part of our series that explains the links between Scottish clubs and continental teams, we lift the lid of why they were there.

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BYGARY ARMSTRONG

09:06, 5 DEC 2016

UPDATED09:14, 5 DEC 2016

Some of the Espanyol Rangers Supporters’ Club members at Ibrox for the game against Aberdeen

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A crowd of 50,003 packed into Ibrox on Saturday to watch Rangers earn redemption after a midweek horror show at Hearts. 

Among the thousands of jubilant Light Blues supporters were 20 Espanyol fans who had travelled from their home city of Barcelona to embrace the Glasgow giants as their second team.

The founder of the Espanyol Rangers Supporters Club is a Spanish native with a Scottish mother and a Glasgow accent named Andy, who insists there are more similarities between the two clubs than initially meets the eye.

He lifts the lid on the origins of the link, explaining Espanyol supporters are mostly loyal to the Spanish union in a city where so many want Catalan independence.

Some Espanyol and Rangers fans share a similar political outlook

Twenty Spaniards helped make up the 50,000 crowd against Aberdeen

Here in the first part of our series of Scottish clubs with links to continental teams, Andy says: "In Barcelona, there are two teams - FC Barcelona and Espanyol. 

"Barcelona are associated with the political status quo in Catalonia - the desire for independence, whereas Espanyol are directly linked to loyalism in Spain, the preserve of the country’s union.

"A vast majority of Espanyol fans are Spanish loyalists and it is uncomfortable to be an Espanyol fan publicly in Catalonia because of the economic and political situation here.

"Because of this, the coverage is always on FC Barcelona and Espanyol do not get on the news so much.

"As such we do not get much money, and we feel Espanyol are mirrored with Rangers in terms of the economic situation, but also because of the atmosphere, loyalty, passion and the colour blue that both teams share."

Andy also believes the relationship between Barca and Celtic helps bring his two favourite teams together.

There is an affinity between the fans of Celtic and Barca

As Messi and Co arrived in Glasgow last month for a Champions League showdown with the Scottish champions, everyone from the Barcelona president to the traveling fans were greeted warmly by those wearing Hoops.

“Celtic are much well more known here because of the bond between them and Barca,” adds Andy.

“The mass media talks about Barca and Celtic because of what they share in terms of atmosphere and history.

“But Rangers are well known within our crowd.

“When I first started to go to Espanyol games I saw Rangers scarves. They are our Scottish family.”

The historic tie between the two teams was further strengthened in 2000 when Espanyol legend Raul Tamudo arrived at Ibrox for a medical.

 

Former Rangers target Raul Tamudo reveals Espanyol fans named supporters' club after the doctor that killed his Ibrox move

Rangers club doctor Gert Jan Goudswaard advised Dick Advocaat against the move, extending the striker’s stay at the Periquitos (Spanish for ‘Budgies’) by a decade, much to the delight of the Espanyol faithful.

“This is a well-known story,” Andy confirms.

“He is a legend here but Rangers would have been a brilliant destination for him.

“Both clubs also had Vladimir Weiss, a good player, and he also strengthens the bond between our teams.”

As Andy and his friends were toasting Rangers much-needed success over Aberdeen in Glasgow, Espanyol achieved a significant result of their own, holding Atletico Madrid to a 0-0 draw in the Spanish capital.

Espanyol won a point against Atleti (Photo: David Ramos)

 

But Andy insists he has no regrets in missing his local team’s hard-fought draw against last season’s Champions League finalists: “Espanyol don’t usually get a lot of away points so we’re very happy – it’s an excellent result.

“But it was a great experience yesterday watching Rangers.

“There were 20 Espanyol season-ticket holders there for our first game and others have already been.

“Our Scottish family showed great hospitality towards us and there was a fantastic atmosphere.”

Espanyol find themselves in 12th position in La Liga but are on the fringes of a European spot.

Lee Hodson helped propel Rangers into second place with No.2 v Aberdeen

Meanwhile, the Light Blues have propelled themselves to second position in Scotland’s top flight, albeit trail Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic by eight points, having played three games more.

And Andy feels this season has come too soon for Rangers to win the league.

“They won’t manage to win the title this year – they still need to develop a bit.

Watch our Rangers blogger give his post-match Aberdeen verdict

 

 

“But they are playing well – they played an excellent game yesterday – and the atmosphere definitely helps.

“Hopefully they will be able to go for the title next year."

The Espanyol Rangers Supporters Club have booked to go to another Rangers match, travelling to Germany to watch their adopted Scottish side take on Oliver Burke’s RB Leipzig on January 15.

 

Was at at Espanyol game few months ago .Turned up 15 mins late with hundreds of seats .

Tried everything to get in but they never let me .Along with quite a few hundred Tourists .

Absolute small time club .

The tour bus visits Nou camp but not Espanyol and it's only 20mins up the road 

Not one of the Espanyol fans seemed overly friendly yet when I've been to Camp Nou .The fans are just superb 

 

Edit .I want Madrid to win every time

 

[denya 1,661]

Just now, Gaz52 said:

Celtic fans just assume anyone who's a catholic likes them. When in reality there's probably more Catholics out there who don't even know they exist than ones who do 

This is true. I live in Colombia and it is a big Catholic country yet nobody could care less about the idiots in the east and I know a couple of die-hard football fans here who much prefer us over them. 

[baltic_blue 108]

Nothing against them and good luck but imagine missing your own team in order to go watch another team play. The fact the article was only written to let us know about the filths forced love in with yet another team is pitiful. Many teams is that they now have a special bond with hahaha. About as much class as a hooker with her pish stained panties round her ankles in a dark wet alley.

[harlands plater 16,975]

"Barca superstars love the Hoops while their diddy club neighbours identify with Rangers". 

[K.A.I 36,183]

Looks way too Celtic-esque for me.

Fair play to the guys tho - would rather have people liking Rangers than hating us.

[eejay the dj 31,964]

1 hour ago, denya said:

This is true. I live in Colombia and it is a big Catholic country yet nobody could care less about the idiots in the east and I know a couple of die-hard football fans here who much prefer us over them. 

Think I will be Pm you very soon mate.

Would love to visit Colombia

[K.A.I 36,183]

1 minute ago, eejay the dj said:

Think I will be Pm you very soon mate.

Would love to visit Colombia

I'll come too !