Helicopter Sundae 5,916 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/27054281Banning them singing The Billy BoysNotice how it is always OUR traditions that are getting fucked..?PS, fuck the BBC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How can they ban a tune? Not the words but a tune a collection of notes? Its beyond belief and goes to show the eradication of PUL culture D'Art talks about in his latest article. Hands across the water Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettertogether 381 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Irish FA bans 'Billy Boys' song for Linfield fansLinfield will face "severe punitive sanctions" if its fans sing the song known as 'the Billy Boys' at matches.The Irish FA has warned the Windsor Park club that the singing of all variations of the song could lead to games being played behind closed doors.Linfield said punishment for fans singing the song includes being referred to the PSNI for prosecution.The club added that this applied to "any other song or chant that is undeniably sectarian or offensive".The move comes after Linfield and Cliftonville successfully appealed punishments dealt out out by the Irish FA over sectarian chanting at the County Antrim Shield semi-final at Windsor Park last October.Continue reading the main story“Sectarianism and bigotry are societal problems in Northern Ireland that go way beyond the limited confines of local football”Linfield Football ClubThe appeals were successful because the IFA's Disciplinary Committee had breached its own procedures.The IFA Appeals Committee also ruled that the evidence against Cliftonville had not been strong enough.In Linfield's case, the Board reported that there was sufficient evidence that supporters had involved themselves in breaches of the Disciplinary Code and that 'only procedural deficiencies had resulted in the Appeals Board's findings in favour of Linfield in this case'.In a statement released on Wednesday, Linfield gave advice to supporters."All variations of the song popularly known as 'the Billy Boys' and sung to the tune of 'Marching Through Georgia' are now deemed unacceptable and, if aired at Linfield matches, will lead to severe punitive sanctions against the club," they said."Any supporter found to be singing this song in any of its forms will be subject to serious sanction including ejection from the ground, a lifetime ban from Linfield matches; and being referred to the Police Service of Northern Ireland for prosecution."This will include other songs sung to the same tune, any use of the tune itself, and will also include those versions using words that may not be seen to be inherently sectarian in their nature."Linfield have described the IFA disciplinary process as "not fit for purpose in what we are constantly being told is a "post-conflict society"."Sectarianism and bigotry are societal problems in Northern Ireland that go way beyond the limited confines of local football," they added"Local football requires political and state guidance that provides us with the legal support framework to remove this problem from our game." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Jock Wallace 858 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 "This will include other songs sung to the same tune, any use of the tune itself, and will also include those versions using words that may not be seen to be inherently sectarian in their nature."This surely would not hold up in court. They're saying any use of the tune is an offence! Utter bullshit and should be challenged all the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,227 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Sectarianism and bigotry are societal problems however feel free to sing anything that offends the Protestant faith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonderry_Bear 111 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 So a collection of musical notes is now offensive. Would be funny if everyone in the ground got the tune on their phone and all played it at once. No one could be prosecuted as no one's singing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 They are banning a tune?! Only in Our Wee Country... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helicopter Sundae 5,916 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 What started against us as the banning of this song, led to us playing in the lowest division, after they campaigned to destroy us.Beware Linfield; stand and fight them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoodybloo 77 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 And still its ok to promote terrorism... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 And still its ok to promote terrorism...I noticed this too. The game in question was marred by sectarian singing by both supports, yet the pro-IRA chats are permitted? Fucking bullshit.The IFA removed sectarianism from the national games, but to only pick one side is a disgrace. Sectarianism is a two way street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,610 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 And it's ok for terrorist murderer to dine with the Queen ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The SNP taken over in NI or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersfc77 170 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 What started against us as the banning of this song, led to us playing in the lowest division, after they campaigned to destroy us.Beware Linfield; stand and fight them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savenosouls 97 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Correct me if I'm wrong but the tune is an American Civil War Song - "While we were marching through Georgia" - I despair for this country - soon I won't be able to scratch my own arse!!!! and don't get me started on Herr Salmond!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersfc77 170 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 And it's ok for terrorist murderer to dine with the Queen ! Ironic is it not, that you can be forgiven for murder but deemed offensive for a song I hope Linfield take this all the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,476 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I wish we'd get that shite Depeche Mode tune banned Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 "This will include other songs sung to the same tune, any use of the tune itself, and will also include those versions using words that may not be seen to be inherently sectarian in their nature."This surely would not hold up in court. They're saying any use of the tune is an offence! Utter bullshit and should be challenged all the way.Haha. You're right, that's ridiculous nonsense. It's like a parody of an anti-sectarian group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarkieDeek 61 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I wish we'd get that shite Depeche Mode tune bannedI also find this song to be sectarian. It should be banned! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christchurch Rangers 1,229 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 fucks sakewhats the world coming to!how can they ban a tune itself? how can a collection of notes playes in a certain order be offensive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Jesus H Christ, an absolute joke, it's bizarre how the "tune" can be banned from being sung by ONLY 2 clubs, yet Man U, Arsenal, Killie, Hearts et al can sing their own shitey wee variations yet fuck all is said or done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,449 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 how can that possibly stand in a court of law?should be challenged all the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlearyEyedBear 4,148 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I wish we'd get that shite Depeche Mode tune bannedThey should change it to Enjoy The Silence for when they score in their empty stadium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersfc77 170 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Can we not send an e-mail of complaint to the irish fa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How can you ban a tune? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,385 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 this has baffled me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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