slimjim1690

Laudable statement, but I hear plenty of people at Ibrox who most certainly do not tolerate or embrace "all", so who exactly is the "we" you are referring to? You only have to read this board to find some of the posters who are clearly anti-Catholic in their views. If you want to regard supporting Rangers as an adjunct to your own religious observance than that's fine, but to suggest that it is intrinsic to supporting Rangers and that those of us who do not follow any religion should accept this and be "tolerated" is condescending. Despite what a number of people on this board believe, there is, frankly, little evidence that Rangers FC was set up with any intention to be a "Prostestant" club and for many years it was not significantly influenced by religion other than it was a club supported by the establishment in Scotland, which during the first half of the 20th Century was predominantly Protestant. It was also firmly Tory in its politics at the time as many Protestants viewed any form of socialism as anti-religious. Judging by the number of votes the Conservative Party now get in Scotland it seems that most people no longer feel any need to vote along religious lines and would, in fact, feel it was ridiculous to do so. Maybe it is time for the same view to be taken with supporting football teams. it might not have set out to be a protestant club, but it ended up as one and known all over the world as being a protestant club. Thats the truth Minstral, in my earlier post what I was clumbsly tryng to say was, if you support the Rangers no matter your religion [or lack of] I will respect your choise, but you should also respect the clubs foundations and traditions which like it or not is predominatly protestant, and if you cannot accept this fact then maybe you should be looking for some other club to support.

Should probably be in general topics, but being brought up a protestant I've never hated catholics for being catholics, [a lot of my friends are catholics], just don't like the religion and that goes for a lot of other religions. but everyone is entitled to their own beliefs and if it give you succour in times of need then who am I to tell you that you are wrong. I will try to convince others to my point of view, but I could be wrong, I suppose I'll only truly find out when the time comes to meet my maker. point is religion should not be forced on you, but should be chosen.

Ted McMinn Made me dizzy, can't imagine what he was like to play against, may not have been the best but what a fucking laugh he gave us.

Was salivating at the thought of Fergie & Mendes playing together, shows just how much I know I suppose. <_<

Iv'v follow the Gers through the bad times in the late 60's & early 80's, stood in Ibrox when you could've fired a cannon in the place & not hit anyone, now while I wouldn't encourage fans to stay away,if it wasn't for the small crowds that were coming through the gates in the 80's nothing would have changed, although I wasn't part of that movement in hindsight I'm glad the punters [voted with their feet] it forced change. SDM has done his best,I'm not decrying him, just don't think he can take us any farther, and while some may prefer the devil they know, I think it's time to move on. otherwise IMO it's going to be more of the same for some time to come. I hope to god I'm proved wrong, just don't think so though.

Messi Ballack & Lovenkrands, now that's what I call a defence. Yours Walter.

Not just the manager who dosn't have the stomach for the fight ,it stems all the way from the chairman down. We seem to be a rudderless ship running aground.

Thats the final straw for me, Rangers is not your fucking plaything get fucking fit,shut your trap and only come back if your good enough. Makes me fucking sick!!

Oh for a Sounes, Bomber, or a Grahme Roberts type right now.

It will always ruin my weekend when we lose, distance doesn't make any difference to me. A fter all these years being a supporter you'd think I'd be used to by now but it still hurts, wish I could grow up!!

good news on a gloomy day. WATP :beer2:

League isn't over yet,but it is getting harder by the week. Might sound stupid {tin hat on] but I wish we wre playing them next week as the OF game takes care of itself, a win and the confidence would be lifted, but then again we'd probably fuck it up again the following week. Everyone wants to blame the management, fair enough! but the players need to take a good look in the mirror aswell

History repeating itsaelf, watched it through the late 60's 80',s now watching it all over again,

that's next weeks practice.

how to punt high balls up the park, I'm serious

Only as part of any consortium wishing to take over, never as manager. Don't even expect he'd be interested in battling with officials in SPL/SFA again, more likely interested in the EPL.

But that verse in GSTQ has never been used for many a years so pointless saying ban GSTQ pointless saying ban TFOS and TFS as well!! True as there is no Racism especially in TFS. Last reply was only regarding a verse that has never been sung for god knows how long. Agree its fuckin' stupid, but if they want to use the law whats to stop them, got to be vigilant, used GSTQ as an example but there's tons of others, we'll be issude with fuckin' gags at the turnstiles soon at this rate, [remember when the fitba' was for letting aff steam!!]

If they were to now ban the FOS along with TFS because of words in the full lyrics, whats to stop them banning GSTQ [rebellious Scots to crush] thin edge of the wedge here IMO.

Somebody's been sitting to long in the sun

he's just fucking up my fantasy team,

He just dosn't get it, do'es he

Now if it was stress injuries I might be persueded, but burnout, fuck off and gie me piece

While he's done OK, I agree with you mate , been thinking that for a while now, but then again when did sense come into it.

Gon yersel' we man

back up for thr reserves