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  1. Ooooft!

     

    It is an argument which arises every time the Scotland are set to play.

    Which clubs provide the most number of fans and, conversely, which club's fans take little interest in the national team?

    It is often felt, in a sweeping generalisation, that the celtic and Rangers fans are not overly bothered with Scotland, preferring to concentrate on supporting the two behemoths of Scottish football.

    The Tartan Army, it is believed, is made up of fans from lower league clubs, while Aberdeen is thought of as a stronghold for the supporters of the national team.

    Yet, data revealed by the digital manager of the SFA shows that Rangers have the biggest percentage of fans among Scotland Supporter Club members.

    They are followed by four of the other 'big five' - if you will. Aberdeen, celtic, Hearts and Hibs, in that order.

    Michael Bochel tweeted: "Probably a good opportunity to dispel some myths about the Scotland support. Based on the last time I looked (Dec 2018) the teams supported by Supporter Club members in order of % were:

    Rangers

    Aberdeen

    celtic

    Hearts

    Hibs

    Kilmarnock

    Dundee United

    St Mirren

     

    https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/Rangers/revealed-Rangers-provide-scotland-support-with-more-fans-than-celtic-aberdeen-and-hearts-1-4946711?fbclid=IwAR19bH9SGvXFbXBz-Ji1EzNl9qs0z6U68hi-oquhqtnRFskqvccYXAPVZGU

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    SPL club Hamilton Accies have launched a probe after an image supporting the IRA appeared on their kitman’s social media account.

    Kevin McGroarty has only been the first-team kitman for a month. Now he faces being sacked if the club concludes he was behind the Instagram post.

    The photo showed drinks apparently in a pub with the words: “Venoms at the Dubliner, well done the RA.”

    “RA” is a shortened term for the IRA.

    The image appeared on McGroarty’s account on Monday. It was seen by horrified fans of the club, who contacted the Daily Record.

    One said: “This has gone on social media and Hamilton Accies fan forums

    “We are disgusted that the club have employed someone like this, supporting the IRA and we have contacted the club to take action.”

    McGroarty, 26, is on holiday.

    The issue was discussed by the Accies’ board of directors yesterday morning

    They unanimously agreed to launch an investigation.

    One lifelong fan of the club said: “It doesn’t matter if he’s on holiday and got a bit drunk. The fans of the club and the management of this club will not tolerate this type of bigoted, hate-filled behaviour.

    “It has no place here. As a club, we’re the opposite of that.

    “He can take his baggage elsewhere because this will not stand at this club.”

    Accies chief executive Colin McDowall said: “The club’s policy is that any kind of hate crime or bigotry will not be tolerated.

    “Every employee here has an obligation to conduct themselves in a proper fashion.”

    We contacted McGroarty, who said: “I’ve not got time just now. Can I get back to you?”

  3. Leading Conservative Brexiteer Michael Gove mocked Rangers yesterday for exiting Europe faster than the UK

    Following Rangers’ 1-0 defeat at the hands of Rapid Vienna on Thursday, the UK Environment Secretary joked at a charity lunch: “It’s a particular pleasure to be in Glasgow.

    “As you may know I am not a Rangers fan, but I am looking forward to talking to Steven Gerrard later.

    “He’ll be able to explain to me how you can exit from Europe before Christmas in good order.”

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