mccoist355 4 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Can you imagine the uproar if a player headhunted by us had said in an interview "i'm from Ulster and i'm protestant so a move to Rangers would be massive for me..."??? Here's an interview with Sean St. Ledger, the moody c*nt from that Peterborough documentary a few years back. I think everyone that plays for Ireland always has a link with Celtic. I am Catholic as well so it would have been massive for me if I had that opportunity, but I never had it. Interesting quote. Rest of the article here: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Trans...icle310761.html Now contrast it to the Daily Record article: "The move was something I would have definitely considered if there had been a bid accepted. I think everyone who plays for Ireland always has a link with Celtic. It would have been massive for me if I had that opportunity, but I never had it. Note the omission of the "i am a catholic" justification for wanting to join the scum. Here is a player who has clearly been headhunted by celtic. I'm sure he is a decent young defender, but there are many of these around. Why should they go for him? He's Irish. He's Catholic. No mention of being a celtic fan. As he says. He clearly believes these factors have played an important role in his suitability for playing for the tims, otherwise why mention them? Why are the tims protected from this tarring with the sectarian brush?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 sickening bigoted whanker what a disgrace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,287 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 They are allowed to be catholic but we are not allowed to be Protestant ... so much for one Scotland many cultures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccoist355 4 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 sickening bigoted whanker what a disgrace The interesting thing is that St. Ledger's quote clearly shows that Septic are viewed as a "catholic club" in England at least. Yet this is far from the image the tims want portrayed. So why would the Record play ball and so carefully remove those specific few words? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoff 7 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I would love a player to say "I am a protestant so it would be massive to play for rangers!" They wouldn't let it lie!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Its shocking that there is still this sort of attitude in 2010 outside Scotland Celtic seem to be a byword for 'Catholic' and Rangers 'Protestant' St Ledger is buying into a myth The Record should've printed it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccoist355 4 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Its shocking that there is still this sort of attitude in 2010 outside Scotland Celtic seem to be a byword for 'Catholic' and Rangers 'Protestant' St Ledger is buying into a myth The Record should've printed it though Do you not see that Septic themselves are fuelling the "myth" by seeking out the St. Ledgers of this world - irish and catholic but with seemingly no other link to them - to play for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Its shocking that there is still this sort of attitude in 2010 outside Scotland Celtic seem to be a byword for 'Catholic' and Rangers 'Protestant' St Ledger is buying into a myth The Record should've printed it though Do you not see that Septic themselves are fuelling the "myth" by seeking out the St. Ledgers of this world - irish and catholic but with seemingly no other link to them - to play for them. I do see that - they have done it for years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboyrfc 296 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 ridiculous. good find btw, well researched Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I agree with the sentiment that if a player said something similar for us it would be pounced on. But both the Old Firm have very distinct and publicised backgrounds, it's not sectarian to have come from a specific culture and publicise that fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 The mhedia will never change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagian 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I might be wrong, but did Jimmy Vinegar of Castlemilk not get quoted saying something about his Catholicism upon signing for them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,225 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Another plastic paddy Born and raised in Birmingham and only qualifies for Ireland through his grandfather Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagian 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Another plastic paddy Born and raised in Birmingham and only qualifies for Ireland through his grandfather Surely it's because he's named after a horse race that he qualifies as Irish? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 the Record would do a 6 page bigotry special if a player said I'm scottish and Protestant and it would be an honour to play for Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 the Record would do a 6 page bigotry special if a player said I'm scottish and Protestant and it would be an honour to play for Rangers NBM, C O'Brien, McConnell, Salmon they would all be out going mental, liewell shouting about integrity bla bla!!!!!! were not allowed an identity its "the celtic Scotland way" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm a protestant rangers fan and would love to sign for rangers. the sun headlines ; Player sends Bigoted come and get me sectarian plea to rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCarson 2 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 What a fucking dick this guy is! The daily Rebel is just doing what it always does! Protecting those poor little tims St Ledger :anguish2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts