I just remembered something I was told yesterday at half time

[GOAT 30,449]

Now I don't know if this is true, I'm just passing it on, but I was told a few members of the Greengairs Thistle FB were outside Ibrox trying to get donations for poppies and the Police and stewards tried to get them to move away from Ibrox. When they told them they would go to the papers about it, they backed down and let them take donations. I've no reason to doubt this considering the person who told me about this is good mates with a few members of the band.

Does anyone on here play in Greengairs and can confirm this for us? Because if it's true it's an absolute disgrace.

[thebooler 4,509]

On the face of it Goat, it does sound a touch insensitive.

But maybe it had something to do with having to have licences, etc. to make collections in the street?

I don't know anything about it other than what you've posted so I'm only speculating as to why the Police would question them.

[bluegecko 306]

Can't comment on if it happened but these days unfortunately it wouldn't surprise me.

[GOAT 30,449]

On the face of it Goat, it does sound a touch insensitive.

But maybe it had something to do with having to have licences, etc. to make collections in the street?

I don't know anything about it other than what you've posted so I'm only speculating as to why the Police would question them.

From what I've been told, first the stewards showed up, then the supervisor. Then the screws showed up followed by some suits.

I really hope this isn't true.

[BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,292]

If it did indeed happen , it just shows that this country is moving backwards , we as a nation should be showing more patriotism towards our country and the soldiers that have fought and died and those that are fighting for our freedom

[kplfishtank 4,647]

well our new security chief tried to get canadian bacon moved from near the statue by saying the road was Rangers property

[Dennis 1,011]

If it did indeed happen , it just shows that this country is moving backwards , we as a nation should be showing more patriotism towards our country and the soldiers that have fought and died and those that are fighting for our freedom

The problem with, fighting wars for our freedom is, that it give cunts far to much freedom of speech. It won't be long before, wearing a poppy will be offensive and sectarian.

[Broxi 10,591]

I read today that Celtic banned a charity from selling poppies outside the piggery today too

scum

don't no anything about ibrox tho

[BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,292]

We should have a GREAT Britain day in this country once a year , whereas no one will get troubled for flying a flag etc and celebrate being BRITISH ( look at the way USA celebrate as an example ) unfortunately we should be teaching not being taught how to celebrate

[minstral 5,375]

I think that you will find that they were checking them out as there are con men selling poppies badges and scarfs. And the money they collect is going into their pockets instead of where it should be going.

[SirWalterSmithLegend 206]

I heard today Boots have refused to sell poppies as it may cause offense. This sickened me, i was and am outraged about it. Dont know if its true right enough.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,058]

it also might have to do with where they were doing it in terms of safety etc

if its a large group doing the collection, and then that causes an even larger group to congregate, then they can be dispersed for safety reasons

just one of they things, im sure it wasnt meant badly

if it was however someone should be hung by their baws