AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Military chiefs brand Remembrance Day tributes at Rangers game as 'inappropriate'THE half-time Remembrance tributes organised by Rangers have been banned and will be replaced by just a minute's silence in future following the compaints.MILITARY chiefs have criticised Remembrance Day events organised by Rangers.Top brass branded the half-time parade during a match against Peterhead in November as inappropriate.Fans watched Royal Marines abseil from the stadium roof and a howitzer was fired from the trackside to signal a minute’s silence.But following complaints, Major General Nick Eeles, General Officer Commanding Scotland, met Navy and RAF chiefs and they agreed to ban a repeat.Instead, he has said just a minute’s silence would be a more appropriate way to mark the contribution of those who served in the two world wars and other conflicts.In a letter to one person who complained, the Army secretariat wrote: “The General Officer Commanding Scotland has now had the opportunity to review the events that took place at Ibrox Park with the other service heads in Scotland."They share your view that the format of the half-time event and the conduct of those taking part in it was inappropriate for Remembrance weekend and will take steps to ensure that such events are conducted with appropriate solemnity in the future.“They believe that the minute’s silence before the match was the correct way to mark the occasion and Army commanders will be directed to restrict future Remembrance events to this type of activity in the future.“The focus of Remembrance activities must be on the fallen, not on those who are serving in the Armed Forces today.”More than 400 members of the Army, Navy and RAF were invited to Ibrox as guests of honour.Veterans supported by Erskine Hospital were applauded by the 48,407 crowd.Rangers players wore special poppy strips during the match and fans displayed a poppy mosaic before kick-off. Servicemen were given footballs by subs from both sides and took part in a half-time kick-about.But in future, servicemen will only be allowed to participate in a minute’s silence during Remembrance weekend.The Ibrox parade was organised by the Rangers Charity Foundation to raise cash for ex-servicemen and their families.The club have regularly honoured the Armed Forces on match days over the years. In 2009, they welcomed marines from 45 Commando on to the pitch at half-time against Hearts after the troops finished a tour of Afghanistan.Scots Guardsman Gary Jamieson, who lost both legs in Afghanistan, was guest of honour during a match in 2010.A spokeswoman for the Army said: “Half-time events such as this one will no longer happen at Remembrance Day matches and we apologise if anyone was offended by what they felt was inappropriate behaviour.“Those from the Army who attended the match were invited as a thank you from the club as they wanted to show support for the job they do and raise money for Poppy Scotland.”A Rangers spokesman said the club have a close relationship with the services and will continue to mark Remembrance Day with proper respect.He said: “No one from any of the Forces has been in contact with us other than to thank us for our support and help.“Our Remembrance event proved to be the single largest memorial event in Scotland last year." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-Penny 31 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Fuck sake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I smell the hand of a Bheast in thisLets see who complained Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,372 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Honestly , what the fuck is this country all about . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linfield1690 4,249 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 The commander is sorry if anyone was offended? This has bheast wrote all over it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I smell the hand of a Bheast in thisLets see who complainedI thought the same when I first saw the article, but, having seen some of the posts by 'Rangers' fans on this forum I can't say I'm completely confident a Bear hasn't complained. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It really is a sad reflection on our bitter little country that you cannot celebrate the sacrifices and risks these men and women suffer for our country.You just know it was some bitter tim who dusted of his typewriter from his famine song letter and complained....yet when a certain group hold up banners accusing our armed forces if being child killers or failing to aknowledge their sacrifices it's ok???Sad, bitter, pathetic people Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1690 793 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Once again we see the "establishment" giving in to the minority in this so-called country of ours. I despise what schotland has become.The Chief should've wrote back to the complainants and told them "If you dont like. Go home".No doubt some on here will agree on this ban though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Before you know it, there will be a dictum arrive at Ibrox ordering that the Union Flag will no longer be allowed to be flown on the flagpoles of our stadium.Scotland.....You have lost all respectibility and honour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Another Irish bleeding heart at workFUCK OFF HOME YA DISEASE RIDDEN BASTARDS Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Before you know it, there will be a dictum arrive at Ibrox ordering that the Union Flag will no longer be allowed to be flown on the flagpoles of our stadium.Scotland.....You have lost all respectibility and honour.a few years ago thos type of post would have been laughed at. Now, not so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 a few years ago thos type of post would have been laughed at. Now, not so much.exactly.gogzy. I wouldn't have made that post a few years ago,but the way it's going it wouldn't surprise me if it did happen in the not too distant future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncybear 43 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 We should ADD an armed forces day to our calendar in response to this. We can then have Remembrance Day plus a more celebratory charity fund raiser for Erskine. What could Timmy complain about then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Sorry lads, I can see the point they're making. I think it's a great idea at any other time of the year to celebrate the homecoming Of a Particular regiment or ship. Rememberance weekend though is a time for quiet reflection to remember and honour all those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 We should ADD an armed forces day to our calendar in response to this. We can then have Remembrance Day plus a more celebratory charity fund raiser for Erskine. What could Timmy complain about then?Great idea - Armed Forces Day is a superb day out.Lets do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Sorry lads, I can see the point they're making. I think it's a great idea at any other time of the year to celebrate the homecoming Of a Particular regiment or ship. Rememberance weekend though is a time for quiet reflection to remember and honour all those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifce.We did that as well. It wasn't a case of lets have a party this year. We were somber and respectful as we always are. Then we wanted to show our support for our troops and raise money for charity. For someone to actually go to the effort to complain about a gesture that was lauded at the time beggars belief really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1690 793 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 exactly.gogzy. I wouldn't have made that post a few years ago,but the way it's going it wouldn't surprise me if it did happen in the not too distant future.2 years ago I was walking along St Vincent St, heading towards George Sq for Armed Forces Day with a Union Jack round my shoulders.I was stopped by 2 police officers and told to fold it up and put it away. They were told in no uncertain terms what I thought and if they arrested me I would look forward to the court case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollypop85 32 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Absolutely disgusted by this......The country is a fucking joke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_capet 341 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That goodness for that. These displays are rather embarrassing and lack sincerity. The aim of them is simply to antagonize taigs rather than remember old soldiers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 We did that as well. It wasn't a case of lets have a party this year. We were somber and respectful as we always are. Then we wanted to show our support for our troops and raise money for charity. For someone to actually go to the effort to complain about a gesture that was lauded at the time beggars belief really.Can you tell me where else there is a 'celebration' on remembrance weekend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 2 years ago I was walking along St Vincent St, heading towards George Sq for Armed Forces Day with a Union Jack round my shoulders.I was stopped by 2 police officers and told to fold it up and put it away. They were told in no uncertain terms what I thought and if they arrested me I would look forward to the court case.Should have made a complaint about them Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linfield1690 4,249 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That goodness for that. These displays are rather embarrassing and lack sincerity. The aim of them is simply to antagonize taigs rather than remember old soldiers.Fuck you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,460 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I hate how weak willed our country has become , it's now no longer acceptable too take pride in being British , this rat bastard who complained should have been told too fuck off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_capet 341 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Fuck youThat's rather rude Mr.Simpleton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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