Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It's clearly not sectarian.Appropriate? I see no reason why it would offend anybody else, but I also see no reason why it should be sung at a football match.its sectarian. Only because it's about a man getting hung due to sectarian fighting. It's sectarian on their part though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainofIndustry 921 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It's clearly not sectarian.Appropriate? I see no reason why it would offend anybody else, but I also see no reason why it should be sung at a football match.How about if sung by a Northern Irish Rangers fan who had a relative or friend killed by the IRA?You may be aware Rangers do have several thousand Northern Irish fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 its sectarian. Only because it's about a man getting hung due to sectarian fighting. It's sectarian on their part though.I don't see how the lyrics of the song can be called sectarian and prosecuted under the legislation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 If it would make a difference then i'd be all for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 How about if sung by a Northern Irish Rangers fan who had a relative or friend killed by the IRA?You may be aware Rangers do have several thousand Northern Irish fans.So now it depends on what nationality the person singing the song is?Yeah, I'm clearly out my depth in this discussion. Silly me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainofIndustry 921 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 So now it depends on what nationality the person singing the song is?Yeah, I'm clearly out my depth in this discussion. Silly me.Anyone singing about Antrim or Down being home would pretty much have to be from Northern Ireland, wouldn't you think?Maybe you're unfamiliar with Build My Gallows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtricky 89 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Didn't we get a wee book with all the safe songs on the first game of the season about 5 years ago as part of the pride not prejudice campaign? The PLG season IIRC.Pretty sure I remember only an excuse taking the piss out it. never saw it but wasn't it called ' the wee blue book '? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Get a list sorted, get some clarity and then it's done, and then no one can have any issues at the games if fans tell other fans to reign it in a bit.The vocal few on here not wanting a list only say so as to ensure the issue will keep popping up when they chose to be offended by summit else.Spot on!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonb23 99 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 never saw it but wasn't it called ' the wee blue book '?Yeah, just found mine. It's from the 06/07 season. Will get some quotes and song lists and put them in this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC82 15 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Im all for the song book, it has to be put into black and white so theres no more excuses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonb23 99 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Wee Blue Book 06/07 season.WelcomeWelcome to Ibrox and the Wee Blue Book is Rangers begin a new era. Traditionally, this handbook was issued at the start of every season and provided fans with the fixtures and facts for the season ahead.Now your Wee Blue Book also includes a Rangers song list - songs and words agreed between the fans' representatives and the club.All of us want the best for Rangers - both on and off the pitch. This includes showing the world that Rangers fans are proud not prejudiced. This is the real Rangers. This is our Rangers. Let's make it a great season.Message from David MurrayI for one am delighted to relaunch the Wee Blue Book which for many fans was part and parcel of being a Rangers supporter. We have everything to play for this season and we are ready for the challenge both domestically and in Europe.As we embark on a new era on the pitch, we must also meet the challenges we face with a minority of 'fans' who tarnish the name of theClub with sectarian signing. This behaviour has serious repercussions for the club and our supporters, as we know from the recent UEFA directive.Representatives from the Rangers Assembly, Follow Follow, Rangers Trust and Scottish Alliance Delegates are working with the club in an effort to silence those who let the Club down. I thank the overwhelming majority of Rangers fans for their understanding and support on this issue.I hope you enjoy the Wee Blue Book. Football is what we're all about at Ibrox and let's support the team in the true Rangers fashion.Songs listed1. Follow Follow2. Every Other Saturday 3. Have You Seen the Glasgow Rangers?4. The Blue Flag5. The Famous Glasgow Rangers6. The Blue Sea of Ibrox7. It's Rangers For Me8. Who's that Team?9. The Rangers Over Here10. Wolverhampton Town11. Loyal Men in Blue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dan Ey 48 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Wee blue book:http://www.freewebs.com/ncrangersclub/pdf/wee%20blue%20book.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Wrote by andy newport, a right good bear Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWTC 2,257 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'll apologise here because i still havent seen the game, but can someone tell me exactly what was sung? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes 15 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Whether you agree with the singing or not.Why was it more noticeable and present at the Berwick match than other games ?Was it something to do with fans thinking that the laws in England may be different ?Was it in some way arranged or just spread around the support as the match went on ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Got to laugh at all these people saying it's a good idea. How many people actually sing at Ibrox? Apart from the UBS TBO section? The wee Blue book or whatever it's called is going to make everyone sing now is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 84,119 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 So what songs are we cutting out here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 So what songs are we cutting out here?All of them, Weve to sit down, Face the front and be quiet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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