Zappa 358 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Heads up!Discovered by the Bridgeton Loyal who've been in talks with David Martin all week about their brand new 24ft x 24ft banner.Both Rangers & Hibs security had gave the banner the ok as it's professionally made and has all the required safety certification.The Bridgeton Loyal lads just found out tonight from Rangers that Police Scotland have said NO large banners will be allowed into Easter Road on Sunday.Looks like certain people at Police Scotland are really trying to put a dampner on this Cup final. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allcinaye 336 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Heads up!Discovered by the Bridgeton Loyal who've been in talks with David Martin all week about their brand new 24ft x 24ft banner.Both Rangers & Hibs security had gave the banner the ok as it's professionally made and has all the required safety certification.The Bridgeton Loyal lads just found out tonight from Rangers that Police Scotland have said NO large banners will be allowed into Easter Road on Sunday.Looks like certain people at Police Scotland are really trying to put a dampner on this Cup final.Was there any reason given? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would question the legality of thisHow can they just make rules like this up in the hoof? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,535 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That's a fkn disgrace! Why?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 No they are trying to provoke resentment which they hope will lead to trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,208 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 No drinking, no large banners.... are we still allowed to use the toilets or are human rights banned altogether? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Was there any reason given?Nope. Someone (or some people) at Police Scotland have made the decision.I think the BL have been told the new banner will be fine for Ibrox, but that no large banners will be allowed into Easter Road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersFanBase 611 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Nope. Someone (or some people) at Police Scotland have made the decision.I think the BL have been told the new banner will be fine for Ibrox, but that no large banners will be allowed into Easter Road.They're discussing still taking it with them anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allcinaye 336 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Nope. Someone (or some people) at Police Scotland have made the decision.I think the BL have been told the new banner will be fine for Ibrox, but that no large banners will be allowed into Easter Road.Sad isn't it.Another nail in the freedom of expression coffin.They'll probably try and justify it as being a safety measure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treble99 64 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Get the linwood combat squad banner out Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 They're discussing still taking it with them anyway.Yes, but if they don't get it in, then someone could have a long walk back to their bus and the same will go for anyone who takes one.This decision from Police Scotland has the mark of the bheast written all over it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Sad isn't it.Another nail in the freedom of expression coffin.They'll probably try and justify it as being a safety measure.It's out of order.The goon brigade's four horsemen banner was maybe 3 or 4 times the size of this Bridgeton Loyal one and they've had numerous other big banners in recent times which were not only offensive, but home made and uncertified. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Get the linwood combat squad banner outI heard that got taken off them at parkhead one year and they got it back with slashes all over it. Not sure if it's true or not Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 They are saying anyone with any pyro can hide behind it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNS 8 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 No banners ,no drinking ,no partying but feel free ti inject yourself with smack and Pimp your sister ...doing things the Edinburgh way !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear1971 54 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Ridiculous - so far they have warned fans about drinking in the street, flares/fireworks, we have to watch what we sign and now this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 How do they define a "big banner"? Surely it's just a case of having a fire certificate. Fucking fed up of this shite, absolute joke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This is where Rangers need to defend their fans Police Scotland are purposely trying to ruin our day The climbed down over the taigs banners at Perth a few months back because their club backs their fans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,551 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 honestly thinkin of leaving this country,it's getting fuckin ridiculous now,they'll probably ban blue tops next I reckon.Welcome to Stalag Scotland,leave your human rights at the border you'll have no use for them here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 How do they define a "big banner"?I was thinking the same thing. The new BL banner is 24ft x 24ft which is pretty damn big, but up to what size will be allowed?The Club need to sort this out quick style and tell fans what the max size of flag or banner is for Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would question the legality of thisHow can they just make rules like this up in the hoof?They have given the reason that big flags are used to get pyro into the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersFanBase 611 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Here's Police Scotland's reasoning:"Due to the amount of pyro being taken to games in the past, banners are a perfect way for those lighting off pyro to hide behind, so large banners will not be allowed in at Easter Road".... "Even tho we've git this apparently amazing dug that can sniff oot pyro, thurs prolly still gawny be pyro in there n thull hide ahind eh big banners"- Top Cop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This is where Rangers need to defend their fansPolice Scotland are purposely trying to ruin our dayThe climbed down over the taigs banners at Perth a few months back because their club backs their fansAbsolutely this, being treated like absolute shit by whoever is co-ordinating the policing for Sunday, fucking disgrace. Rangers need to do something here and stick up for the fans - can't see it happening myself though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 boy on Radio Clyde giving it laldy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,535 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Here's Police Scotland's reasoning:"Due to the amount of pyro being taken to games in the past, banners are a perfect way for those lighting off pyro to hide behind, so large banners will not be allowed in at Easter Road".... "Even tho we've git this apparently amazing dug that can sniff oot pyro, thurs prolly still gawny be pyro in there n thull hide ahind eh big banners"- Top Cop.Instead of doing strip searches and breath tests then why not check the large banners before going into the ground if they feel that strongly about it, although we all know this is just an excuse to put a dampner on the day. As others have said the club should be questioning this, it's a total disgrace Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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