Rangers F.C. Appreciation Thread 2018-19

[Mook]

'Fenian' isn't sectarian.

 

There have been protestant fenians.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I'm just surprised Stig hasn't weighed in on this yet. I always thought such Rangers shithousery was like Ron Burgundy blowing a mythical conch shell to him.

[SammyAftershave]

To subvert the tyranny of our execrable government, to break the connection with England, the never-failing source of all our political evils and to assert the independence of my country- these were my objectives. To unite the whole people of Ireland, to abolish the memory of all past dissensions, and to substitute the common name of Irishman in place of the denominations of Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter - these were my means.

 

Wolfe Tone

 

(Apologies for the underlining, the passage refused to un-underline)

[Mcfaggen]

18 hours ago, Mook said:

'Fenian' isn't sectarian.

 

There have been protestant fenians.

There have, but you have to go a long way back. It's a degroatory term nowadays regardless of how you look at it. It's petty stuff. 

18 hours ago, SammyAftershave said:

To subvert the tyranny of our execrable government, to break the connection with England, the never-failing source of all our political evils and to assert the independence of my country- these were my objectives. To unite the whole people of Ireland, to abolish the memory of all past dissensions, and to substitute the common name of Irishman in place of the denominations of Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter - these were my means.

 

Wolfe Tone

 

(Apologies for the underlining, the passage refused to un-underline)

It's underlined because it's a hyperlink? 

[No2]

Would anyone on here have known Steve Clarke's religion? Sad fucking club for even knowing that. I couldn't tell you the religion of most of our players, other than Mo and Sadio I wouldn't be certain about the religion of any of the players, management or owners.

[Bjornebye]

19 hours ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

I'm just surprised Stig hasn't weighed in on this yet. I always thought such Rangers shithousery was like Ron Burgundy blowing a mythical conch shell to him.

I am partial to calling the odd r*ngers fan a dirty orange bastard so I can't pontificate about it. 

[TheDrowningMan]

I’m not convinced Morelos won’t be shit the moment he steps into a more competitive league, but given that it’s unlikely to seen as a priority area for transfers this summer, I’d take a chance on him and his pleasingly absurd disciplinary record as a reasonably priced alternative to our current striking back-up.

[Bjornebye]

22 minutes ago, TheDrowningMan said:

I’m not convinced Morelos won’t be shit the moment he steps into a more competitive league, but given that it’s unlikely to seen as a priority area for transfers this summer, I’d take a chance on him and his pleasingly absurd disciplinary record as a reasonably priced alternative to our current striking back-up.

[VladimirIlyich]

I thought 'Fenian' meant Irish Catholic but I live and learn.

[Mcfaggen]

11 hours ago, VladimirIlyich said:

I thought 'Fenian' meant Irish Catholic but I live and learn.

 

The otiginal “Fenians” were an organisation that wanted Home Rule or maybe outright independence (can’t remember). I think the name comes from some sort of Celtic (the culture not the football club) mythology. You didn’t have to be a Roman Catholic to support the politics or the methods. 

 

Its usually today seen as an anti-Roman Catholic term. 

[VladimirIlyich]

51 minutes ago, Mcfaggen said:

 

The otiginal “Fenians” were an organisation that wanted Home Rule or maybe outright independence (can’t remember). I think the name comes from some sort of Celtic (the culture not the football club) mythology. You didn’t have to be a Roman Catholic to support the politics or the methods. 

 

Its usually today seen as an anti-Roman Catholic term. 

That explains how its now used against the people who still want a united Ireland,which is of course largely Roman Catholics.

[Champ]

On 2/22/2019 at 5:11 PM, No2 said:

Would anyone on here have known Steve Clarke's religion? Sad fucking club for even knowing that. I couldn't tell you the religion of most of our players, other than Mo and Sadio I wouldn't be certain about the religion of any of the players, management or owners.

Not at all because its not a thing in English football. It (still) is for many in Scotland, particularly in the west

[Mook]

1 hour ago, Mcfaggen said:

 

The otiginal “Fenians” were an organisation that wanted Home Rule or maybe outright independence (can’t remember). I think the name comes from some sort of Celtic (the culture not the football club) mythology. You didn’t have to be a Roman Catholic to support the politics or the methods. 

 

Its usually today seen as an anti-Roman Catholic term. 

Like many words, it's become twisted over time but the actual meaning of the word has absolutely nothing to do with religion.

[Bjornebye]

Same as the word "Hun" 

[s(k)aturation]

On 22 February 2019 at 8:28 AM, Mook said:

'Fenian' isn't sectarian.

 

There have been protestant fenians.

 

Some of the most prominent republicans:  Wolf Tone and Parnell for instance.

 

[Bjornebye]

I've always felt about Celtic vs them as more good vs evil than religious. Obviously its not just that, particularly for those caught in the middle of it but for me, I just hate them and think they are evil racist cunts. I truly detest them with every fibre of my being. Gerrard going there hasn't even made that flicker in the slightest. If anything its made the hatred deeper. Its like your arch-nemesis shagging your ex. I only hope he gets to leave of his own accord instead of getting hounded out by the scumbags. Actually, I take that back, I want him to leave, look back and hate them too. 

[sir roger]

No kind of expert on the origins of ‘Fenian’ and have even less knowledge of Clarke’s religious beliefs ( and they should obviously not be attacked by idiots - that shouldn’t even need saying ) but have noticed over the years that Steve Clarke comes across as a bit of an arsehole whenever I see him interviewed.

[suzy]

40 minutes ago, sir roger said:

No kind of expert on the origins of ‘Fenian’ and have even less knowledge of Clarke’s religious beliefs ( and they should obviously not be attacked by idiots - that shouldn’t even need saying ) but have noticed over the years that Steve Clarke comes across as a bit of an arsehole whenever I see him interviewed.

His rant this week was rather epic

[Mook]

8 hours ago, Bjornebye said:

Same as the word "Hun" 

As far as I'm aware 'Hun' is just a derogatory name attached to a group of supporters. Celtic used to get called huns too (along with others up here) but it's stuck with Rangers for one reason or another.

 

The people claiming it is sectarian are just embarrassing themselves.

[Jairzinho]

1 hour ago, Mook said:

As far as I'm aware 'Hun' is just a derogatory name attached to a group of supporters. Celtic used to get called huns too (along with others up here) but it's stuck with Rangers for one reason or another.

 

The people claiming it is sectarian are just embarrassing themselves.

U ok hun?

[Bjornebye]

1 hour ago, Mook said:

As far as I'm aware 'Hun' is just a derogatory name attached to a group of supporters. Celtic used to get called huns too (along with others up here) but it's stuck with Rangers for one reason or another.

 

The people claiming it is sectarian are just embarrassing themselves.

It’s after a local Wolverhampton newspaper article described r*ngers fans as a bunch of marauding huns when they wrecked the place in the 60s or something. 

 

Barry Ferguson banging on this week saying his kids used to asl

he why he was called an orange bastard. His kid is wearing a scarf here that says you can stick your fucking rosaries up your arse 

 

 

[Mook]

11 minutes ago, Bjornebye said:

It’s after a local Wolverhampton newspaper article described r*ngers fans as a bunch of marauding huns when they wrecked the place in the 60s or something. 

 

Barry Ferguson banging on this week saying his kids used to asl

he why he was called an orange bastard. His kid is wearing a scarf here that says you can stick your fucking rosaries up your arse 

 

 

I like nothing more than ramming a load of rosary beads up my arse quite frankly.

[Pidge]

2 hours ago, Bjornebye said:

It’s after a local Wolverhampton newspaper article described r*ngers fans as a bunch of marauding huns when they wrecked the place in the 60s or something. 

 

Barry Ferguson banging on this week saying his kids used to asl

he why he was called an orange bastard. His kid is wearing a scarf here that says you can stick your fucking rosaries up your arse 

 

 

Pretty obviously just scarves that have been thrown by fans in celebration... not exactly comparable, or an excuse for, targeted abuse.

 

Anyway, Hamilton would struggle in the national league on this showing. This is shite.

[Bjornebye]

23 minutes ago, Pidge said:

Pretty obviously just scarves that have been thrown by fans in celebration... not exactly comparable, or an excuse for, targeted abuse.

 

Anyway, Hamilton would struggle in the national league on this showing. This is shite.

Obviously thats the case. Ive got a scarf that says Un-repent Fenian Rebel Bastard on it and the same scarf (not my one) was thrown on the pitch at Samaras who was dancing round with it not knowing what the fuck it was. I remember Boric taking his top off after we beat them and he had a t-shirt that said 'God Bless The Pope' on it with a picture of the Pope. Caused murder but to be honest, I know loads of Celtic and huns fans and very very few are offended by sectarian shouts at each other because each knows they are as bad as each other. Media outrage is one thing but the reality is , its only people outside the old firm bubble that are really that arsed. 

[Mcfaggen]

16 hours ago, Bjornebye said:

Same as the word "Hun" 

Never understood the origin of that one. Do you know why it’s used? 

 

Just seen the above posts ta.