Celtic Supporters Thread (contains GB chat)

Kennydal

I don't find it "hard" at all, just completely and utterly pointless considering the full blown discussion we had last night which drifted into shall we say inappropriate territory. I assume as a mod you didn't mean anything by your comment mate.

 

ffs

 

Aye thats about right

I don't care to look at any of your post your entitled to your opinion so why criticise others?

I've probably been more times than you've wipped your *.

And no not cheerleaders but people that sing songs with the clubs best interest at heart

 

Having been a season ticket holder for 12 years, I find it amusing someone of your sort questions my Celtic supporting credentials because I dare disagree with the Green Brigade. Ah the old "If you dinae like it, sing it yersel". Aye because a couple of people in the Jock Stein Lower have the same influence for the matchday atmosphere as the orchestrating Green Brigade who, arguably undeservedly due to their back turning against our manager and other disgraceful incidents, are constantly praised by Neil Lennon. Let's agree to disagree because quite frankly this debate is getting out of hand. p.s I apologise for the "son" remark, your maturity is now unquestionable after some much brief reflection.

 

Last night was last night ,it happened and it was dealt with so now im asking not just you but all of you to move it along ,I won't be shy in handing out warnings if needed ,so either move this thread along or go elsewhere ,if this carries on it will go further ,

Last time any Mod is leaving a Warning to move on.

 

So by your own reasoning why can you criticise the GB for singing songs you don't like - not illegal songs, not offensive songs to any right minded person? I don't like singing 'Stand up if you hate Rangers' but I'm not throwing the toys out of the pram about it.

If you go, fair enough (I'm more than comfortable with the amount of games I attend by the way before that becomes an issue), but that makes me even more surprised by your opinion. It's usually the internet stream self loathers that have the problems with the rebs. I certainly haven't heard anyone voice any concern over the songsheet at home or away.

 

Love them or hate them the GB bring something to Celtic Park that had been missing ever since we became an all seated stadium. They add colour and atmosphere to games and despite the odd political protest their aim is to cheer on the Bhoys just as much as any other fan.

These days I personally prefer to sit and watch the game but for those of us old enough to have stood in the old Jungle terracing we know exactly what the, '12th man' could do for players. Over the years I've spoken to many Celtic greats and they all testified there was no more inspiring sight or sound than to walk out see and hear 60,000+ fans giving it laldy for 90 minutes. Their hairs would stand up and an extra surge of adrenaline would surge through their veins, and more often than not it inspired players to give their all. Win lose or draw the Jungle would be bouncing from start to finish and that is what the GB try to bring to today's game.

It's no coincidence either that virtually every other club in the UK wishes or attempts to copy the GB and create that kind of atmosphere. How many other clubs for example could ever dream of having the prawn sandwich brigade joining in? Not just the once but several times.

 

No problem with rebels at all so lets not get that twisted as I said last night I sit in listening to rebels, charlie and the bhoys etc but at some point (maybe not with the stuff thats being sang at the moment) the club will be into trouble.

The PIRA chant at the Hearts game I thought was a bit over the top (was at he game btw) because it was being used as a threat more than anything.

The songs that have been sing this season and last have been great whole atmosphere has changed but my issue earlier tonight was that someone was stating that the GB can sing what they want....when they can't?

Would you think it would be OK the sing 'Go on home British soldiers'?

Again i'm not arguing everyones entitled to an opinion but calling someone and idiot just makes you look uneducated and ignorant.

 

What do you mean 'someone of my sort'?

I've been a season ticket holder longer than you have if that's what you meant. It's nothing to do with 'daring' to disagree with the GB, but you are blaming them for something that has been going on within the Celtic support for a lot longer than you or I have been attending matches, but only recently has become a problem for some.

They didn't turn their back on Neil, he turned his back on them and everyone else in attendance that night in Italy (again, heavily covered at the time on here), and the chanting of his name died down, which again by the way isn't really a GB issue, as it definitely died down at away games for a while too. As far as I'm aware it wasn't a group decision, some had different opinions to others, and probably still do.

What exactly do you have a problem with, what isn't acceptable and why? I genuinely am interested to see where you're coming from?

 

Exactly Lion! The absolute beating heart of our support right now.

 

At the end of the day the gb don't go out to please the majority as they are their own entity and support Celtic in the way they see fit be it against the clubs wishes or not.

I want to go back to a point lion made earlier about the jungle and 12th man and age. By the time I become older and don't have it in me to jump around and sing for 90 mins in the section I will give it up for someone new to take (hopefully my child). At least I knew I done my bit for the atmosphere at Celtic park.

 

Any possible shred of credibility you had in my eyes has disappeared with your comments about Neil Lennon and how he was wrong and whoever made that embarrassing banner in Udine was correct. You have only confirmed my earlier assumptions. Okay something Green Brigade related uhm...they sing JCGE with gusto which I admire greatly. p.s If you can't take the hint, I'm not willing to go into everything I typed last night, read previous pages and take the hint liammcdowell...

 

The PIRA thing was a one off, as evidenced by the fact that it hasn't happened since, and as I said at the time, I think it's ridiculous that so many people got so carried away with that little 30 second chant considering the other, slightly more noteworthy event that took place that evening.

Go On Home British Soldiers is a bit outdated now, but I don't see much in the lyrics that would be of any concern to me to be honest. It's a catchy tune. I think the fact that Celtic fans sing songs of a Republican nature week in week out, and are not punished for it speaks to the scaremongers more than anything to be honest.

 

Haha OK, I'll remember to ignore your posts in future.

 

Good lad

 

I like the song and agree that it may be a bit dated but would never sing at a game? Why would I sing a song like that at a game that would have no outcome at all at a match?



I agree that the chant was a one off but last night it was up for discussion and thats why I brought it up.

I honestly think that if that song was sang in this day in age then the club would be punished, i'm not saying the GB are wrong for having strong beliefs in the subject just like those who choose not to sing but I just think their is a time and place for it, thats all

And again my point isn't directly at you but someone stated earlier that the GB can sing what they want when simply it won't be allowed in this day in age.

 

andyw1888

Exactly right sir, it's about the time and place.

 

I hope yous will be consistent in moaning about those singing "* the huns" at non-hun games.......

After all, following your logic, it does nothing and affects our image

 

That's an entirely different debate as in why would we sing or talk about a now dead club.

 

I've not heard go on home British soldiers in a really good while.

They are very specific on that add ons to songs are a no no. No ira in willie maley, no Sinn fein in the fields etc?