Celtic Supporters Thread (contains GB chat)

People,once again,seem to be forgetting that if gthe Poppy was just to do with the 2 World Wars,and not been hijacked,then folk would have no problem with it.

It should never have been on our jerseys,and the GB were fully entitled to their protest.

Hopefully it will never tarnish the Celtic top again.

 

Yes.

Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember the members of their armed forces who have died on duty since World War I.


I have seen people on here saying it's for the British troops in Ireland but I'm sure it isn't. This one is:

Armed Forces Day(25th June): Celebration of the contributions, both past and present, of those who have served in the British Armed Forces.



I agree it(Poppy) shouldn't be anywhere near the shirt. The Prem teams don't even have Poppys on their shirts.

 

Aye there is a massive difference in dying and serving.

since World War I.

Since WW1 means every war they have entered since that.

So..

Rememberance day = those who have died since WW1,not just WW1.

Armed forces day = those who have served in the BA.

 

I think they did. I seem to remember Arsenal with it.

But yeh, i don't think they should be on football shirts.

 

It wasn't solely for the victims of the First World War. If it was I can guarantee no one would be singing during it.

 

It was outside the stadium and it was a poignant reminder of the Brits actions in the occupied 6.

I was inside the stadium that day and you could've heard a pin drop.

But you just keep forming your opinions on the back of reading the record.

 

Just want to echo a few people in saying that the singing was from outside the stadium at the Falkirk game. I was at it and the only disruption in the stadium was from a Falkirk fan.

 

Alright, but inside or out it was still a horrible day for the club.

oh, and i don't buy newspapers

 

I get this sentiment and i'd like to fully believe it. But if some Celtic fans didn't have the hijacking of the poppy as an excuse do you not think there would be some other 'reason' for not wearing the poppy?
I don't buy the whole argument that the people were outside and didn't know what was going on. I'm not questioning they were outside but they would have heard the tannoy announcements and realised it was silent in the ground. No excuse.
Anyway everyone is very set on their opinions on this subject and that's fair enough, i'm actually quite suprised how many people are not hating the poppy. Thought i'd be on my own.

 

* the blood stained poppy remberance my * brit army are nothing but corrupt cowards

 

Are you * me?

Why would anybody, possibly, for any reason whatsoever not commemerate the dead of WW1 & WW2?

 

He won't be able to give an answer. As there is no reason why we we wouldn't be happy to commemorate the dead of WWI and WWII.

 

Because some people are so anti anything British Army. And no matter what, the poppy would still be a sign of rememberance for people that fought in the Bristish Army during that time; some that were there through choice that may have occupied Ireland prior to WWI & WWII. This means there may have been people serving through the wars that had just served in Ireland. Do people want to remember these certain soldiers? Or would we be back to the white poppy? It just becomes a circular argument.

 

http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2468283&postcount=2295

 

WW1 was an absolutely horrific conflict, the conditions in the trenches were horrendous and I along with most other Celtic fans have nothing but respect for the soldiers who fought there. I feel similar about WW2, that war was completely necessary, it stopped Hitlers killing machine and saved millions of people from genocide. So for those who fought their I think remembrance is acceptable. However I am completely against the wars after this, what happened in Ireland was an illegal occupation and I have no respect at all for the soldiers who murdered in cold blood.

Also I don't agree with the poppy, as I believe we shouldn't need to remember publicly and try to gain a moral high ground. If you want to remember, remember in private, in your own time. I mean that's what we get told when we sing songs remembering the IRA, "football isn't the place"...

 

Coupla more videos from the other day

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All poppy chat in the thread provided guys... http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/show...97#post2468697

Keep this thread for it's main purpose...

Discussing the GB

 

just like to say on behalf of my troops keep up the great work you do, we just cant get enough!!
yous hit the nail on the head on saturday, and I just wish theres more to come soon.

* bless the green brigade

 

in the past i had always thought it would be impossible to tell if the majority of celtic fans were for or against singing rebel songs and expressing political expression.

however, having been at the game at the weekend, and seen the majority of the crowds reaction of cheers, applause and support to the green brigades 'political expression' banner, i'am in no doubt the democratic majority of celtic fans who attend games at home and away support the singing of rebel songs.

i think the green brigade are brilliant, and have done great in bringing the 'thunder' back.