Weird stuff, scotsmen and football.
Here's a quote regarding the recent pitch invasion at a Rangers match vs an Israeli team, in Glasgow -
"The irony of Rangers being fined for a Palestinian activist's actions is unlikely to be lost on Gers fans, or their Old Firm rivals Celtic.
The mutual animosity between the two clubs, steeped in ancient religious divisions between the Protestant and Catholic communities in Glasgow, took a surreal twist four years ago.
Celtic supporters began waving Palestinian flags at games as an expression of solidarity against what they view as imperialism, a subject closely linked to their affiliation with the Catholic community in Northern Ireland.
Rangers fans soon responded with Israeli flags at derby matches, illustrating the tribal nature of Old Firm clashes."
Maybe I should scratch the Old Firm derby off the list of matches I'd like to see someday. I still need to see El Clasico (Barca/Real), the Merseyside classic (Everton/Liverpool), and anything at Old Trafford.
"The irony of Rangers being fined for a Palestinian activist's actions is unlikely to be lost on Gers fans, or their Old Firm rivals Celtic.
The mutual animosity between the two clubs, steeped in ancient religious divisions between the Protestant and Catholic communities in Glasgow, took a surreal twist four years ago.
Celtic supporters began waving Palestinian flags at games as an expression of solidarity against what they view as imperialism, a subject closely linked to their affiliation with the Catholic community in Northern Ireland.
Rangers fans soon responded with Israeli flags at derby matches, illustrating the tribal nature of Old Firm clashes."
Maybe I should scratch the Old Firm derby off the list of matches I'd like to see someday. I still need to see El Clasico (Barca/Real), the Merseyside classic (Everton/Liverpool), and anything at Old Trafford.