Angus_Young Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Fair play to the Tims, especially after being pegged back to 3-2. Whilst that mob weren't brilliant, anyone could see they had two or three very decent players. Going over there with only one goal advantage would have made it a very tricky game imo. As it is, their manager took a chance and they have buried the tie. In as much as I wanted them to get horsed you have to say fair fecks to them, a well-deserved win imo. As for the flag issue, you really do wonder what planet some of these Muppets are on. Its playground politics for retards. The same khunts with a flag tonight won't have attended a rally, march, debate, pressure group or joined a political movement or charity in their puff. Utter ####wits that believe flying a flag for a country they know bugger all about will make a difference to those suffering in that country, whilst knowingly punishing the club they claim to support. It's no wonder folk rip the pish out of them, including a huge number of their own supporters. Edited August 18, 2016 by Angus_Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilly71 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 They were better than expected and it was seriously squeaky bum time when they got their 2nd. As for the flags debacle, I don't see anything wrong with it. The Israeli state sponsor a policy of apartheid, if anyone thinks that's a good thing then fair play to them. Waving a couple of flags is, I'm fairly sure not about to put a stop to the dreadful conditions the Palestinians face in Gaza and the West Bank but it does help to highlight their situation and know that some people think their treatment at the hands of the Israeli authorities and the IDF is disgraceful. Many of the protesters outside Celtic Park are involved personally in various pro Palestinian groups and indeed charities which try and help the plight of the Palestinians stuck in their ghettoes. I was at the game and no-one was slagging them off where I was sitting although some folk were worried about the club facing sanctions. Ironic given that uefa were using the game to promote their "fight racism" campaign. It's a complex situation with plenty of illogical hatred on both sides but there is no doubt in my mind that Israels treatment of the Palestinian people is worse than the treatment of black South Africans I during apartheid there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 39 minutes ago, neilly71 said: They were better than expected and it was seriously squeaky bum time when they got their 2nd. As for the flags debacle, I don't see anything wrong with it. The Israeli state sponsor a policy of apartheid, if anyone thinks that's a good thing then fair play to them. Waving a couple of flags is, I'm fairly sure not about to put a stop to the dreadful conditions the Palestinians face in Gaza and the West Bank but it does help to highlight their situation and know that some people think their treatment at the hands of the Israeli authorities and the IDF is disgraceful. Many of the protesters outside Celtic Park are involved personally in various pro Palestinian groups and indeed charities which try and help the plight of the Palestinians stuck in their ghettoes. I was at the game and no-one was slagging them off where I was sitting although some folk were worried about the club facing sanctions. Ironic given that uefa were using the game to promote their "fight racism" campaign. It's a complex situation with plenty of illogical hatred on both sides but there is no doubt in my mind that Israels treatment of the Palestinian people is worse than the treatment of black South Africans I during apartheid there. Good post. Although I wouldn't waste my time trying to educate the trolls on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 17 hours ago, sbcmfc said: Credit to every single person who chose to show their support for a people who have been being ethnically cleansed for over 50 years now. Make no mistake, this an ethnic cleansing that the western world are complicit in. Any action UEFA take will only reflect negatively on them, not Celtic (unless Celtic themselves condemn their fans actions) or the fans who chose to raise these flags. The more people who highlight the situation in Palestine and the abhorrent actions that the people there have to endure every single day, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: I've seen us win the Scottish and the League Cup in my lifetime. I started going in 1989-1990 season when i was 5. I've never seen us relegated in over 25 years of watching us. How many times have you seen Hibs relegated? Shock horror, a club from the capital city has more season ticket holders than a club from a town of 45,000. Shame Hearts have thousands more eh? You can sell as many season tickets as you want, you'll still be sh1te, playing in lower league and managed by a bellend. . Get back to your thread about plumbing, maybe you can find a way to find a way to stop the p1sh coming out your month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 16 minutes ago, Parklife said: Credit to every single person who chose to show their support for a people who have been being ethnically cleansed for over 50 years now. Make no mistake, this an ethnic cleansing that the western world are complicit in. Any action UEFA take will only reflect negatively on them, not Celtic (unless Celtic themselves condemn their fans actions) or the fans who chose to raise these flags. The more people who highlight the situation in Palestine and the abhorrent actions that the people there have to endure every single day, the better. Good post. I understand the club have received messages of support from all over the world over last night's display. UEFA have received hundreds of e:mails from you know who demanding sanctions are imposed against Celtic. Apparently the Daily Retard had it on their website within 2 minutes of it happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellyman Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 24 minutes ago, Parklife said: Credit to every single person who chose to show their support for a people who have been being ethnically cleansed for over 50 years now. Make no mistake, this an ethnic cleansing that the western world are complicit in. Any action UEFA take will only reflect negatively on them, not Celtic (unless Celtic themselves condemn their fans actions) or the fans who chose to raise these flags. The more people who highlight the situation in Palestine and the abhorrent actions that the people there have to endure every single day, the better. 100% correct Parky , good post. If Uefa want to argue the case , Celtic can tell them that the flags represent all the colours that they play in [ green & white 1st kit Black - 2nd kit pinky/red 3rd kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 16 minutes ago, Parklife said: Credit to every single person who chose to show their support for a people who have been being ethnically cleansed for over 50 years now. Make no mistake, this an ethnic cleansing that the western world are complicit in. Any action UEFA take will only reflect negatively on them, not Celtic (unless Celtic themselves condemn their fans actions) or the fans who chose to raise these flags. The more people who highlight the situation in Palestine and the abhorrent actions that the people there have to endure every single day, the better. Well said ma man. Interesting that there are numerous individuals on here who have shown sympathy for Palestine previously, but as soon as The Green Brigade also show support for the cause, they revert to petty club squabbles and can't admit that The Green Brigade have highlighted a very important issue. Also worth noting that the Group themselves have a refugee fitba tournament every summer that raises money for Palestine amongst others, and I read an article the other day stating that numerous members have been to Palestine to see how the charities use the money which has been raised. Someone also mentioned earlier about spotty 15 year olds read hoisting flags of a place that they couldn't pinpoint on a map? Well, to be honest, If a spotty 15 year old went home last night and decided to read up on a conflict which has led to the endless slaughter of thousands of innocent people and in turn gained a little bit more knowledge of the type of world we live in, then thats job done I say. As for the game, we done well, Brown and Forrest were excellent, a sentence I haven't used for about 4 years. if we get through I still expect us too get humped on a couple of occasions but last night was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 37 minutes ago, Mox said: Well said ma man. Interesting that there are numerous individuals on here who have shown sympathy for Palestine previously, but as soon as The Green Brigade also show support for the cause, they revert to petty club squabbles and can't admit that The Green Brigade have highlighted a very important issue. Also worth noting that the Group themselves have a refugee fitba tournament every summer that raises money for Palestine amongst others, and I read an article the other day stating that numerous members have been to Palestine to see how the charities use the money which has been raised. Someone also mentioned earlier about spotty 15 year olds read hoisting flags of a place that they couldn't pinpoint on a map? Well, to be honest, If a spotty 15 year old went home last night and decided to read up on a conflict which has led to the endless slaughter of thousands of innocent people and in turn gained a little bit more knowledge of the type of world we live in, then thats job done I say. As for the game, we done well, Brown and Forrest were excellent, a sentence I haven't used for about 4 years. if we get through I still expect us too get humped on a couple of occasions but last night was fun. Anyone who can't view things, especially important issues like this, free of petty bias aren't worth listening to anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Personally I find it very sad that this has all been co-opted into the old firm rivalry. My understanding is that Glasgow's Jewish community tend to be blue nosed in their football leanings and this all started when a few Israeli flags appeared at games some years ago and then predictably a few Palestinian ones on the green side and several dozen iterations later here we are... Do people really think this is sincere. It is sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, thplinth said: Personally I find it very sad that this has all been co-opted into the old firm rivalry. My understanding is that Glasgow's Jewish community tend to be blue nosed in their football leanings and this all started when a few Israeli flags appeared at games some years ago and then predictably a few Palestinian ones on the green side and several dozen iterations later here we are... Do people really think this is sincere. It is sad. You'll also have the sad, bigoted neds that are doing it due to the history between Catholics and Jews. It's pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 23 minutes ago, thplinth said: Personally I find it very sad that this has all been co-opted into the old firm rivalry. My understanding is that Glasgow's Jewish community tend to be blue nosed in their football leanings and this all started when a few Israeli flags appeared at games some years ago and then predictably a few Palestinian ones on the green side and several dozen iterations later here we are... Do people really think this is sincere. It is sad. Nonsense, Celtic fans have had links with the Palestinian cause since I was a kid (and that wisnae yesterday). Anyway what has any of this to do with Rangers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 32 minutes ago, Ormond said: You'll also have the sad, bigoted neds that are doing it due to the history between Catholics and Jews. It's pathetic. I'd be astonished if more than a few dozen people within that section identifies as a Catholic. I go with seven others and know plenty more all of a similar demographic to those that have season books in the standing section and not one of us identifies as Catholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Celtic played well from what I heard and deserved the win. Defence is obviously not solid yet, so could make the Old Firm game a 5-4 classic! As for all the pish about the flags, who cares really? It's a dumb move as Celtic will be fined by UEFA, it's a standard thing now. Obviously the Green Brigade care more about their many causes then their club. Makes you wonder why they actually go to the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 hours ago, neilly71 said: They were better than expected and it was seriously squeaky bum time when they got their 2nd. As for the flags debacle, I don't see anything wrong with it. The Israeli state sponsor a policy of apartheid, if anyone thinks that's a good thing then fair play to them. Waving a couple of flags is, I'm fairly sure not about to put a stop to the dreadful conditions the Palestinians face in Gaza and the West Bank but it does help to highlight their situation and know that some people think their treatment at the hands of the Israeli authorities and the IDF is disgraceful. Many of the protesters outside Celtic Park are involved personally in various pro Palestinian groups and indeed charities which try and help the plight of the Palestinians stuck in their ghettoes. I was at the game and no-one was slagging them off where I was sitting although some folk were worried about the club facing sanctions. Ironic given that uefa were using the game to promote their "fight racism" campaign. It's a complex situation with plenty of illogical hatred on both sides but there is no doubt in my mind that Israels treatment of the Palestinian people is worse than the treatment of black South Africans I during apartheid there. I'm sure many of us on here would agree with you. Equally, there are millions the world over who wouldn't. However, that's not the point. UEFA....quite rightly....forbids fans, teams and players from making overtly political statements. Them's the rules, and they're there for a reason. The GB are quite welcome to hold rallies in Glasgow outside of football games in support of Palestinians. Or IRA prisoners. Or long dead Irish patriots that nobody in Scotland knew or gives a shit about. I do realise though that they then might not get the same 'look at me' attention though, or have the chance to become martyrs. Regardless of that, they can fill their boots. Outside the stadium. The rest of us will get on with watching football and supporting our teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Flag display simply a get it right up you to the opposition fans. A team with three Palestinians playing for them and renowned for being one of the more liberal fan base. Thought Celtic played well. 4-2 would have been dodgy but Celtic will get through with a bit to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 54 minutes ago, Rossy said: I'm sure many of us on here would agree with you. Equally, there are millions the world over who wouldn't. However, that's not the point. UEFA....quite rightly....forbids fans, teams and players from making overtly political statements. Them's the rules, and they're there for a reason. The GB are quite welcome to hold rallies in Glasgow outside of football games in support of Palestinians. Or IRA prisoners. Or long dead Irish patriots that nobody in Scotland knew or gives a shit about. I do realise though that they then might not get the same 'look at me' attention though, or have the chance to become martyrs. Regardless of that, they can fill their boots. Outside the stadium. The rest of us will get on with watching football and supporting our teams. Your whole post exemplifies why it was worthwhile to do what these Celtic fans did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wembley67lisbon Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Parklife said: Credit to every single person who chose to show their support for a people who have been being ethnically cleansed for over 50 years now. Make no mistake, this an ethnic cleansing that the western world are complicit in. Any action UEFA take will only reflect negatively on them, not Celtic (unless Celtic themselves condemn their fans actions) or the fans who chose to raise these flags. The more people who highlight the situation in Palestine and the abhorrent actions that the people there have to endure every single day, the better. Well said. Folk only throw their arms up be use its Celtic but at least you can see through it. last night was brilliant, apart from 10 minutes where I just had Malmö throwbacks. Said a lot about the team that we went on to score another 2. Should see this through but they did have threats. An early goal over there would settle nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 8 hours ago, DoonTheSlope said: Least we agree on one thing. We also have in common the fact we've both seen our respective sides lose a cup final 5-1 Yeah but I've never seen my nearest rivals absolutely embarrass my team in big games. Continually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, wembley67lisbon said: Well said. Folk only throw their arms up be use its Celtic but at least you can see through it. I still hope yous get pumped though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilly71 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 To the zoomer who said that this is due to "the history between the Catholics and the Jews" , please explain yourself, what on ####in earth are you going on about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilly71 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 http://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/sport-opinion/celtic-fans-showed-solidarity-people-11767772 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) In general, anyone making a big thing about flags, good chance he/she is a rocket. Flags somehow seem to attract those who just can't keep a sense of perspective about things. As an example, if someone has a flagpole in their front garden they are an arsehole, don't care what flag they stick up it. But I respect and rather admire what some of the Celtic fans did last night. Edited August 18, 2016 by Pool Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 19 minutes ago, Pool Q said: As an example, if someone has a flagpole in their front garden they are an arsehole Half of America will hate you for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Half of America will hate you for that... Try 90%! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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