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Kiev Leeds Juventus (2-0 to Rangers) Cammy F

I fear that it will take Rangers being docked points (or worse punishment) for it to stop completely. I hope I am wrong, but I can see this song being belted out next season and UEFA inflicting serious punishments. I have stopped singing the 'Billy Boys' for over 2 years now and sing 'Hello Hello we are the Rangers boys, hello hello you'll know us by our noise. We follow Glasgow Rangers our hearts both strong and true, for we are the people who cheer the boys in blue'.... However, given this statement, I'll even refrain from singing that version. Cammy F

The reason the tune has been banned is that even if 95% of the Rangers fans sing the official version, there will be some who continue to sing the 'up to our kness in fenien blood'. Remember about 3 years ago we stopped playaing simply the best due to the add-ons, it has reappeared since without the add-ons. Maybe, just maybe the 'Rangers Boys' can make a comeback - but at the moment far too many would contiune to sing the line above leading Rangers to be PUNISHED .... Do we really want Rangers to be docked points, have stands closed or thrown out of Europe? Do we really love a song about a neo-nazi gangster more than we love Rangers? BTW, you can continue to sing the Billy Boys in your house, in the pub, on your RSC, in your car, on the streets - just not at Ibrox. Cammy F

Rangers have been ordered to make a public announcement at all of their home games prohibiting the chanting of the song "Billy Boys". The instruction comes from Uefa as one of a number of directives aimed at stamping out sectarianism. Rangers were fined £13,000 for the sectarian behaviour of their fans at a recent Champions League match. And Rangers chairman David Murray has already met with supporters groups to make sure their fans comply. The Rangers Assembly, fanzine and website Follow Follow and the Supporters Trust were all represented at the Murray Park meeting on Thursday evening. Murray said: "These supporters' groups represented should be applauded for coming forward in recognition of the importance of this issue. All parties are united in a bid to silence the minority that continue to tarnish the reputation of Rangers Football Club Rangers statement "I am delighted at the progress we made. "Over the last two years, the club has strove fervently under the banner of 'Pride over Prejudice' working with the authorities to impose indefinite and lifetime bans. "I look forward in the coming weeks to implementing some of the actions that were discussed. "It is absolutely clear to all concerned that all supporters need to commit to silencing the minority." The meeting followed receipt of Uefa's written grounds for fining Rangers following the tie against Villarreal. Uefa also ordered Rangers to "anounce measurable targets in order to reduce sectarian behaviour amongst its supporters". And it instructed the Glasgow club to prove the success of its measures through statistics communicated to the public. Rangers have warned that their fans must comply to "avoid sanctions being imposed or expulsion from European competition altogether". "A positive debate was held at Murray Park and all parties are united in a bid to silence the minority that continue to tarnish the reputation of Rangers Football Club," it was stated on the club website. A joint committe has been formed between the club and supporters groups. And a statement from the fans' bodies read: "The message now could not be clearer that the spotlight is upon the supporters and the club and it is their duty to work together to stamp out the minority who are damaging the reputations of all those connected with Rangers Football Club. "Not only does this small minority tarnish the reputation of Rangers but of Scottish football and our society in general and hopefully anyone who is interested in Scottish football will work with us in assisting to eradicate this behaviour." -------------------------------------------------- There you have it folks, backed by TBO, RST, Follow Follow, RSA - Murray is going to act on fans who continue to sing The Billy Boys. Also, what else can't be clearer is if we continue to sing The Billy Boys UEFA will act and we will be BANNED from European touriments. Cammy F

big names like Borussia Mönchengladbach? I'll get ma coat

As will the Dutch, Germans, South Americans, Croatians etc, etc Cammy F

Ditto. Cammy F

aye... THE FUCKIN CRAPTIC KNOW ALL ABOUT THEIR TROUBLES... Cammy F

.... and proud to say I was one of them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehH4fAfn2VE&search=glasgow%20rangers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajACMK3PqHY&search=glasgow%20rangers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfedYPqCuyA&search=glasgow%20rangers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAehiqchb0&search=glasgow%20rangers Cammy F

Some great Rangers memories - http://www.youtube.com/results?search=rangersloyal&search_type=search_videos&search=Search Cammy F

But will it be the only song sung at the World Cup that has little or no relevance to football or the world cup? If Scotland were at the WC and the TA sang Doh A Deer would that be offensive? Has nowt to do with football..... Just can't believe that the English media find a song AGAINST an organisation that murdered its citizens offensive. Cammy F

So are you saying that the song IS offensive just because its the English that are singing it? Cammy F

That friendly is midweek and after the start of the season. I am sure it is the date for the CL qualifying round. There is still confusion surrounding this friendly as Chelsea play Feyenoord in Rotterdam the previous evening (according to the Feyenoord official site).. Cammy F

Just heard on the radio there that England fans have been singing 'offensive songs' in Germany. The reporter went on to say after a 'rousing rendition' of GSTQ they burst into the 'offensive' 'No Surrender To The IRA'.... So who would be offended by England (or any fans for that matter) singing 'No Surrender To The IRA'? Would it be any less / more offensive if they were singing 'No Surrender To Al Quada'? Cammy F - Sing It Loud and Sing It Proud Loyal RSC

OK, went a bit OTT with the tennis....!! As the song goes, I don't like cricket, no - I love it.... And once the world cup finishes, the England flag of St george can be given back to its rightful owners, the far right Cammy F

Is it starting tomorrow, I'd never have known Can't wait till its over and Wimbledon and the cricket starts Cammy F

LOL - same here, I am OK with directions as long as I am directed by pubs and football grounds...... Famously went to pick Del up on the way to Aberdeen. He lives in deepest, darkest East Fife and I ended up in Norway I'll let you know how were are getting there GersFem as we could swing past Whitburn (but I'm no stopping!) if we are driving. Cammy F

Don't ask Del to give you a lift - you'll get lost on the 'snowbound' M8 Cammy F

Tramp.... Still trying to get final numbers from the Cammy Household - may be 1, 2 or 3 - god help yous... Cammy F - Will We Bring Along Our 'French Flag' Loyal RSC

MrsC has just called and informed me that JJB Falkirk have never heard of a Rangers top without 'Carling' on it. Despite the fact that they are advertising this on their website and it is available at the new Superstore Oh dear, I suppose we sholuld have expected 'teething problems' Cammy F

Acht well, my mate just texted me and said Beckham, Rooney and Gerrard are flying back from Germany today and will be paraded at Ibrox before jetting back to rejoin the England squad for their WC opener on Saturday. Was going to keep this information to myself, but since this place is dead, thought you all would like to share Cammy F

Saw him Macro just before the Ted McMinn testimonial and it was MrsC that recognised him - she said 'thats Alan McLaren' and I was like, 'no it can't be' - but it was Cammy F

Rumour and counter rumour on FF - apparently, depending on who you believe there was / or wasn';t 15-20 photographers at Ross Hall Hospital today, one with what looked like a 'Spanish Flag'..... Come Bears, lets get a grip of ourselves - if we are signing someone today., or any other day, it will happen like the last signings - it'll appear on the official site first - seems to be the way we do our business now... Cammy F

Official now - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/5052126.stm Cammy F

Honestly Stu? I was joking, but if we are getting the .net domain back, we may get GersNet.Net on the new banner as well Or maybe we are safer just getting 'GERSNET LOYAL' Cammy F