PoohBear

Not convinced.

I have bought into not doing things that are racist or sectarian, yes.

It’s pretty straightforward, don’t sing anything racist or sectarian. There is no more to it.

Do people know that the fans haven’t been spoken with by either the police or Rangers? Perhaps the fans admitted to doing it. I see as well that heart and hand are going to be getting it tight from the Daily Record for historical tweets. I’m a patron of H&H and I think Edgar has matured a lot over the years so not sure what historical tweets will prove. However, I do think this was always going to happen and I’m surprised that the club has aligned itself so much with fan websites, FF in particular I find really eye opening.

I wouldn't be able to see that, he's blocked me. Not sure why you have to be so cynical about it though, I'm not having a go at you or anyone else. I just don't understand why anyone wants to defend the songs or any kind of sectarian nonsense rather than just giving it up and agreeing we shouldn't be doing it. Why do we always say it can't be done or it's pointless, or that it's not offensive?

Do you not think that the internet has a major impact on what is considered acceptable as a social norm? It's got to be the largest social gathering of rangers fans other than at the stadium. I would think calling it out and would have an impact. Honestly, I think there is a lot of confirmation bias that occurs in our support regarding these issues - and I think they are problematic. For instance saying it's not racist misses the point, a lot of people in the past would be defending singing racist songs or shouting racist obscenities with a similar argument. It's the same thing but moved forward 30 years.

No, I think the problem is that we do have a sizeable element of the support that does this stuff. Would anyone actually be surprised if fans were singing the song? Regardless, the issue for me is that people try to play it down rather than eradicate it.

That doesn’t matter if people think it’s not a bother anyway though.

I’m not. If you have a point to make, then make it. ?‍♂️

Well, it takes either a brave or stupid man to say racism doesn’t bother them!

Should they be able to sing whatever they want without consequence? What about singing in a derogatory manner about someone’s skin colour? Should that be allowed?

Are you guys defending singing the songs then? Is it acting like an adult to sing the songs?

I can't really agree that "no one is actually offended by songs". It might be more accurate to say you can't understand how anyone can be offended by them. I can understand it though. Like it or not, it's pretty easy to trawl through FF or Twitter and pick out some pretty offensive stuff from our fans. I think a lot of the time it is said without the poster even realising that they are being offensive. I wonder how I'd feel if I brought my two Irish/British kids to the UK and they were told to go home, probably not very happy. I do think there is an element of small mindedness in our support who genuinely see Irish and catholics as an enemy of sorts.

It was reasonably accurate, their back 4 had the most touches of the match at half time, a consequence of them passing between each other side to side.

They can't even manage to score when they cheat

Not enjoying this now

? YES!!!!!!!!!! We have been so much better this half, deserved!

Fuck me this is a bit of a sob story from Postecoglu, excruciating. I hope he's this dour in training.

What's the score with him? Can't find any reason for him being out, worrying so close to the Everton bid.

Patterson missing is a big blow.

I think they would drop to the conference if they lose the tie. I'd prefer that...

Thank feck for that. Something needs to be done. I have genuine concern for the weekend.

I honestly don't think Gerrard is sitting on his hands thinking, "yes this is all going to plan". This isn't game management, game management would be scoring a couple of goals early and shutting up shop. That this tie is still in the balance is really quite appalling to be honest. I'll be delighted if we go through, but I'm starting to have serious concerns regarding our performances.

This is dismal. I appreciate that the weather won't be conducive to a quality match, but the lack of invention on show is really quite concerning.

Shite timing but was going to happen at some point. My worry would be the potential for more positives over the coming days. Might not say who it is to keep opposition from forming strategies against us.