BEARGER 1,830 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 https://www.scotsman.com/author/joel.sked It is an argument which arises every time the Scotland are set to play. Which clubs provide the most number of fans and, conversely, which club's fans take little interest in the national team? It is often felt, in a sweeping generalisation, that the Celtic and Rangers fans are not overly bothered with Scotland, preferring to concentrate on supporting the two behemoths of Scottish football. The Tartan Army, it is believed, is made up of fans from lower league clubs, while Aberdeen is thought of as a stronghold for the supporters of the national team. Yet, data revealed by the digital manager of the SFA shows that Rangers have the biggest percentage of fans among Scotland Supporter Club members. They are followed by four of the other 'big five' - if you will. Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts and Hibs, in that order. Michael Bochel tweeted: "Probably a good opportunity to dispel some myths about the Scotland support. Based on the last time I looked (Dec 2018) the teams supported by Supporter Club members in order of % were: Rangers Aberdeen Celtic Hearts Hibs 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’d say that’s bollocks. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Frankie 8,570 Posted June 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2019 The source is a good one, given his job and data available to him. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 What’s the source of this data? How is it acquired?Who compiles it? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,048 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Two kinds of statistics the kind you look up and the kind you make up .? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) I can understand Bears supporting Scotland but the thought of providing funds to an organisation that adheres, on a consistent basis, to the wishes of their masters at the Piggery is, frankly, daft. Rangers matter. International football doesn't. Edited June 13, 2019 by Gonzo79 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,011 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I suppose a even small proportion of Rangers fans outnumbers anyone else especially as most tims are off to Dublin in the green or wherever. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,048 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I think they have a good following from the teucters 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,627 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 So are all these Rangers fans who go to Scotland games the ones who boo the Rangers players? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 When Rangers fans at a Scotland game are afraid/reluctant to disclose that they're Rangers fans, I'm equally reluctant to believe many of them attend. If they do then they're in the throes of an identity crisis. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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