Popular Post 26th of foot 6,082 Posted August 4 Popular Post Share Posted August 4 Yesterday at Tynecastle, once again a three-four grouping of Rangers supporters displayed a blue banner with a white cross proclaiming, 'No Surrender'. The four quarters had a Rangers crest, a death head's symbol with inter-city pupils, the number 936(Inter-City Firm) and, a Mussolini quote, "expand or perish". From memory, I believe this is the third occasion that such a flag containing stated symbolism has appeared in our away support? I am sure those displaying will attempt to articulate a homage to a forty-odd year old casual gang - the Inter-City Firm; however, the flag is a disgrace. I would urge the Club to condemn the flag and unequivocally state there is no place for such symbolism among our support. What is the motivation for unfurling a banner containing the Rangers crest and the cap badge of Heinrich Himmler and his dedicated SS Panzer Division? Self Policing Loyal RSC. 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,002 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 3 minutes ago, 26th of foot said: I would urge the Club to condemn the flag and unequivocally state there is no place for such symbolism among our support. Correct. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,751 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 (edited) Agree 100%. As much as this is disappointing, I'm not surprised. You could not pay me to go to Rangers away game these days. My last away day was at Easter Road during Gerrards time. I met an old mate from Edinburgh. I was excited to see my team but after listening to 40 minutes of shite about Bobby Sands, I'd had enough. I genuinely love my team but why would I want to spend my hard earned cash standing beside guys that are so filled with hatred and aggression. Hearing a replay of the Bobby Sands shite during our recent friendly vs Berlin was beyond depressing to say the least. Edited August 4 by BlackSocksRedTops 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,292 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, 26th of foot said: What is the motivation for unfurling a banner containing the Rangers crest and the cap badge of Heinrich Himmler and his dedicated SS Panzer Division? It's the Chelsea Headhunters sign in this context. They've used the symbol on their calling cards and flags since the 80s. Edited August 4 by Gonzo79 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMc 2,750 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I feel the people responsible know exactly what it is. Well said 26th of Foot. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CammyF 8,079 Posted August 4 Popular Post Share Posted August 4 Not the first time this banner has been displayed at Rangers games but should be the last. Given it was Tynecastle with an allocation of 650, it shouldn't be hard tracing the owners of the flag and serve them with a lifetime ban. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,743 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Rangers probe 'unacceptable' pro-Nazi flag at Hearts match as UEFA keep close eye ahead of Dynamo Kyiv clash Rangers have launched an investigation into an "unacceptable" pro-Nazi banner that appeared in the away end during their 0-0 draw against Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday. The blue flag with a Totenkopf skull - also known as the "death head" - was hung from the section housing the Rangers supporters in Gorgie. The symbol represented the SS during the Second World War and became the logo of the 3rd SS Totenkopf Panzer Division, which committed war crimes during the six-year conflict. ... https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/latest-rangers-news/rangers-probe-unacceptable-pro-nazi-flag-at-hearts-match-as-uefa-keep-close-eye-ahead-of-dynamo-kyiv-clash-4728556 What's the problem and faux outrage? The Ukrainians will warmly welcome this sort of imagery and if they and theirs wear it every other day in next to each war snippet you see on TV, no-one takes note or looks actively away. Before you ask, of course either of the above should be condemned and banned. You'd have to ask these banner chaps why they have it about ... and the police why they don't grab it at the entrance. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 You people have censored yourselves out of your own nation. Can't appear to be insensitive though... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,002 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 57 minutes ago, der Berliner said: What's the problem and faux outrage? The Ukrainians will warmly welcome this sort of imagery and if they and theirs wear it every other day in next to each war snippet you see on TV, no-one takes note or looks actively away. No relevance. This is not Ukraine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 30 minutes ago, Scott7 said: No relevance. This is not Ukraine. I think It is very relevant. Because your media promote them in only the most positive of light all while ignoring this glaring fact. Your politicians do as well. Your taxes go to fund them. Your manpower and materiel are given in support of them. All while they proudly display all of these apparently, evil, bad, mean images...openly and freely. That's why all of this is one great big mind f***. A weapon to control, WHEN they CHOOSE to. Free speech is unpopular speech. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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