ian1964 10,720 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 RANGERS are completely behind Show Racism The Red Card's Fortnight of Action, 2008 when all SPL clubs will be united in calling for an end to racism in football and in society. Players in over 40 European countries are involved in similar events as part of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network against racism and discrimination. Show Racism the Red Card would like to thank fans for the excellent support the campaign has had since thet set up office in Scotland five years ago. That support is producing real results including a significant decrease in the number of incidents of racial abuse reported at Scottish football stadia over the years. We have heard of many instances where real supporters have turned on racist fans making it clear that they are not welcome at their club. The SPL and its clubs deplore all forms of racist behaviour.Lex Gold, Chairman of the SPL, said "We are delighted to support the Show Racism the Red Card campaign. We applaud the good work being done. But there is no room for complacency and we encourage everyone to support this initiative." If you see or hear racism at any level of football, please report it to stewards or police, and record the complaint at http://www.theredcardscotland.org. The web site also includes updates on Fortnight of Action events and more information on the "Red Card" campaign in Scotland. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,614 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Very worthwhile. Hopefully the campaign will not be devalued by highjackers with agendas claiming racism where none exists. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonkle Bear Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Very worthwhile. Hopefully the campaign will not be devalued by highjackers with agendas claiming racism where none exists. No doubt the countries most anti-English/British support will feel they are qualified to pass judgment on others. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,552 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 No doubt the countries most anti-English/British support will feel they are qualified to pass judgment on others. Indeed they will my friend... Welcome to Gersnet! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonkle Bear Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Indeed they will my friend... Welcome to Gersnet! Cheers Frankie 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ricky Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 No doubt the countries most anti-English/British support will feel they are qualified to pass judgment on others.Not at all.We have our racist clowns as well 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Not at all.We have our racist clowns as well Try telling that to Peter Lawwell and John Reid . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineflyer 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 An utterly pointless initiative. We all know that racism or whatever other label is being bandied about will be defined only in terms of the self-interest of the accuser. Racism in this challenged wee country is an entirely fluid matter. No one in authority can or will give a workable definition of what is racist or what is acceptable - but they will all rush to congratulate those who make the right political noises, irrespective of anything being achieved. The entire affair is an embarrassing shambles. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,614 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 An utterly pointless initiative. We all know that racism or whatever other label is being bandied about will be defined only in terms of the self-interest of the accuser. Racism in this challenged wee country is an entirely fluid matter. No one in authority can or will give a workable definition of what is racist or what is acceptable - but they will all rush to congratulate those who make the right political noises, irrespective of anything being achieved. The entire affair is an embarrassing shambles. There still is basic racism alive and well in the game today which doesn't need definition. Chants at a black man because of his colour is racist. For example, there were incidents in a recent Division 1 game. Just because some parties try and deflect their own insecurities and claim racism where none exists doesn't mean that work should be abandoned on true racism. We do need organisations such as SRTRC to be strong against pressure from the self-interest that you refer. Whether they can prove to be is another matter. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Agree with you BD, but unfortunately I don't see SRTRC showing this strength you ask for. The more incidents of "racism" they can identify and decry then the more they justify their own existence. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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