cheshire_red Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Refused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Wast expect from that vile club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster3 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Should check history before making such a comment, the Irish have no need to respect the horrors that British bestowed on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: Wast expect from that vile club bit OTT JJ but coming from a Rangers family, I understand your sentiment but times have moved on and its sad to see Celtic not honouring those who paid the supreme sacrifice amongst whom many would have been Catholics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderwithtommy Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 minute ago, kevster3 said: Should check history before making such a comment, the Irish have no need to respect the horrors that British bestowed on them. Not Irish mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster3 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 As someone living in England I personally respect the poppy, but I reiterate that the Irish have reasons to not respect it, and Celtic have strong Irish connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, kevster3 said: As someone living in England I personally respect the poppy, but I reiterate that the Irish have reasons to not respect it, and Celtic have strong Irish connections. Irish connections, play in Scotland. It should be down to the players, many Scottish or English in their team, to say if they want the poppy or not. It’s not a club decision but a personal one imo. Just like it is for you and me to buy one and wear one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, kevster3 said: As someone living in England I personally respect the poppy, but I reiterate that the Irish have reasons to not respect it, and Celtic have strong Irish connections. They are a British club, if they want to be Irish then **** em off out the Scottish league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 37 minutes ago, kevster3 said: As someone living in England I personally respect the poppy, but I reiterate that the Irish have reasons to not respect it, and Celtic have strong Irish connections. I often wonder if the Irish would feel the same if the British army had let Nazi Germany invade the emerald isle, just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 I think that the people that fought and died in wars to preserve our freedom would be somewhat confused by the annual intolerance shown by many on the subject of poppies. It's quite simple - if people choose not to wear poppies then they don't have to and no one should criticise their choice. (I always wear a poppy, but then that's my choice and it doesn't make me more patriotic or virtuous than the man who doesn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 This thread will go downhill and turn into an absolute bloodbath very quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 40 minutes ago, kevster3 said: As someone living in England I personally respect the poppy, but I reiterate that the Irish have reasons to not respect it, and Celtic have strong Irish connections. It's sad though that some use the poppy as a political statement rather than for what it's intended. The poppy is a sign of remembrance for those killed in conflict - all nationalities, military and non military. As a sign of rememberence I'm hope some wear it for those of the c200k Irish who volunteered during WW1 and gave the ultimate sacrifice for my future. As i said - its about rememberence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Did McLean wear one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Why do people make such a big deal over players/organisations choosing not to wear a poppy? Surely our forebears were fighting to give them the right to choose whether or not they do? Rightly or wrongly, the poppy has become a highly politicised symbol in recent years and that's on both sides of the fence- you only have to look at how regularly it is exploited by organisations like Britain First. If someone chooses not to wear it, just let it go and it will cease to be a big issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 If you are forced or contrived into wearing a poppy then it means absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, kevster3 said: Should check history before making such a comment, the Irish have no need to respect the horrors that British bestowed on them. They’re not Irish though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rule The Waves Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, kevster3 said: As someone living in England I personally respect the poppy, but I reiterate that the Irish have reasons to not respect it, and Celtic have strong Irish connections. So do Rangers, Liverpool, Manchester United. Vile club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 It's a shame that Club chooses not to honour the many C*ltic players who fought in the wars and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: It's sad though that some use the poppy as a political statement rather than for what it's intended. The poppy is a sign of remembrance for those killed in conflict - all nationalities, military and non military. As a sign of rememberence I'm hope some wear it for those of the c200k Irish who volunteered during WW1 and gave the ultimate sacrifice for my future. As i said - its about rememberence. Precisely this. For Celtic not to wear a poppy shows ignorance of the highest order and a total lack of respect for Irish blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 20 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: They’re not Irish though? The club was set up by Irish immigrants in Glasgow. Same with Hibs in Edinburgh. Both clubs have a massive and undeniable connection with Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, kevster3 said: Should check history before making such a comment, the Irish have no need to respect the horrors that British bestowed on them. And the Irish couldn't be arsed to fight in the war. When it comes to Nazis we all respect neutrality. Not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: The club was set up by Irish immigrants in Glasgow. Same with Hibs in Edinburgh. Both clubs have a massive and undeniable connection with Ireland. ...but, are still Scottish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonPark Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 The club are utter scum, how anyone can support them is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted November 5, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 When I saw the thread title I thought this thread was gonna be about Rovers. Just for reference, they didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Is up to the individual really, isn't it? @Kid in the Riot is quite right about their roots also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, ciderwithtommy said: Not Irish mate In WW1 the Irish Republic did not exist and may Irishmen died. There was even a recruiting poster issued "Irishmen, avenge the Lusitania; join an Irish regiment today". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, kevster3 said: Should check history before making such a comment, the Irish have no need to respect the horrors that British bestowed on them. They are a Scottish club!!! And a vile club at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, Ian M said: When I saw the thread title I thought this thread was gonna be about Rovers. Just for reference, they didn't. Won’t the Sags be playing next weekend? Maybe they are wearing them then. Please let this be the only time I’ve defended them. I’m off to wash my body clean until such thoughts are vanquished from my mind and soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 25 minutes ago, AshtonPark said: The club are utter scum, how anyone can support them is beyond me. BOTH of the large Glasgow clubs qualify for this description. Outside of their own fan bases they are detested by all other Scottish football fans. The reasons for that go way beyond the actual game itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 43 minutes ago, RiverRed said: ...but, are still Scottish. As in they play in the Scottish league. They were essentially set up as an exiles football club though. Much in the same way as London Welsh/Scottish/Irish in rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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