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Discussion in 'Celtic Supporters Info' started by Moore, May 5, 2009.

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  1. BringItHome!CE

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    Both of yous dont wear Nike tops etc and don't like them being our strip maker?
     
    BringItHome!CE, May 16, 2009
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  2. Ryan 67

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    I do wear nike tops yeah, what's that got to do with their republican views ?
     
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    If it means putting people to work in a sweat shop for next to nothing then yes I dis-agree with it
     
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  4. BringItHome!CE

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    You said politics, which covers a lot.

    The GB are strongly against Nike, and many large companies because they exploit young children in worse off countries for cheap cheap labour and sell the tops on for £40 a pop etc. Hense why a lot of the original members of the GB refuse to wear anything produced by Nike.
     
    BringItHome!CE, May 16, 2009
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    I feel it's misguided to accuse the Green Brigade of bringing politics into Celtic Park.

    The truth is actually the opposite. On the two main occasions I can recall on which they seemed to take a stance - the poppy issue, and the appointment of John Reid - they were essentially protesting against politics being brought into things.

    The poppy - a political symbol, whether you support or oppose it - was foisted on the SPL players as an order, not as a voluntary gesture. The Green Brigade's objection was an objection to this political symbol being brought into the domain of football, and specifically Celtic Park.

    Likewise, John Reid was not made Chairman on the basis of his being a right good Celtic man: he was appointed on the basis of the contacts and influence he had built up during his political career, a career which also included acts of warfare which under international law were borderline illegal.

    Whatever our opinion on either of these issues, for or against, I think it's important to recognise that the politics were introduced at an earlier stage - by the SPL on one hand, and by Dermot Desmond on the other.

    The Green Brigade (with whom I've got no connection btw) were in both cases - as far as I can see - objecting to politics being brought into Celtic Park.
     
    The The Hand, May 16, 2009
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    I tend never to read into these debates as I'm not interested in anything bar the football. If it's a bunch of fans who create a good atmosphere and stay clear of bringing the club down then I'm all for it.
     
    Metrobhoy, May 16, 2009
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  7. BringItHome!CE

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    John Reids protest was because of a desicion he made when he was in power, not necessarily because he was an MP.
     
    BringItHome!CE, May 16, 2009
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    How is John Reid imposing his politics at CP?

    For me, he isn't, not even in the slightest. The GB just love a good protest :icon_mrgreen:
     
    Biffy, May 16, 2009
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    Not too sure who they are but after reading the comments I get a good jist. :52:
     
    Shakethebarley, May 16, 2009
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    The john Clarke display was a nice touch

    A very under-rated figure in celtics history :50:
     
    paul-r-cfc, May 16, 2009
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    good to see them trying to create an atmosphere at CP but they can be a bit of a loose cannon as they are very political , Personally I just want to watch a good game in a noisy atmosphere and dont really give a toss about all the politics
     
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    UP THE RA BRITS_OUT_NOW
     
    PROVO_BHOY_1916, May 18, 2009
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    haha .......welcome mate :bbpd: :icon_mrgreen:
     
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    Poppygate?

    Giving Ministry of Defence personnel (i.e. British Soldiers) discounts in Celtic stores?

    He was a high profile British MP ffs of course he's going to impose his politics. If David Murray took over Celtic would you expect him to leave his past behind and be totally different?
     
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    Really ? If true how do you know this ?
     
    Ryan 67, May 18, 2009
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    i am defo for them , i will be relocating to 111 next season if possible with probally alot of other fans, which is proof there plan is working, year after year it will get busier then people will fill area 112 , 113 etc

    all good imo
     
    King Nicky, May 18, 2009
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    The Green Brigade are fun and creative. Through the generations of celtic fans rebs have been sung! Whats the problem with them. Celtic symphony. merry ploughboy,boys of the old brigade, roll of honour are songs which are unique to our club and culture so LET THE PEOPLE SING!!
     
    Bhoy92, Jun 17, 2010
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    who voted 'dont know them' haaha
     
    kieranc, Jun 17, 2010
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    Their poppy protest had nothing to do with John reid and it was a disgrace. You talk about our club values and how they represent them yet you forget our history. Many of our fans and even our own players died fighting in the trenches and in wars after that and a minute of silence held in memory of them was interupted by a bunch of sectarian morons. I have always liked the Green Brigade because they are exactly what we need at CP, but stop acting like their politics represent the whole club and the Celtic community in general.
     
    BigWilly., Jun 17, 2010
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    The Poppy Protest was a bit stupid, I have to say...

    Even if the Poppy Protest had nothing to do with Reid, I really think that Reid shouldn't be the Celtic chairman... Its a bit of a disgrace to have a war criminal representing this club.

    Otherwise, well.. On the Rebel Songs... Songs like Boys of the Old Brigade simply are not sectarian songs, anyone who thinks they are is a fool. It's a song honouring the young men who died fighting for a Free and United Ireland during the War for Independence, both Catholic and Protestant. Ireland is a country that this club and many, many of its fans have links with, so I honestly don't see the problem.
     
    Celtic_Jorge, Jun 17, 2010
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