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  1. fremantlecelt

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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/forms/

    This is what I wrote.....

    The bbc stated that their was sectarian singing by Celtic fans at the Scottish Cup Final, i think you will find that the 2 songs in question were "Boys of the Old Brigade" and "Soldiers Song". These songs have no religious prejudice they are celibrating historical facts similar to "* save the Queen" and "Oh Flower of Scotland" .
    I would like to point out the definition of the word
    "Sectarianism"
    Sectarianism is bigotry, discrimination or hatred arising from attaching importance to perceived differences between subdivisions within a group, such as between different denominations of a religion or factions of a political movement.

    Below are the Lyrics to both songs:

    Oh, father why are you so sad
    On this bright Easter morn’
    When Irish men are proud and glad
    Of the land that they were born?
    Oh, son, I see in mem’ries few
    Of far off distant days
    When being just a lad like you
    I joined the IRA.
    Where are the lads that stood with me
    When history was made?
    A Ghra Mo Chroi, I long to see
    The boys of the old brigade.
    From hills and farms a call to arms
    Was heard by one and all.
    And from the glen came brave young men
    To answer Ireland’s call.
    ‘T wasn’t long ago we faced a foe,
    The old brigade and me,
    And by my side they fought and died
    That Ireland might be free.
    Where are the lads that stood with me
    When history was made?
    A Ghra Mo Chroi, I long to see
    The boys of the old brigade.
    And now, my boy, I’ve told you why
    On Easter morn’ I sigh,
    For I recall my comrades all
    And dark old days gone by.
    I think of men who fought in glen
    With rifle and grenade.
    May heaven keep the men who sleep
    From the ranks of the old brigade.
    Where are the lads that stood with me
    When history was made?
    A Ghra Mo Chroi, I long to see
    The boys of the old brigade.
    The Soldier's Song - Words / Lyrics
    We'll sing a song, a soldier's song,
    With cheering rousing chorus,
    As round our blazing fires we throng,
    The starry heavens o'er us;
    Impatient for the coming fight,
    And as we wait the morning's light,
    Here in the silence of the night,
    We'll chant a soldier's song.
    Chorus:
    Soldiers are we , whose lives are pledged to Ireland;
    Some have come from a land beyond the wave.
    Sworn to be free, No more our ancient sire land
    Shall shelter the despot or the slave.
    Tonight we man the gap of danger
    In Erin's cause, come woe or weal
    'Mid cannons' roar and rifles peal,
    We'll chant a soldier's song.
    In valley green, on towering crag,
    Our fathers fought before us,
    And conquered 'neath the same old flag
    That's proudly floating o'er us.
    We're children of a fighting race,
    That never yet has known disgrace,
    And as we march, the foe to face,
    We'll chant a soldier's song.
    Chorus
    Sons of the Gael! Men of the Pale!
    The long watched day is breaking;
    The serried ranks of Inisfail
    Shall set the Tyrant quaking.
    Our camp fires now are burning low;
    See in the east a silv'ry glow,
    Out yonder waits the Saxon foe,
    So chant a soldier's song.

    No where in these songs is there any discrimination or hatred towards any different denominations, religion or political group.
     
    fremantlecelt, May 21, 2011
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  2. Andy bhoy

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    Was gonna do something similar , good on ya mate
     
    Andy bhoy, May 21, 2011
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  3. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Pat Nevin slating us today and last week for nothing !
     
    Luis1967, May 21, 2011
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  4. limezer

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    Mclean is a disgrace and niven talking absoloute nonsense.
    I hope celtic sue for slander.
     
    limezer, May 21, 2011
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  5. alsybhoy

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    yup watche that on bbc and the * in the panel ruined it for me wi bringing it up! thsat was the only one we sung and tell me * whats up with it. mon the hoops!!!!!!!!!!
     
    alsybhoy, May 21, 2011
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  6. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    yup gonna do the same well done m8

    everyone should do the same too
     
    MagicBallBhoy, May 21, 2011
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  7. Hadouken

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    good job i watched it on sky sports
     
    Hadouken, May 21, 2011
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  8. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    They will do anything to tarnish our win.
     
    Gabriel, May 21, 2011
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  9. Bonobhoy

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    Just sent it away to,Keep it up celtic fans,remeber stick together and we shall PREVAIL
     
    Bonobhoy, May 21, 2011
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  10. TheMaestro8

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    I will definately be sending an e-mail and it will be the first time I have ever sent a complaint. They should issue an apology on national television for slandering us and blatantly lying in front of an audience of thousands.
     
    TheMaestro8, May 21, 2011
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  11. cfcturbo

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    Nevin is a RUNT !
     
    cfcturbo, May 21, 2011
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  12. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    The BBC can GTF .........:47:
     
    The Prof, May 21, 2011
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  13. Bhoy Brian

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    The only thing i would say here is this highlights that they are drawing attention to pro ira songs and ive said it before dont be kidded the sfa/uefa w/e will be lobbied about these by rangers to even the score and it could become a problem in the future
     
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    Bhoy Brian, May 21, 2011
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  14. Bellbhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    I did the same mate, It's ridiculous.

    Hail Hail :celt_2:
     
    Bellbhoy, May 21, 2011
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  15. alsybhoy

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    chgange that to *,*,*,* ,titty.*.pussie etc:31:
    mon the hoops!!
     
    alsybhoy, May 21, 2011
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  16. seamus1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Those songs have been sung in matches that the BBC have covered plenty of times. Why bring it up now?
     
    seamus1967, May 21, 2011
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  17. MacKinnon10

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    I sent one in too mate! everyone should send one!
     
    MacKinnon10, May 21, 2011
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  18. Kerr_OConnor

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    we shouldn't sing boys of the old brigade at matches in my opinion. Anything to do with the IRA can get to *. It would be tragic for celtic to be punished for secretarianism.
     
    Kerr_OConnor, May 21, 2011
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  19. alsybhoy

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    wanks out of order they fud comming on wi thta gash.
     
    alsybhoy, May 21, 2011
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  20. d-mcmanus1888

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    Big John Hartson shooda stood up and rapped both the * in the moof :bbpd:
     
    d-mcmanus1888, May 21, 2011
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