Got his * from another website, but I think you should all read it as it is a case of political correctness gone too far.
CELTIC have banned a popular term for their Ibrox rivals Rangers, warning fans they can no longer call them 'Huns'.
And while the move has been praised by many organisations, Celtic fans themselves say it is an example of political correctness gone too far.
The first fans knew of the ban was when some were thrown off the club's Internet site for using it.
The club has since revealed that any member of staff saying 'Hun' can face disciplinary action or sacked and fans may be asked to leave the ground if they use the word.
'Hun' has been used for years as a general insult for Rangers fans, but some groups have voiced concerns that it could be taken the wrong way, leading to Celtic's actions.
Celtic administrator John Cole said: "It's a word that can cause offence and at Celtic we don't want to be offending anyone, so we are asking that people who have a problem with this look at our social charter and other movements we are involved with."
A spokesman for the Church of Scotland said: "Anything that helps to combat bigotry is more than welcome and Celtic should be praised for it."
And Catholic Church spokesman Peter Cairney commented: "Celtic should be applauded for this move as it helps to remove barriers which cause offence."
A Celtic spokeswoman said: "We support the rights of the individual but will not tolerate behaviour or motivation that alienates others.
"All we ask is that people observe certain rules and ways of behaviour when associating themselves with Celtic."
But Celtic fans themselves see it as a political correct step too far.
Editor of the popular E-Tims fanzine Steve Clarke said: "Celtic, by their action, have managed to label practically every supporter a sectarian bigot."
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What next? Cannae call Aberdeen 'Sheepshaggers' in case it offends them?
Dundee United Arabs? In case it offends Arabs. :54:
It's part and parcel of our game to insult the opposition and especially our biggest and closest rivals. :rolleyes:
Maybe they would have us shake hands with Rangers fans before and after the games. Or even cheer their goals in case our booing and hissing offends them. :31:
Maybe we should stay silent when Celtic score in case our celebrations offend the opposition. :47:
If you ask me then this is * bullshit.
Rant over.
Discuss Don't call them Huns. in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.
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Dirty hun * :icon_mrgreen:
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:50: Dirty hun * can get to *, they will always be huns :50:
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So the song now changes to
GO HOME YA CREAMIES ....
Sorry, doesnt get me goin.... -
Dirty manky ugly hun * and always will be :50:
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no HUNS in europe
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Fine - * "DOBS" it is then..
If asked, we can just pretend it stands for something else...
"Druggie, Obese, Bawbag Scum", for example....
What an absolute disgrace - will the DOBS now ban "Tattie munchers" etc...
will they *. -
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OK, I shall comply.
From now on I will be calling them
Attila's Hordes
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Hairy Horsemen from the Mongolian Plains
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the Cuddly Wuddly Teddy Bears
Nope, doesn't work, no good for songs.
Can I just call them the Frilly Boys boss?
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It just means 'enemy'. In the past they used to call us Huns as well. However what with their * salutes and being the lowest form of life on this planet, the name kinda stuck with them.
Of course there's always a few idiots on other forums that might claim it's got anything to do with Protestants. -
Copyright 2001?
Celtic stopped using the word hun years ago. Doesn`t stop you me or anyone else saying it though.
It`s the phrase 'Old Firm' I want banned. As well as the dual sponsorships and anything else that associates us with those *. It`s time to cut the chord as they`ve been dragging us back for way too long. -
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so is ok for the huns to call us fenians?but we cany call them huns mmmm
* off ya shower of dirty manky hun scum * ...........you wont silence us bhoys
wer heare to stay!!!! huns huns huns huns huns huns huns HUNS!!!!!!!!! -
* me. Never noticed that.
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I didn't think it was hugely offensive to them if im honest ? I have read things where they have said it doesn't bother them. I don't know exactly where the name came from but ive always said it as if it ws just a nickname from us to them...
Have They Banned Some Of The Things They Call Us .. I wonder..?
Footballs Like That.. Just Some Simple Fan Rivalry..
Theres Plenty Of Chants & Songs That Say 'Hun' In Them..
Its been used for years ..
Don't Get Me Wrong , I do agree that theres limits to what you can say eg. racism isnt acceptable ..
But whatever football team you support your bound to have some nicknames for the rivals.. -
Rangers are reffered to as "huns" because the royal family's bloodline dates back to when the Hun Empire stretched across Europe many years ago into Germany.
The Royal family's name is believed to date back to Germany, through another Royal family in more recent years. The Hun empire is believed to be related to this bloodline too.
Hun bloodline was also devoutly protestant, and you know how they feel about the Royalty - the so called "Queen's 11" and all that pish...waving their Union J flags etc.
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Celtic officials are quickly becoming a pain my my * *!!:31:
they can go * themselves, it's my right to call them manky * HUNS if i wish...
TELL ALL THE HUNS YOU KNOW.... TIS GUNNA BE 4 IN A ROW!! -
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It's no gonna stop anyway from sayinh hun anyway
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