Frank Owen
Well-known member
I'm intrigued, Larry. It's not difficult to understand why there's such pernicious baggage attached to the rivalry between the two clubs.I do. End of.
Anybody who has read anything on Scottish History, both political and social will see clearly that Scotland's Irish Catholic population has been discriminated against, almost at every level.
Where we get actions of that sort, then, sure as fate, we will get a reaction. Much as I don't hate them or their supporters, I find it impossible to cut them any slack for their input to the historical, cancerous, baggage which has done nothing other than hold society back.
Thing is, that mentality isn't confined to the beautiful game; it's actually as equally prevalent now as it has ever been, in all walks of life.
The superiority complex, the absolute belief in their supremacy. That disdain for anything different, anybody, any culture, colour, or creed, is their raison d' etre.
Maybe not the time or place for such a discussion, Larry; but I'm sure if I'm ever lucky enough to meet you in person we would enjoy chewing the fat.
Just for the record: I have good mates from the dark side; and yes, I do like them.