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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59
Every time I hear about Ranger-Celtic I always think of this documentary. Granted I knew about the rivalry before I saw it but really all I knew was that it had a reputation as possibly the most intense and dangerous rivalry in the world. Not to many specifics beyond that.
It's kind of sad. I aced an Irish History course I took on a whim in college, which I was interested in, being part Irish myself, but I'm kind of ashamed to say that I know so little about the history of Scotland. Before watching this doc I was shocked to learn that the Protestant-Catholic dynamic was even present there. |
Celtic were formed to feed the poor of glasgow's impoverished east end and beyond and to this day still a charitable concern.
They are the team of choice for most catholic soccer fans, but, its important to stress they have always been a non denominational club and welcome any players or fans of any creed or colour, its always been the clubs mission statement to be all embracing to everyone who wants to be a part of celtic all are welcome.
Rangers on the other hand employed a no catholic employment or player policy to be excusively prodestant up until as recently as the late 80s.
Let that sink in for a minute.
Now you can probably see where the hatred eminates from.