I don’t get the flares thing. It’s not a part of my going-to-see-Celtic tradition. But if it was my thing, I’d have the courage of my convictions, I wouldn’t hide the fact.
There are consequences of bringing flares to football games, always has been. By not having the courage to openly ignite them, those consequences are not personalised to the individuals who regard this as an integral part of what they do at a football game, they are visited upon everyone in the vicinity, as well as the club.
The problem with flares at Celtic games is those who bring them hide the fact – as they clearly know there are consequences, and presumably aren’t too interested in taking responsibility for them. ‘Keen on flares, not keen enough to stand up for them’, is why the issue persists.
I get the attraction to bright, shiny, things, but this isn’t a campaign to bring the vote to disenfranchised people against a force who will execute the offender on sight. It’s about bringing a flare to a football game. If it’s so important, do it openly. If you think Health and Safety are simply wrong, find the evidence and use it in court. Have the courage to change something. I know lots of Celtic fans who have had the courage to put their name to something they believed in, in recent years. It’s seldom easy, but it has been done.
But in the years of this debate no one has ever pointed to evidence that igniting flares in a football ground is a clever thing to do. It’s just a ‘look at me’ exercise, ‘But don’t look at my face’, of course.
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Episode 5 of ‘A Celtic State of Mind’ finds Paul John Dykes and Kevin Graham discussing a variety of topical subjects concerning Celtic Football Club, including:
* What now for the Green Brigade?
* Dedryck Boyata – Are reinforcements on route?
* Virgil van Dijk – The windfall cometh;
* Emilio Izaguirre – Moving on.
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The Liam Noel thing. LOL
Both Love the Celtic
Tommy Rogic.
OOOH I could crusha grape.
Tom is gonnae be really talked about as much as, the much younger MOOOOOOOOOOOOUSA Dembeleeeeee.
Start the Season. Hopefully I will win some bets this Season. Over 3.5 goals most games. I’m going 4.5 This Season.
First Half.
DBHOY
Oh,jJesus,isn’t it…
Pete
I missed Benicassim last week. First time in 4 years I have missed the Spanish Festival. My mates who went told me that the Red Hot Chili Peppers were marginally better than Liam Gallagher, who sang Oasis classics for a coupla hour sing song wi the crowd.
Californication
A IRISH SOLDIER BOY——-sung by emily
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHPvILer570
HH
Just Move as soon as you pass.
It isnae rocket Salad.
CL or EL is the question.
Brendan is giving insights that are Precious.
Listen up and Listen GOOD.
Blackstairs Rebel – Irish Soldier boy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6icLJfYMMI
HH
Petec
Are you mad (I know, stop laughing you lot) 4.5 this season. Far better HT/FT Celtic or level/FT Celtic. Much better odds.
DD
One of my favourite tunes…
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge …
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lwlogyj7nFE
Delaneys Dunky…
I actually like to Rap… too shy to do so. The wee guys ears have been hammered for a long time noo, Scooby Doo.
The best track on that album was, IMO
Michigan :))
The Clancy Brothers – Johnny I hardly Knew Ye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcJR9y4bLHA
HH
Notorious was an awesome film btw.
Aburntoutcase
Poor comment IMO
No Irish Need Apply
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SiLTPx9jM
HH
aburntoutcase on 23rd July 2017 5:07 am
Petec
Are you mad (I know, stop laughing you lot) 4.5 this season. Far better HT/FT Celtic or level/FT Celtic. Much better odds.
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Some might say I am. At Least I don’t Capitalise I and am. Biblical Rudi Vata.
Aye I’m a real Rocket.
HH Celtic
CELTIC
Aye Ready
LOLSVille.CSC
DBhoy
Great song spawned the worst ever cover version ever.
Girl band?? Dreadful
Aburntoutcase
Apologies I wasn’t clearer.
It was your post to petec I was referring to, looks like he wasn’t too offended
DD
I haven’t heard that version and won’t be googling it :)
DD, will Stuart sign?
I sincerely hope he does.
He is Scottish and he will regret Leaving Celtic….. Bank balance will be enhanced. WTF
Dbhoy
I apologise too. I actually didn`t mean to offend. Sometimes I forget the smiley hing.
DBhoy
Don’t mate. Daft wee lassies singing about heroin addiction as though it is a nursery rhyme. Crass
Dbhoy on 23rd July 2017 5:10 am
Aburntoutcase
Poor comment IMO.
…………………………………………
There was nothing wrong with the comment.
Don’t bea Nanny.
Respect always.
Irish Brigade – Kinky Boots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww
HH
Pete
Dinnae ken neebs.
Only Stuart Armstrong does.
He will not let his heart rule his highly intelligent brain though.
Petec
Thanks. Never meant to offend you. Meant what I said about the odds.
Watched Notorious getting home from Work Thurs night/Fri Morning.
Biggie Smalls was a Leo Sayer… Deep Deep down there was a Great dude there.
If you have 2 Parents be Thankful.
aburntoutcase- no worries
Petec- Aye,ok
Boys of the Old Brigade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEXQkrllGbA
HH
Sionnach – Step away from the keyboard NOW! A wee bit of Nancy Sinatra wisnae too bad though.
Delaneys Dunky
He is a £50M player @ EPL rates.
I reckon he is Joe le Toff. I dinnae understand leaving the Cauldron that is Celtic Park.
A Big team has likely tapped him up.
None are Bigger than Celtic Howevaaaaah. I just don’t get it.
ABURNTOUTCASE on 23RD JULY 2017 4:55 AM
Most Republicans have no time for Nationalists.
HH
ABURNTOUTCASE on 23RD JULY 2017 5:37 AM
Didnt think anyone was paying attention :-)
HH
Dbhoy on 23rd July 2017 5:33 am
Respect dude.
a Tune for Ye
Pete
If you have one loving parent be thankful.
Being an orphan is hard start.
Better than being aborted though.
Life is sacred.
Snipers Promise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHS8LAqHyHs
HH
Sionnach
How would you know?
Til Ireland a Nation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIiUqfxFttM
HH
ABURNTOUTCASE on 23RD JULY 2017 5:41 AM
Here’s watching you kid ;-)
HH