fly the flag

Dear NTV,

I have just returned from a local watering hole having watched a poor Rangers team draw 0:0 at Dens Park to give us a gap of 12 points over Wee Dick's under achievers. Following on from last Sunday and 3:0 against Hibs, things could not improve. That is a fact.

I have to admit, however, to being extremely disappointed at having to watch stewards employed by Celtic PLC (and therefore paid to some degree by ourselves, the fans) confronting a group of fans unfurling a Buckie CSC banner bearing both Scottish and Irish flags at half time in the Jock Stein Stand.

The flag was eventually removed and the reaction of other fans in the ground made it clear that we, the fans ,were not happy about this.

What is the problem with Celtic Supporters displaying their colours at any time during the game? Only last Sunday the Rangers support draped all sorts of banners over the Lions Stand at half time. While not adding to the enjoyment of my half time bovril and rancid pie, it added dubiously to the spectacle that is an Old Firm game. There was no reaction whatsoever to their Red Hand flags and St.Georges Crosses from the Celtic stewards.

They did however come out the traps like Bin Laden running to hide in the Rangers trophy room today at half time to confront our own fans.

At a time when the atmosphere at Celtic Park is well below par on most occasions, why do the powers that be blatantly attempt to suppress the fans who try to inject some craic into the half time break? Has there been an official statement to Supporters' Clubs on this matter?

While I appreciate that club sponsors bring money to the club, surely having their hoardings covered by flags at half time will not damage their business beyond repair?

To the boys in Buckie and all other supporters clubs I say - we've won the League again, fly the flag

MARTIN DORO
by e-mail

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