It would be considerably remiss of me, in what has been a remarkable
week, not to mention the considerable support for our club from Celtic
FC and their fans, in particular The Green Brigade, by way of their
zombie related banners.
A zombie of course by definition is undead or not dead depending on your preference.
Considering some have depicted the Green Brigade as the hardcore element
of the Celtic support, only adds to my appreciation. That they have
taken the time for such a public display of solidarity with the Rangers
support is quite simply staggering.
Their banner which depicts Rangers as zombies, and thus not dead,
finally puts to bed once and for all any accusation that our clubs
history and heritage has died. In fact I've been so impressed with it it
may well be the basis for a future article “Rangers - the club who
would not die” so on a personal note I must thank them for their
inspiration.
But I would not be doing our friends in the Green Brigade justice if I
was to stop there. For the banner depicts a lone gunman, which I presume
is Stewart Regan, forlornly trying to kill of these zombies to no
avail. How good of them to acknowledge that despite the best attempts of
the SFA Rangers will not die.
But it would even more remiss of me not to mention the contribution of
Celtic FC and their stewards with regard to these banners. For not only
did they ensure that these banners were displayed on more than one
occasion they allowed them to remain on display. To such an extent in
fact that they have incurred the wrath of the SFA. What an honourable
sacrifice.
But special mention must be reserved for the Parkhead stewards, whose
syncronised turning of the backs as the banner was unfurled was quite
simply drilling of the highest order. I’m sure they wont be offended if I
say such a synchronised display of drill was on a par with anything I
have seen from the best Royal Marines or Guards drill squads. In fact
it would come as no surprise to me if an invitation to the Edinburgh
Military tattoo was not forthcoming.
But the support from our friends in the east does not end there. For a
further banner demanded "Justice for zombies". Even the supporters of
our greatest sporting rivals are acknowledging that there is a lack of
fairness and balance by those in authority towards our club. Amazing.
But it would appear this may not be the end of it. For the plethora of
empty seats at Parkhead last night perhaps suggests some are busy making
further banners.
In these difficult times for us as Rangers supporters it is particularly
heart warming that rather than support your own team you would spend
your time making banners displaying your support for ours.
My sincere thanks to all who have shown their support for our club by way of these banners.
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