Should it be banned?

[Scottishtourist]

There is a curious phenomenon in Scotland,Glasgow in particular.
It's called the "auld firm"match!

Glasgow Celtic vs Glasgow Rangers..a football match!

Today Glasgow is on high alert.There is additional security,A&E Departments have been briefed and are bracing themselves.

Another avenue of concern is "domestic violence."
Studies show that incidences of domestic violence are higher following this particular football match and a school of thought would like to see it banned.

What's your views?

I don't actually see how banning a football match will decrease incidences of domestic violence.Surely that alone cannot be blamed?Why deprive genuine fans of the game from their enjoyment of it because of the actions of a minority of alcohol fuelled,ignorant,brutish people who have difficulty in controlling their fists?

If we're going down that road..then will we also ban Christmas?
Because it has also been documented that domestic violence "peaks" at that time of year too.

Any opinions?

[LovelyLadyLux]

Same phenomenon here and in the USA with various sports activities as well.

[Brian Yare]

2-0 to Celtic. Considering what Rangers have come through after the last few years they did bl**dy well to achieve that scoreline.

[Scottishtourist]

Here's something to think about for all of us old enough to remember!

This sums up "auld firm"game for us.Very poignant!

THE IBROX DISASTER.

"New Year Bells had been ringing
All of Scotland was singing
The old year had died
And the new had been born
As the news of disaster
From Ibrox came spreading
The news that would cause
A whole nation to mourn

Two great goals had been scored
In the last dying moments
Jimmy Johnstone for Celtic
For Rangers' young Stein
Their supporters all cheered them
With voices of thunder
Unknowing what waited on staircase 13

66 people died
Some in flower of their manhood
When the fences gave way
And the barriers bent
Seasoned Glasgow policemen,their faces all tearstained
With brave efforts,endeavoured far worse to prevent.
All of Glasgow enjoined
For the first time in history
In the Glasgow Cathedral no Billys,no Dans
But the Old Firm united to pray for their victims
Of a tragedy set in the memory of man

New Year Bells had been ringing
All of Scotland was singing
The old year had died
And the new had been born
As the news of disaster
From Ibrox came spreading
The news that would cause a whole nation to mourn"

1971..Requiescant in pace.x

[Dusak]

As I utterly detest all football, playing, watching and talking about it, a blanket ban would suit me fine. Then those over paid 'performers' would soon discover what real work consisted of with a pay grade to match.

[A-Four]

Unfortunately ST the 'auld firm' game seems to be more about religion than the actual game, though hopefully it's more about the game, these days, though I am not sure. I remember long ago the very famous Welsh rugby international, J P R Williams saying in a T.V. interview "There is nothing like beating the old enemy at head-quarters" said in his rough Welsh accent, simply melts anyone, and put the fear of God into any English forward.

I do miss the old English - Scottish footballl matches held at Wembley, when Scotland for a whole week-end invaded Trafalgar Square and most parts of the West End became a sea of tartan, and the lads thinking that was the true price for a pint, a bit like buying a drink in George Square, these days, now they've done it up. You know what I mean ST.

[Robbo70]

We have the Merseyside Derby coming up this weekend. The game was scheduled for 5.30pm because Sky Sports had paid for the rights to air it. The police went as far as taking the council to court to try and change it to the usual 12.45 kick off. Although compared to the 'Old Firm' its nothing like as crazy, 40,000 scousers meeting up at midday and drinking all afternoon, then going to the match is more likely to cause trouble. The police estimated the initial cost of 270 more plods will be £50,000 and the knock on effect afterwards will take it up to around £120,000. The early kick off means sober crowds, less trouble and only the victorious side are likely to carry on partying into the city centre. Even though it is labelled as one of the friendliest derbys in the country, the extra drinking time is going to cause problems.

[A-Four]

Well, it seems that Omar and I must have been watching the same football match last night, re- Bolton, he telephoned me to ask if I would put £50 on at Ladbrookes for an Everton win, and not tell you,.............don't tell him, that I've grassed him up. .

[Robbo70]

Well, it seems that Omar and I must have been watching the same football match last night, re- Bolton, he telephoned me to ask if I would put £50 on at Ladbrookes for an Everton win, and not tell you,.............don't tell him, that I've grassed him up. .

it was me that predicted a blueshite win. He goes into every game believing we will win and I have to console him when it doesnt happen