Comments on: Peter Lawwell unhappy about lack of action on Famine song http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/peter-lawwell-unhappy-about-lack-of-action-on-famine-song/ Freelance Journalist, Author & Blogger Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:56:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: peter mccabe http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/peter-lawwell-unhappy-about-lack-of-action-on-famine-song/#comment-1760 peter mccabe Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:12:49 +0000 http://www.philmacgiollabhain.com/?p=273#comment-1760 Srtrc are not capable of dealing with sectarianism or racism - anyone who thinks they could possibly be are deluding themselves. Why would an organization whose very existence (player interviews, action at matches, programme entries etc) relies on the approval of the SFA, SPL and its clubs ever be so bold as to criticise the mighty Rangers FC and its "fans" for any chant? Srtrc are an English-based charity who use videos to try to educate kids - great as far as it goes but I hope nobody is kidding themselves. Only consistent reports to bodies outside of Scotland will stop the cover-up and end the songs of hate. Srtrc are not capable of dealing with sectarianism or racism – anyone who thinks they could possibly be are deluding themselves.

Why would an organization whose very existence (player interviews, action at matches, programme entries etc) relies on the approval of the SFA, SPL and its clubs ever be so bold as to criticise the mighty Rangers FC and its “fans” for any chant?

Srtrc are an English-based charity who use videos to try to educate kids – great as far as it goes but I hope nobody is kidding themselves. Only consistent reports to bodies outside of Scotland will stop the cover-up and end the songs of hate.

]]> By: Anna http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/peter-lawwell-unhappy-about-lack-of-action-on-famine-song/#comment-1337 Anna Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:20:49 +0000 http://www.philmacgiollabhain.com/?p=273#comment-1337 Brendan read the history The Fields Of Athenry is not racist it's a folk song about the Irish having to leave their land due to the famine . Do you think Flower of Scotland is racist when it tells the English to 'go homewards to think again'? Brendan read the history The Fields Of Athenry is not racist it’s a folk song about the Irish having to leave their land due to the famine . Do you think Flower of Scotland is racist when it tells the English to ‘go homewards to think again’?

]]> By: JOKE http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/peter-lawwell-unhappy-about-lack-of-action-on-famine-song/#comment-1310 JOKE Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:13:43 +0000 http://www.philmacgiollabhain.com/?p=273#comment-1310 I personally am disgusted at SRTRC the S.F.A. and Rangers football club,the double standards of all 3 are unbelievable it is absolutely amazing that ONE fan can be heard making a racist comment to Maurice Edu yet tens of thousands can chant TFS every week regardless of who they play without any consequence whatsoever,all racist comments should be eradicated from football. I personally am disgusted at SRTRC the S.F.A. and Rangers football club,the double standards of all 3 are unbelievable it is absolutely amazing that ONE fan can be heard making a racist comment to Maurice Edu yet tens of thousands can chant TFS every week regardless of who they play without any consequence whatsoever,all racist comments should be eradicated from football.

]]> By: Ken http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/peter-lawwell-unhappy-about-lack-of-action-on-famine-song/#comment-1300 Ken Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:12:41 +0000 http://www.philmacgiollabhain.com/?p=273#comment-1300 This sounds promising from SRTRC. Sure, v, v slow on the uptake, for this FS has been around for far too long now. And good show by Lawwell; this issue just can no continue to be ignored by SRTC, football administrators of all clubs, politicians, supporters, et al. RFC have to return to making clear and unambigious statements to their supporters, "this ditty can no be sung"! This sounds promising from SRTRC. Sure, v, v slow on the uptake, for this FS has been around for far too long now. And good show by Lawwell; this issue just can no continue to be ignored by SRTC, football administrators of all clubs, politicians, supporters, et al. RFC have to return to making clear and unambigious statements to their supporters, “this ditty can no be sung”!

]]> By: FIGHTRACISM http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/peter-lawwell-unhappy-about-lack-of-action-on-famine-song/#comment-1295 FIGHTRACISM Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:58:07 +0000 http://www.philmacgiollabhain.com/?p=273#comment-1295 Brendan, The Jewish community sing songs themed around the Holocaust, does that mean perjorative songs around that episode should be permitted, wither in stadia or society. I think we both know the answer to that. Regarding the article and the contributions, it is refreshing to see Michael McMahon cast doubts on the motives of Show Racism the Red Card, who have been shamed throughout this episode. Their unwillingness to address this comprehensively has illustrated a two-tier attitude to racism. The comments of Ged Grebby defy belief and I can only hope that Aiden McGeady lets them know in no uncertain terms wht to do with their last minute offer. SRTRC have been told about anti-Irish racism for years and have showed a lack of appetite to deal with it. They have been exposed as a sham organisation on the issue of racism, as any body would who decides to cherry pick the issues they will willingly confront. Ironically the same could be said of Lawwell and Celtic FC whose intervention comes late in the day. The Famine Song, and indeed other manifestations of anti-Irish racism will continue in stadia until the SPL have the moral fibre to act. Brendan, The Jewish community sing songs themed around the Holocaust, does that mean perjorative songs around that episode should be permitted, wither in stadia or society. I think we both know the answer to that. Regarding the article and the contributions, it is refreshing to see Michael McMahon cast doubts on the motives of Show Racism the Red Card, who have been shamed throughout this episode. Their unwillingness to address this comprehensively has illustrated a two-tier attitude to racism. The comments of Ged Grebby defy belief and I can only hope that Aiden McGeady lets them know in no uncertain terms wht to do with their last minute offer. SRTRC have been told about anti-Irish racism for years and have showed a lack of appetite to deal with it. They have been exposed as a sham organisation on the issue of racism, as any body would who decides to cherry pick the issues they will willingly confront. Ironically the same could be said of Lawwell and Celtic FC whose intervention comes late in the day. The Famine Song, and indeed other manifestations of anti-Irish racism will continue in stadia until the SPL have the moral fibre to act.

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