Author Topic: Celtic/Rangers, bobble hats etc (Read 18280 times)

Alf Garnett! · « **on:** December 11, 2005, 10:41:50 pm »

disappeared.

It used to be sung vehemently during the terrace days on the kop.

any reasons behind this vanishing?

I donned the bobble hat during my early days,many would don a half & half & i always thought it (the song) whipped the crowd up & brought a bit of aggression & upped the vocals etc..

Ok,it was a proddy/catholic thing-but is religion why it went?

Has it got a place back at anfield to be sung again?

The Albert Cock · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:02:15 am »

I used to do it myself lar, shouted for Celtic, although I think as a Catholic I should probly have shouted Rangers, to be honest though i dont know that for sure or whether it was religious based or not really, as far as I'm concerned it was just a fun way of warming up the vocal chords to support the MIGHTY REDS.

It used to fuckign work though didnt it!!

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:04:39 am »

Quote from: Dixon on December 12, 2005, 12:02:15 am

although I think as a Catholic I should probly have shouted Rangers

You'd be the only catholic who thought like that

The Albert Cock · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:09:43 am »

Quote from: BIGdavalad on December 12, 2005, 12:04:39 am

You'd be the only catholic who thought like that

haha, to be honest mate, i couldnt really give a fuck, hence why i never knew like! I HATE it when religion comes into footy lar, hate it, I find it embarassing bigstyle, its got no place.

haha, someone commented that no religion would have the power to perform the miracle of Istanbul, still waiting for proof of a bigger mirace!!

Rushian · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:12:01 am »

I never thought it was sung seriously at Anfield - more just something to do pre-match as you got in much earlier.

The Albert Cock · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:16:35 am »

Quote from: Rushian on December 12, 2005, 12:12:01 am

I never thought it was sung seriously at Anfield - more just something to do pre-match as you got in much earlier.

I think your right Steve, dont think it was ever taken seriously but Im sure it was often sung during match although mostly before like yer said.

J-PH · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:19:50 am »

Last heard it a couple of years back in the pub. Albert maybe. Hate it.

Rushian · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:21:27 am »

Quote from: Dixon on December 12, 2005, 12:16:35 am

I think your right Steve, dont think it was ever taken seriously but Im sure it was often sung during match although mostly before like yer said.

it was, but never "seriously". Like you half of those just picked a club regardless of religion. And there were always a few shouts for Inverness, Hamilton Accies etc by those taking the piss.

Jules01 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:26:34 am »

Used to have a L,pool/Celtic bobble hat meself years back when every1 else did and i knew no better!Can hardly imagine Celtic or Rangers chanting before a match L,pool/Everton though!

Nicoliverpool · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:27:09 am »

Heard it a couple of times in the Albert pre game this season.

RI-Red · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:44:48 am »

Very spooky!

I was thinking about this the other day and was going to start a thread (for the older guys) to find out which team they used to sing for before the game!

Mine was Rangers but it always sounded as if Celtic got the bigger chant!

Lacoste-Trackie · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:49:00 am »

always hear it in the albert

to be honest dont see the point n never join in

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2005, 03:50:48 am »

In the North of Ireland or Northern Ireland you 'have' to choose supposedly. My answer i don't support no Italian team so why the fuck would i support a scottish one?

Hypothetical of course

mas-red · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2005, 05:40:03 am »

I have always thought Liverpool had a special relationship with Celtic, I guess with King Kenny coming from there. Not into thereligion thing, so dunno the background behindthat one. However, always considered Celtic the Liverpool of scotland. They have the pedigree and history to be called that. Would rangers be the Man U of scotland?

Joxer · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2005, 07:36:58 am »

What is the song chatn?
How did it go?

lfcistanbul05 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2005, 08:34:29 am »

a group shouts celtic, another group shouts rangers, repeat that for a bit and then everyone shouts liver....pool.
never heard it sung in the ground before, heard it alot in the albert.

used to shout celtic myself

Scouser Red · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2005, 08:46:32 am »

Quote from: Dixon on December 12, 2005, 12:09:43 am

haha, to be honest mate, i couldnt really give a fuck, hence why i never knew like! I HATE it when religion comes into footy lar, hate it, I find it embarassing bigstyle, its got no place.

haha, someone commented that no religion would have the power to perform the miracle of Istanbul, still waiting for proof of a bigger mirace!!

Don't go to Glasgow then.

the red rebel · « **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2005, 08:49:01 am »

used to shout celtic meself...mainly cos i err dislike rangers. also 1989 may celtic park to.

BarryD · « **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2005, 08:53:42 am »

I got some funny looks from Norn Irish Catholic lads when I shouted "Rangers!" in the Albert with my broad Limerick accent!!!

RedMerseyMan · « **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2005, 09:13:11 am »

Always had a Liverpool/Rangers bobble hat in 80's and early 90's.
Still follow the Rangers now and hope we draw them on Friday.

Sasquatch · « **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2005, 09:23:46 am »

As I recal, it was shouted often up until the Kop got demolished. Both taeams used to be shouted at about the same volume level. I used to shout Stenhousemuir though.....just to be different.

The Albert Cock · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2005, 09:53:46 am »

Quote from: Scouser Red on December 12, 2005, 08:46:32 am

Don't go to Glasgow then.

haha, no intention of mate

Scottish-Don · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2005, 11:33:14 am »

I have a Half/Half Liverpool/Aberdeen Scarf

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2005, 11:52:02 am »

The whole point of the song was the concluding line wasn't it? 'Levvvvvvvv-pewwwwwwl'

The Cappuccino Kid · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:03:08 pm »

Think both are a bunch of wankers to be honest

Darren G · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:32:27 pm »

Quote from: Jules01 on December 12, 2005, 12:26:34 am

Used to have a L,pool/Celtic bobble hat meself years back when every1 else did and i knew no better!Can hardly imagine Celtic or Rangers chanting before a match L,pool/Everton though!

I think that goes without saying, primarily due to the fact that nobody outside of Merseyside has even heard of Everton.

ArthurDent · « **Reply #26 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:51:02 pm »

Quote from: ♠Bad Santa♠ on December 12, 2005, 03:50:48 am

In the North of Ireland or Northern Ireland you 'have' to choose supposedly.

Complete Ballachs.

Dundee United for me !

rednich85 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 12, 2005, 01:15:20 pm »

Quote from: ♠Bad Santa♠ on December 12, 2005, 03:50:48 am

In the North of Ireland or Northern Ireland you 'have' to choose supposedly. My answer i don't support no Italian team so why the fuck would i support a scottish one?

Hypothetical of course

From Northern Ireland aswell

Cant stand Celtic because of my mates stupid support for a team based on religion

Dont mind Rangers really......there a bit shit though arent they

I'm more of an East fife man myself

zigackly · « **Reply #28 on:** December 12, 2005, 01:25:28 pm »

Got family in Pollock Shiels so I'm supposed to say Rangers, but I've always had a soft spot for Celtic myself.

Redondo · « **Reply #29 on:** December 12, 2005, 01:47:05 pm »

Celtic and Rangers fans don't really care about anyone else. All they want is to hate each other. I'm a hoop (old man's from Glasgae) but to be honest Celtic fans know very little about any other club bar Celtic. Went to the 1-1 1st leg in the UEFA cup a couple of years back and most Celtic fans had hardly even heard to Steven Gerrard! Couldn't name one other player! Clueless, honestly.

I've always hated Rangers but their fans definitely seem to be knowledgable.

You just can't talk to either Celtic or rangers fans thought, it's all about absolutes with them. Then put 5000cc's of religion on top......

MAKE SECARTIANISM HISTORY

cork scouser · « **Reply #30 on:** December 12, 2005, 01:58:00 pm »

Couldn't give a toss about either club.
This chant gets a blast in the Albert before most games.

tommy- · « **Reply #31 on:** December 12, 2005, 02:12:11 pm »

Quote from: Scottish-Don on December 12, 2005, 11:33:14 am

I have a Half/Half Liverpool/Aberdeen Scarf

you say that like it's a good thing.

I trust you leave it at home on match days

Murf · « **Reply #32 on:** December 12, 2005, 02:18:49 pm »

Some people chanted the two, then a long Liv---er---pool at the end

Scottish-Don · « **Reply #33 on:** December 12, 2005, 03:50:10 pm »

Quote from: tommy- on December 12, 2005, 02:12:11 pm

you say that like it's a good thing.

Mmmmhhh,

It is indeed!!

Last English Club to win a European Trophy/Last Scottish Club to win a European Trophy

Redsnappa · « **Reply #34 on:** December 12, 2005, 04:33:46 pm »

The Rangers/Celtic chant has been consigned to history just like 'I'm a bow-legged chicken' and 'We don't Carry Bottles'.

Different era, different Kopites. I used to love the whole Kop singing the 'Dambusters March' (not the we all hate Leeds version).

For the record....."CELTIC"

Kemlyn 28 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 12, 2005, 06:21:59 pm »

Quote from: Rushian on December 12, 2005, 12:12:01 am

I never thought it was sung seriously at Anfield - more just something to do pre-match as you got in much earlier.

Enough idiots used to wear half and half bobble hats though!Me I wore a Rangers silkie for a couple of games .

Murf · « **Reply #36 on:** December 12, 2005, 06:28:33 pm »

Quote from: Redsnappa on December 12, 2005, 04:33:46 pm

The Rangers/Celtic chant has been consigned to history just like 'I'm a bow-legged chicken' and 'We don't Carry Bottles'.

Different era, different Kopites. I used to love the whole Kop singing the 'Dambusters March' (not the we all hate Leeds version).

For the record....."CELTIC"

Who said that they don't sing Don't carry bottles etc

Alf Garnett! · « **Reply #37 on:** December 12, 2005, 06:38:35 pm »

wow-i'm shocked i've done a post that hasn't been jibbed!

seriously,

I used to shout for Rangers meself & personally speaking-would like to see it re-introduced but would be surprised if it ever took off again.

I agree it was mainly sung pre-match & i reckon it did serve a good warm up for the tonsils before the game started.

some interesting feedback tho'.

I'd deffo prefer it to "we hate nottingham forest......" for sure.

Kopite · « **Reply #38 on:** December 12, 2005, 06:57:03 pm »

Rangers for me, sort of comes from coming from a half-Scottish/half-Scouse family. My late father (Scottish) was Rangers before he met my mum (Scouse). I will always support Scotland before England as LFC owes more to the Jocks than any other nation (King Billy Liddell, Shanks, King Kenny, Souness - the player, Hansen).

Thing is if we get them in the CL there will no half scarf for me, and no love-in like when we played Celtic (which was a disgrace by the way as you only follow one team - Liverpool). I really hope we give them a proper hiding, sending them back to Scotland with their tail between their legs.

C'mon you Mighty Reds.

Redsnappa · « **Reply #39 on:** December 12, 2005, 07:15:09 pm »

Quote from: Murf on December 12, 2005, 06:28:33 pm

Who said that they don't sing Don't carry bottles etc

Yep, ok, odd pockets of the Kop sing it, same as the 'Come on you Mighty Reds' song, but it's hardly the whole Kop like it used to be in the old days - certainly nothing like the exposure 'Five Times', 'Fields' and PST get.