1. Case Study Rangers Versus Celtic

2. What we know ❖ We have a lot of definitions and ideas of what nationalism, nation, and nation-state are, so let’s look at a one very important example of how sports can play an very active role in the nationalism of one’s country.

3. Celtic Versus Rangers ❖ The city of Glasgow, Scotland has one of the most hotly contested sports rivalries in the world. ❖ Within the city of Glasgow there are two professional soccer teams: Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtic. ❖ Let’s look at the article on Mark Scott.

4. Celtic Versus Rangers ❖ The city of Glasgow, Scotland has one of the most hotly contested sports rivalries in the world. ❖ Within the city of Glasgow there are two professional soccer teams: Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtic. ❖ Let’s look at the article on Mark Scott. As you read it, think of the ideas of nationalism that you know and how it fits to the article.

5. The History of England in Two Slides ❖ They have courses at University dedicated to this topic, so I will try and make it brief. ❖ The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 was the beginning of the end of Catholics in England. A Protestant King (William III) faced off against James II (Catholic King). ❖ Both wanted to win, however, William ended up winning the war and the Glorious Revolution was born.

6. The History of England in Two Slides ❖ Catholics might not have been the best fighters, but we have a long memory. ❖ The rivalry went across the ocean to Ireland, where the Boyne River was. Landowning Protestants began to take advantage of the Catholics. ❖ The British Protestants began to foothold themselves into the colonies, Ireland included.

7. Short History of the Irish ❖ Ireland was always the whipping boys of the British. After a few failed attempts and a Civil War, Ireland (the south at least) was declared a Republic in 1949, after being sort of free since 1923. ❖ The Potato famine of the mid 1840’s set into place the problems with Rangers and Celtic. With no food, people moved to where there would be food and jobs. Some 20% of the Irish population emigrated.Potato famine

8. The Irish Move to Scotland ❖ Scotland was close to Ireland, with Glasgow being the largest city. ❖ Irish moved there for work and food. It was the time of the Industrial Revolution, and Scotland was part of Britain and therefore part of the boom. ❖ A lot of Catholics coming into a Protestant town, there could be some trouble a brewing.

9. What is special about Rangers and Celtic ❖ Rangers was founded in 1872. Its colours are Blue, Red and White... kinda like the Union Jack.Union Jack ❖ They were the protestant club, and they hated the Catholic Club.

10. What is special about Rangers and Celtic ❖ Glasgow Celtic were formed in 1888, and were supported by the lower class Irish peasants. Who would of figured, Celtic an Irish club. ❖ When at a game there it is not uncommon to see the Irish Tri-Colour, and singing “You will never walk alone”“You will never walk alone”

11. A Rivalry Tied Up In Religion ❖ After reading the article, answer the questions below. 1. When did the Rangers first sign a high-profile Catholic player? Why is that important? 2. Is it a majority or minority of supporters for these clubs that become involved in sectarian violence? 3. Why was playing the flute seen as infuriating when Rangers play Celtic? 4. What organization did the friends of Mark Scott create to combat the sectarian violence in Glasgow? 5. What have Rangers and Celtic created together to combat sectarian violence?

12. A Rivalry Tied Up In Religion ❖ The Answers: 1. 1989, Mo Johnston was the first openly Catholic player to play for Rangers. 2. It is vocal minority of fans are ruining it for other fans. 3. Playing the flute was the battle cry for the Protestants before the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. 4. The friends of Mark Scott created the organization known as Nil-by-MouthNil-by-Mouth 5. Combined to create the “Old Firm Alliance”

13. The Big Deal ❖ We are looking at the ideas of sports here, and think of it this way, is it any different from what happens at a Flame/Oiler or Eskimo/Stampeder game. ❖ We might not kill each other, but we taunt as much as the do with Celtic and Rangers. ❖ Think about this... Why do sporting events become events where nationalism is expressed? ❖ Read “Flags on the Field”, and come-up with a new title for the article. When you have a new title, tell us why you chose that title. ❖ For the record, the killer of Mark Scott received a life sentence.