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December 12, 2020

Lennon threat was ‘catalyst for change’ in Irish football

The sectarian abuse that forced Celtic legend Neil Lennon to retire from international football marked the “turning point” that transformed the sport in Northern Ireland, the Irish Football Association (IFA) director has claimed. Lennon, a Catholic, was due to lead Northern Ireland out as captain for the first time in a match against Cyprus on... Read More
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August 25, 2020

Scottish Government ‘forced to publish football sectarianism information’

The Scottish Government has been forced to publish previously secret information on sectarianism in football, according to the Lib Dems. The party and anti-sectarianism campaigners Nil By Mouth asked ministers for correspondence with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) on how it grades fan behaviour and any end-of-season reports. After the Scottish Information Commissioner ruled... Read More
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July 18, 2020

Footballers appeal for more support following sectarian abuse

Two top Irish Catholic footballers have appealed to footballing authorities to do more to support players who are subjected to abuse. The call comes from wingers Niall McGinn and James McClean, who both recently opened up about the sectarian abuse they have received throughout their careers. Northern Ireland and Aberdeen winger McGinn, 32, has suggested... Read More
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January 11, 2020

Old Firm told to unite to beat sectarianism

Glasgow’s Old Firm rivals have been urged to come together in a bid to “stamp out” sectarianism from Scottish football. The call comes after footage emerged on social media showing Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, 23, being subjected to such abuse in Glasgow city centre. The video shows the Colombia international, who joined Rangers on a... Read More
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September 19, 2019

Scottish Catholic spokesman: Call for abolition of Catholic schools is like Stalin and Mao

A call for Catholic schools to be abolished in Scotland has been compared to the actions of notorious dictators Joseph Stalin and Chairman Mao. Tom Wood, the former deputy chief constable of Lothian and Borders police, said closing Catholic schools is the best way to tackle bigotry in Scotland. This view was backed by journalist... Read More
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August 29, 2019

Scotland manager backs UEFA’s attempt to get to grips with sectarianism

Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes UEFA’s imposed partial closure of Ibrox could help the fight against sectarianism. Clarke spoke out on the subject in February after being subjected to bigoted abuse at Ibrox over his Catholic background while in charge of Kilmarnock. Clarke praised the “very strong” reaction of Rangers chairman Dave King at the... Read More
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August 16, 2019

MSP accused of inciting sectarianism over pro-Rangers tweet

A Conservative MSP has been accused of inciting sectarianism after he posted a controversial tweet referring to Glasgow Rangers and teams in green kits. Adam Tomkins, MSP for Glasgow and a law professor at the University of Glasgow, recently celebrated Rangers’ 6-1 victory over Hibernian with a tweet stating: ‘Great to be back at Ibrox... Read More
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March 28, 2019

Irish FA condemn anti-Catholic chant, warn perpetrators they could be banned

Northern Ireland football fans that were recorded on video singing an anti-Catholic song will be banned from attending future fixtures, the sport’s governing body has said. The Irish Football Association (IFA) condemned the 20-second video, which was circulated on social media and shows people – some wearing Northern Ireland football jerseys – singing “we hate... Read More
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March 9, 2019

Nearly half of Scottish football fans subjected to sectarian abuse, poll finds

Nearly half of Scottish football fans have been subjected to sectarian abuse at matches but only two-thirds said they would report it to authorities, according to a recent supporters’ poll. Results from the 2018/19 Scottish Football Supporters Survey, which quizzed 6,041 fans from around the country about their experiences attending games, found that 41 per... Read More
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November 2, 2018

Neil Lennon is subjected to sectarian abuse every day, says his agent

Neil Lennon is subjected to sectarian abuse every day in Scotland because he’s an Irish Catholic who played for Celtic, his agent has claimed. Martin Reilly called for action after the Hibernian head coach was hit with a coin during last week’s Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle. Lennon was previously assaulted in the technical area at... Read More
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