A Sense of Doubt blog post #3741 - Anti-Woke Scots: Disappointed

A Sense of Doubt blog post #3741 - Anti-Woke Scots: Disappointed

I have been trying to educate myself about international football (soccer) for over a year, mostly United Kingdom and European ball.

It's complicated. So many teams, so many leagues, so many cups, and so much overlapping.

And jargon that I do not understand.

As I check the ESPN soccer page each morning, this story caught my attention.

As someone who identifies as Scottish, I was very disappointed.

I know that many in the United Kingdom are very conservative, especially the Scots, while also almost universally thinking Donald Trump is an ass.

Still, I have read many reports of the racism in the soccer world, chants and actions directed at non-white soccer players. Just gross stuff.

But the fear-induced anti-woke rhetoric that has gripped the U.S. seems to also be in force elsewhere.

Fortunately, it's not ALL of the fans. As the report shares, it was a "small number" of fans.

Nevertheless, I am very disappointed.

If you care to learn more, read on.

Thanks for tuning in.


ABOVE: Rangers have been charged for a banner displayed by fans before the Europa League clash with Fenerbahce. Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44313702/rangers-tell-fans-part-progressive-club-leave

Rangers tell fans: Be part of 'progressive' club or leave

ESPN

Mar 19, 2025, 08:00 AM ET

Rangers have urged fans to help the club remain "modern, progessive" and inclusive, adding that any supporter who doesn't want that should "disassociate" themselves immediately.

Before last week's Europa League round-of-16 second-leg clash with Fenerbahce, a small group of Rangers supporters displayed a banner that read: "Keep woke foreign ideologies out. Defend Europe."

The tie ended with Rangers advancing to the quarterfinals following a 3-3 draw on aggregate and a penalty shootout.

UEFA has since charged Rangers for a "racist and/or discriminatory banner," which the club expects to be met with significant sanctions.

"It is, however, deeply saddening and frankly embarrassing that the club is now set to face significant sanctions for the actions of a very small minority," Rangers said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Rangers is a modern, progressive football club, and we are fiercely proud of our diverse playing squads, workforce and support. For the club to be charged with such a matter in 2025 is shameful, and the disdain for those responsible will be shared by the overwhelming majority of our supporters.

"This charge will bring consequences for the club, while the club is also working to identify those responsible and will ensure they also face consequences.

"For the avoidance of doubt, if you do not believe in 2025 that absolutely everyone is welcome to follow Rangers whether at Ibrox or away, then Rangers is not the club for you, and you should disassociate yourself with the club immediately."

UEFA also charged Rangers for fans throwing of objects at Fenerbahce supporters, as well as another charge for the blockage of passageways in the stands.

"This senseless and criminal behaviour has no place in sport, nor in society," Rangers said. "Again, if you think such behaviour is acceptable, you are not welcome at Rangers matches."

The club said that missles being thrown at football matches is becoming increasingly frequent in Scotland, adding that a Rangers fan "hit and injured by an object thrown towards the away end" in a game against Motherwell earlier this month.

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