Common questions

Why do Rangers Say No Surrender?

Why do Rangers Say No Surrender?

“No Surrender (to the IRA)” is a chant sung to the tune of the hymn “Oil in My Lamp”, expressing opposition to the Irish Republican Army, that has been used as a football chant by England fans. It was sung in pubs in the 1970s and 1980s. It was sung by Rangers F.C. supporters, many of whom have strong unionist beliefs.

Did Rangers actually die?

The Rangers Football Club plc entered liquidation on 31 October 2012. Rangers gained promotion to the first tier of the Scottish leagues in 2016, and in 2021 won their first Scottish league title since the insolvency.

Why do Rangers say WATP?

The Rangers slogan ‘WATP’ stands for ‘We Are The People’. It is sometimes sung as a chant by Gers supporters during football matches.

Why do Rangers fans sing bouncy bouncy?

The Bouncy was first performed in 1984 as a terrace song at Rangers’ home ground Ibrox Stadium. In 1990, the then Rangers head of security, Alistair Hood jokingly suggested that Ibrox Stadium should have seatbelts installed to stop fans doing The Bouncy.

Is Fields of Athenry sectarian?

The clip shows a rendition of the Irish folk tune, “Fields of Athenry”, punctuated by shouts of “IRA” and “Sinn Fein”. This song is sung at Celtic games and at supporters’ nights every week, there’s nothing sectarian about the ‘Fields of Athenry’. I can assure you that Stephen is not sectarian at all.”

Why do Rangers fans sing Penny Arcade?

It has been adopted by Glasgow Rangers fans in Scotland and a charity version of the song is helping raise cash for a worthwhile cause. Thousands of pounds expected from downloads and single sales of Penny Arcade are going to the Erksine Hospital, which helps wounded servicemen and veterans.

When did Rangers cheat?

Alan Thompson in bizarre Rangers ‘cheat’ blast as he reopens Peter Lovenkrands rivalry. The Englishman is still clearly very annoyed by an incident that happened in 2004. Alan Thompson has reignited his rivalry with Peter Lovenkrands by branding him a cheat in a bizarre Twitter outburst.

What does sevco mean?

Sevco=new club Rangers=dead club Does that help ya, quite simply really, “ur clubs deid mate, u let it die” 😉 1. 2. 9.

What does 55 mean for Rangers?

It’s title number 55 for the club – the most of any football club in the world – and the first in 10 years following one of the most arduous decades in the club’s history.

What was Trevelyan’s corn?

The lyrics say the convict’s crime is that he “stole Trevelyan’s corn”; this is a reference to Charles Edward Trevelyan, a senior English civil servant in the administration of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in Dublin Castle. Trevelyan famously said, “the judgement of God sent the calamity to teach the Irish a lesson”.

What do Rangers call Celtic fans?

The Old Firm is the collective name for the Scottish football clubs Celtic and Rangers, which are both based in Glasgow.

Why did England fans start singing No Surrender?

During the ban, some English fans started to follow Rangers in Europe and there were Rangers fans who supported England. The song – which seems linked to Northern Irish unionist or loyalist politics – may have been adopted at this point, says Lyons. While this theory is a common one, there’s no concrete evidence, notes Lyons.

What was the original name of Bruce Springsteen’s No Surrender?

It was originally called “Brothers Under The Bridges”. Bruce Springsteen was reluctant to add this song to the album, but E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt convinced him to put it on. It has since become popular and been played on many of concerts.

What are the chants of the Texas Rangers?

We will follow in the footsteps of our team. We will follow on. We will follow on. We are the people! We are the people! We are the people! And it’s part of every Rangers player’s dream. Na, na, na, na, na, na. Roll up and spend your last dime. Anyone I’ve ever met. Blue and White army! Blue and White army!

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Ruth Doyle