Linfield and Glasgow Rangers supporters appear to have plenty in common.
The ‘Gers are historically known as a Protestant club, in contrast to Celtic’s mainly Catholic background, whilst Linfield come from Belfast’s Protestant community. However, whilst the fans of both teams quite clearly have a connection, the clubs are in no way officially affiliated. Indeed, the teams from Glasgow and Belfast have never met in a competitive fixture.
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The National’s James Morgan, though, believes that they may be quite closely connected. Linfield’s new kit, which is a mainly purple shirt with an orange stripe through the middle, has received criticism for its resemblance to a 1912 Ulster Volunteer Force flag. However, Morgan has somehow managed to link this to the ‘Gers, warning the Ibrox side that they must heed the lessons from this episode.
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Many Ibrox supporters are livid with the article, as they believe the issue has nothing to do with them – one fan even called it a “disgusting and bitter article”. They have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts and you can see some of the best comments from the social media platform below.
What a disgusting and bitter article ♂️
— David (@DM821) June 16, 2020
Risible stuff. Pathetic to think this never mind print it!
— ComicSans (@carolstrach) June 16, 2020
That article was absolutely disgraceful. Nothing more than a hatchet job.
— Mr Calder (@cccammy1) June 16, 2020
This is a new low for the broadsheet version of the National.
— Ourssyndicale (@Ourssyndicale) June 16, 2020
How, in any way, is this related to Rangers. Linfield F.C. (of Northern Ireland), produce a kit that has a resemblance to a UVF flag of 108 years ago and James Morgan brings Rangers into this because we have orange on our training gear?
Journalism at its lowest.
— (@CLMWSN_10) June 16, 2020
Utter garbage.
— R M H (@rmh_1981) June 16, 2020
‘Gers fans, were you angered by Morgan’s attempts to involve the club in the controversy over Linfield’s kit? Let us know what you think by commenting below!
