McCoist On The New Hate Crime Act

[PhilippeTheFair]

I don't know one person who wouldn't be in breach of this when we play them, Ally is spot on here.


Angry Ally McCoist has ripped into the new hate crime act which has come into effect in Scotland - claiming he and his fellow Rangers fans will all be at risk of breaching it against Celtic on Sunday.

The bill – passed by MSPs back in 2021 – was rubber-stamped on Monday and aims to combat abuse which "stirs up hatred" surrounding age, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and disability. But a het-up McCoist – who praised the law's loudest detractor JK Rowling – is aghast over the introduction of it in Scotland and believes he and his fellow Ibrox supporters will be in the cross hairs of it when Philippe Clement's side host their biggest rivals this weekend.

Speaking to talkSPORT, McCoist said: "We've got a hate bill by the way, a hate bill has been passed in the country. And I can guarantee you, next Sunday at Ibrox, I, along with 48,000 will be committing a breach of that hate bill in the particular Rangers vs Celtic game we are all going to. It is madness."

And McCoist believes officers in blue will not be in favour of the law which has come into effect with fears from within it could damage public trust in the force.

The Rangers icon added: "That's exactly what the police think (impossible to enforce). The police spokesperson has come out and more and less said that. He obviously can't because he'll get himself in trouble. He has implied it, everybody with two brain cells in their head knows it's madness, crazy. There is nobody in our country who thinks that is a good idea, who I have spoken to."

 

[julian candy]

He's absolutely spot on but you just know how it'll be spun.

 

[ColdLager]

As soon as more of them get done for it than us it will be dumped just like their football nonsense act

 

[Elgin is Blue]

Well said Super. Bang on the money.

 

[Bknowe]

He's right but the problem is that nonsensical laws like this and the OBaF act can be passed in Scotland by a majority vote of MSPs.

There is no HoL act as a 2nd check and maybe Westminster should have stepped in again like they did with GRR and DRS. Although that's possibly what the Nats were wanting to happen so they had more grievance to stir up.

 

[douzpwa]

Well that's the SNP fecked or like Celtic fans will be immune to this over the top form of control?

 

[Bluethruandthru]

The lunatics have been running the asylum for far too long in this country and people really do need to wake the F***K up.

 

[SIRBLUE]

In what way will everyone be breaching the hate bill.
I'm not sure what he means tbh
Is he talking about singing The Billy Boys or similar?

 

[Florabear]

The lunatics have been running the asylum for far too long in this country and people really do need to wake the F***K up.

. You get (as a country) what you vote for

 

[BoyInRoyalBlue]

Well that's the SNP fecked or like Celtic fans will be immune to this over the top form of control?

Thats why the OFAB act got binned, they didn't think it would affect them and they would have open season on us.

They are all blinded by there own bigotry, unfortunately for them the law and society doesn't work like that.

 

[Florabear]

In what way will everyone be breaching the hate bill.
I'm not sure what he means tbh
Is he talking about singing The Billy Boys or similar?

Any song referencing "if you hate Celtic" clap your hands......

 

[PhilippeTheFair]

The lunatics have been running the asylum for far too long in this country and people really do need to wake the F***K up.

This.

The real hate is from the hierarchy to the peasants when folk stop and think.

Not the lowly folk hating on each other. hate is coming down on us through numerous policies.

 

[bob1873]

The lunatics have been running the asylum for far too long in this country and people really do need to wake the F***K up.

Absolutely mate every person is entitled to a view on everything. Obviously some things are a step too far but you should be able to comment on politics religions etc with impunity without overstepping the mark.

 

[JayDee]

A lot of fans were breaking the law before anyway. I think what Ally said was unfortunate as it will only be Gers fans at the game.

 

[Desolatedadobear]

I happen to think that ALL religions are glaringly obvious targets for ridicule and rightly so. Does this now mean I’m a criminal?

 

[JC85]

I agree with him but it's not the smartest thing he's ever said, can already see from the article where it's heading.

 

[dh1963]

I await the "McCoist in sectarianism admission" headlines.

 

[Mrs Presley]

The simple solution to get rid of the Poison that is the SNP is for people to get out of their beds and go and VOTE!
Far too many just can't be bothered then moan all day long when the clowns come away with this rubbish.

 

[SuperAlly83]

I get his point but I think it could have been made more carefully and eloquently. What he is saying is that football has lots of rivalries, none more heated than the OF and this law is a blanket which could see people punished for things which are just part of a strong sporting rivalry

 

[wee bud's pit boots]

As soon as more of them get done for it than us it will be dumped just like their football nonsense act

Nailed it, spot on.

This will be aimed at our community first and foremost.

 

[PhilippeTheFair]

I get his point but I think it could have been made more carefully and eloquently. What he is saying is that football has lots of rivalries, none more heated than the OF and this law is a blanket which could see people punished for things which are just part of a strong sporting rivalry

Most folk I know aren't wordsmith's with an extensive vocabulary who can Jesuit speak.

The latter language I'm learning for my online communications.

 

[Blu_ultra]

This has back fired on the SNP. People are fed up of the nanny state’s ’thought police’. I’m hoping it is the beginning of sense prevailing rather than reactive people pleasing government.

 

[JC85]

I await the "McCoist in sectarianism admission" headlines.

That's exactly where it's going isn't it? Like I said, not the smartest from him.

 

[wee bud's pit boots]

The simple solution to get rid of the Poison that is the SNP is for people to get out of their beds and go and VOTE!
Far too many just can't be bothered then moan all day long when the clowns come away with this rubbish.

The only problem being, they'll vote Labour who are as institutionally biased against us and full of yahoos as the natsis.

But hey, we're all working class.

 

[SIRBLUE]

Any song referencing "if you hate Celtic" clap your hands......

I can't see Ally singing that in the commentary box tbh

 

[BlueNoseBlueblood]

It's Stick or Twist for Humza (and SFA poodles) - after we win - given there's
no Away fans, do they feed their insatiable hatred (sic) of Rangers, fine us
and face the ridicule south of the border (debatable whether anyone else
would even take notice), or just start a new "big bad Rangers" chapter?

 

[SIRBLUE]

I await the "McCoist in sectarianism admission" headlines.

Do you understand what he's meaning?
I don't think I do tbh

 

[Canada Bear]

McCoist is talking nonsense, the law you have just in acted is the same as in England & Wales also other nations. I see it was passed by all parties except conservatives although one did vote for.
For McCoist to say that we will all be breaking the law is just plain stupid and not true.

 

[Herbie53]

I agree with him but it's not the smartest thing he's ever said, can already see from the article where it's heading.

Pretty wild thing for him to go on national radio and put the spotlight on tbh.

Claiming 48k fans will be in breach of the law, watch the police presence be excessive at the weekend to hand out charges.

 

[Theoracle]

A lot of fans were breaking the law before anyway. I think what Ally said was unfortunate as it will only be Gers fans at the game.

And what better opportunity for the policy to be enforced.
Mark my words this will be enforced at the game, like it or not everyone will need to be wary of what they say as no doubt the cctv cameras will be red hot with the lip readers in attendance.

 

[ML1Rangers]

Pretty wild thing for him to go on national radio and put the spotlight on tbh.

Claiming 48k fans will be in breach of the law, watch the police presence be excessive at the weekend to hand out charges.

There is no chance the limited police presence will start wading into the stands charging folk.

 

[Phil'ieve]

I don't know one person who wouldn't be in breach of this when we play them, Ally is spot on here.


Angry Ally McCoist has ripped into the new hate crime act which has come into effect in Scotland - claiming he and his fellow Rangers fans will all be at risk of breaching it against Celtic on Sunday.

The bill – passed by MSPs back in 2021 – was rubber-stamped on Monday and aims to combat abuse which "stirs up hatred" surrounding age, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and disability. But a het-up McCoist – who praised the law's loudest detractor JK Rowling – is aghast over the introduction of it in Scotland and believes he and his fellow Ibrox supporters will be in the cross hairs of it when Philippe Clement's side host their biggest rivals this weekend.

Speaking to talkSPORT, McCoist said: "We've got a hate bill by the way, a hate bill has been passed in the country. And I can guarantee you, next Sunday at Ibrox, I, along with 48,000 will be committing a breach of that hate bill in the particular Rangers vs Celtic game we are all going to. It is madness."

And McCoist believes officers in blue will not be in favour of the law which has come into effect with fears from within it could damage public trust in the force.

The Rangers icon added: "That's exactly what the police think (impossible to enforce). The police spokesperson has come out and more and less said that. He obviously can't because he'll get himself in trouble. He has implied it, everybody with two brain cells in their head knows it's madness, crazy. There is nobody in our country who thinks that is a good idea, who I have spoken to."

The hate crime law is all part of the agenda. I knew this was coming before anyone ever mentioned it. People need to open their eyes.

 

[BlueNoseBlueblood]

And what better opportunity for the policy to be enforced.
Mark my words this will be enforced at the game, like it or not everyone will need to be wary of what they say as no doubt the cctv cameras will be red hot with the lip readers in attendance.

Yup, and previously muted broadcasters microphones turned-up to full hypocrisy level

 

[adidasler]

I await the "McCoist in sectarianism admission" headlines.

Not sure he's hit the mark with this at all.

Seems to inviting criticism from people only to eager to read between the lines.

 

[Phil'ieve]

Accept the trans cult that's being brain washed into wee kids minds and shut up or you'll be arrested. That's the narrative

 

[Johnny Yen]

The law is farcical and McCoist is right to question it, he shouldn't be saying things like him and thousands of fans will be breaching it on Sunday, that's just a mental take from him.

 

[SPRINGBOIG LOYAL]

Freedom of speech you say.

 

[The Doctor]

McCoist is talking nonsense, the law you have just in acted is the same as in England & Wales also other nations. I see it was passed by all parties except conservatives although one did vote for.
For McCoist to say that we will all be breaking the law is just plain stupid and not true.

This is a naive in the extreme. Anyone who knows anything about this rancid little country and how it works nowadays, knows that things are generally done fairly in England and Wales.
I can guarantee that won't be the case in Scotland, and things will be hugely swayed to initially damage one community over any others.
They've been praying for this chance for years, and trust me, they won't pass up the opportunity now handed to them.
Rangers, and their Unionist support, will be their first target, and the loyal orders will be second having been in their crosshairs for years.

 

[SuperAlly83]

Most folk I know aren't wordsmith's with an extensive vocabulary who can Jesuit speak.

The latter language I'm learning for my online communications.

I hear you. Just that Super's words are an open goal for the gutter press as it sounds like he is guaranteeing there will be offensive behaviour on Sunday

 

[PhilippeTheFair]

The hate crime law is all part of the agenda. I knew this was coming before anyone ever mentioned it. People need to open their eyes.

For the greater good, the 'oneness' of all. (fcukin yay)

 

[The Doctor]

There is no chance the limited police presence will start wading into the stands charging folk.

They don't have to. Extensive filming and Knocks on the door at a later date will be the MO of choice.

 

[Bluenose Rab]

If/when we win Polis Scotland will become completely hamstrung, as they will be inundated with complaints (all spurious), and with it it being humza useless's shiny new law, they will be bound to act on any and every complaint.
So don't look for a bobby if you get robbed, mugged, burgled, or worse!

 

[SIRBLUE]

I hear you. Just that Super's words are an open goal for the gutter press as it sounds like he is guaranteeing there will be offensive behaviour on Sunday

I genuinely don't understand what he's talking about.
I assume he'll be on commentary duty so what is he going to do or say to attract the attention of Plod?
As you say an open goal for the enemy

 

[Stefan Klos]

I happen to think that ALL religions are glaringly obvious targets for ridicule and rightly so. Does this now mean I’m a criminal?

Yes.

Just make this easier for all parties and hand yourself in to the authorities.

 

[dh1963]

McCoist is talking nonsense, the law you have just in acted is the same as in England & Wales also other nations. I see it was passed by all parties except conservatives although one did vote for.
For McCoist to say that we will all be breaking the law is just plain stupid and not true.

One of the top lawyers in Scotland disagrees with you

https://twitter.com/x/status/1774843452871618941

 

[Orange Peel]

As soon as more of them get done for it than us it will be dumped just like their football nonsense act

This is the problem, this will be a one way thing whereas they were getting into trouble for thinking only our songs would be illegal but they were getting done for their bile.

 

[Orange Peel]

McCoist is talking nonsense, the law you have just in acted is the same as in England & Wales also other nations. I see it was passed by all parties except conservatives although one did vote for.
For McCoist to say that we will all be breaking the law is just plain stupid and not true.

Utter pish.

 

[Orange Peel]

Pretty wild thing for him to go on national radio and put the spotlight on tbh.

Claiming 48k fans will be in breach of the law, watch the police presence be excessive at the weekend to hand out charges.

More utter pish.
You've also just liked a post which is false about England having it already.
Pish, pish and more pish.

 

[Onslow52]

McCoist is talking nonsense, the law you have just in acted is the same as in England & Wales also other nations. I see it was passed by all parties except conservatives although one did vote for.
For McCoist to say that we will all be breaking the law is just plain stupid and not true.

That's my defence sorted then, " but Canada Bear said it was ok".

Do you honestly think they won't try and make an example of us, report any utterance and take offence at everything? Our support will be reported of that I've no doubt.

 

[JW1988]

As soon as more of them get done for it than us it will be dumped just like their football nonsense act

Or as soon as the "First Minister" gets reported time and again it'll maybe go away.