Also-Rans Deserve Recognition, Too On the Spot

Sunday Herald (April 19, 2009)

Author: Michael Grant

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NEVER let it be said that Celtic and Rangers supporters don't do their bit for Scottish football. We see them at all the SPL and Scottish League games every weekend. They are out there on the pitches, playing.

Fans of other clubs don't really want to hear it but there are Old Firm supporters playing for every team in the land, from Hearts and Aberdeen down to Berwick Rangers and Elgin. How could it be any different? The Old Firm's fanbase is at saturation level throughout Scotland and it is inevitable that when players are drawn from the pool of domestic talent they, too, will support one of the Glasgow giants.

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Also-Rans Deserve Recognition, Too On the Spot

Forget the conspiracy nonsense about deliberately missed chances or players trying harder against one team than another. No harm is done by players following their instincts and supporting one of the country's two most successful clubs...

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