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germistonguy wrote:How relevant is the term 'bhoys' to this discussion. The term 'bhoy' conjures up images of Celtic supporting Irishmen/Scottish-'plastic paddys' who are likely to be RC. Would it not be better to omit the term 'jobs for the bhoys', or does the supposed 'nepotism' involve more than religion.
Dexter St. Clair wrote:Naw the use of the term "Bhoys" is deemed to be funnier and less abusive than "Tims" "Taigs" or "Fenians". The phrase is borrowed from WOSIC's who use it to describe themselves.
Roxburgh wrote:Most of the comments have been relevant to the original topic. If there is an unpleasant odour of sectarianism its because that odour permeates all the way to the GCC.
Roxburgh wrote:germistonguy wrote:How relevant is the term 'bhoys' to this discussion. The term 'bhoy' conjures up images of Celtic supporting Irishmen/Scottish-'plastic paddys' who are likely to be RC. Would it not be better to omit the term 'jobs for the bhoys', or does the supposed 'nepotism' involve more than religion.
Well you have the example of Alex Mosson abusing his office in order to support Celtic and the "sweetheart" deal by which Kinloch Street, Dalriada Street and Janefield Street were sold to Celtic for a penny.
Roxburgh wrote:Most of the comments have been relevant to the original topic. If there is an unpleasant odour of sectarianism its because that odour permeates all the way to the GCC.
Socceroo wrote:I don't think this forum is really the place to discuss sectarianism.
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