Morton fans have reacted angrily to local sports shop Smiths' decision to sell half Celtic, half Morton scarves commemorating the upcoming Scottish cup tie.A thread on the greenockmorton.org messageboard - titled '"new" scarfs: A total DISGRACE' - includes some irate posts from disgruntled fans. Poster Spot Ton said: "If the club did indeed sanction this then it just proves what a lot of people have said in the past that there is nobody at Cappielow who understands football fans in general or Morton fans in particular." Another named Standman said "The problem for me is that I don't want Morton associated with the Old Firm. End of." While Savo raged: "These stupid scarves are deplorable. Any self-respecting Morton supporter wouldn't be seen dead wearing one, in my opinion."
The limited edition scarves cost £7 and are included in the collection of Morton merchandise on display in one of Smiths' windows (pictured, above). The scarf includes both teams' official club crest (although the Morton badge doesn't include any writing) and the following text:
SCOTTISH CUP 4th ROUND
MORTON V CELTIC
SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2010 - CAPPIELOW PARK
MORTON V CELTIC
SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2010 - CAPPIELOW PARK
However, not all fans are up in arms, some don't see the problem as long as the club makes money from it.
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greenockmorton.org - thread posted by The Bewilderedbeast
Do you agree? Vote in the poll on the right of this page.
greenockmorton.org - thread posted by The Bewilderedbeast
2 comments:
i think the idea of the half moton half celtic scarf is a really good idea because lots of local morton fans and celtic fans for that matter support both celtic and their local morton. it gives them a chance to be supportive of both of the clubs.
This is a really amazing concept. Two-in-one motif for those who adore both teams. People who idolize both teams could eventually have the best opportunity.
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