Fair point mate, and I doubt either will shift their opinions!
I haven't defended Hibs actions and I agree running on the pitch and invoking violence is reprehensible. I do find it a bit rich though, that Ranger's who's fans also ran on the pitch are a tad hypocritical making such a song and dance over the issue. It is kopite behaviour at it's finest (not the first time either).
In all honesty had Everton behaved how either team did yesterday I would be appalled. It would not be becoming of our club and I would want want my club to ban the idiots identified in doing so, as they were dragging the name of Everton through the mud. There'd be no "magnificent 7" nonsense here.
People can choose whatever team they wish to support, it really is a free country. I've met a couple of decent Rangers lads (and my ex girlfriend was a big Rangers fan too). Most that I've met tend to hate us but that's just my experience. Footballs a funny game really and illogical. When you hate a team like I do Liverpool you end up finding out every bit of them and hating it all. I can't forgive the actions of John Houlding and the sorts of people he associated with. They were the Rangers of the South. I was also brought up singing the song about throwing Rangers fans (alongside Kopites) in the Mersey. It sticks with you really.
Good luck to anyone supporting anyone. I have no time for Rangers though and I do see a lot of parallels that remain tot his day with Kopites. There is an arrogance, an aggression and a subsequent victimhood that follows when no responsibility is taken. I'm sure others will see it differently, good luck to them.
As for the cup final it looks like both sets of fans behaved awfully. Only one club appears to be pointing the finger though. I would say they should look in the mirror before doing so, but I doubt they will.
