In 'Weekend Bigots', Scotsman journalist Kevan Christie takes you into the murky world of sectarianism in Scottish football, from the 1970s right up to the present day, talking to people who have been involved at the sharp end of the game.In the six-part series Kevan speaks to former footballers Derek Ferguson and Mickey Weir, ex-Scotland manager Craig Brown, former grade one referee Stuart Dougal, sports journalist Andrew Smith and of course the fans.The podcast poses the thorny question of why the divide still exists in Scotland to this day, and asks what can be done to change attitudes.
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In 'Weekend Bigots', Scotsman journalist Kevan Christie takes you into the murky world of sectarianism in Scottish football, from the 1970s right up to the present day, talking to people who have been involved at the sharp end of the game.In the six-part series Kevan speaks to former footballers Derek Ferguson and Mickey Weir, ex-Scotland manager Craig Brown, former grade one referee Stuart Dougal, sports journalist Andrew Smith and of course the fans.The podcast poses the thorny question of why the divide still exists in Scotland to this day, and asks what can be done to change attitudes.
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April 1, 2021
'The heat of the moment' - meet the self-confessed 'weekend bigots'
Host Kevan Christie turns the microphone to the fans in the final episode of Weekend Bigots, including two supporters who admit to having taken part in sectarian abuse in the past.Kevan travels through to Hampden to meet the punters ahead of the League Cup final between Rangers and Celtic, hearing from fans from both sides of the Old Firm divide on their views about sectarianism and what they think should be done to eradicate the problem.Supporters speak candidly about what the rivalry means to them and challenge some of the negative stereotypes often portrayed in the media.The second half of the episode hears Kevan talk to two self-confessed ‘weekend bigots’, Andrew and Brian (not their real names), who talk openly and honestly about their past behaviour and how they regret it upon reflection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 1, 2021
The classroom and the dugout - with Terry Christie and Tom Hendrie
Playing football, managing professional teams and teaching the nation's youth is a unique combination.But in this week's episode of Weekend Bigots, Terry Christie and Tom Hendrie discuss the reality of juggling these roles.Christie, an ex-headmaster and manager of Meadowbank Thistle, Stenhousemuir and Alloa Athletic, is widely regarded as one of the best part-time managers this country has produced, and gained fame as the duffle-coat wearing cup shock specialist.Tom Hendrie is a former manager of St Mirren, Berwick Rangers and Alloa Athletic, and was once a pupil of Christie’s at Forrester High School in Edinburgh before going on - like his friend and mentor - to play professionally for Dundee FC.They both acknowledge that religious rivalries play a part in the Old Firm, and explain how much of this is learned behaviour from school. They also discuss how both sectarianism and racism in football can be tackled.Credits:Mo Johnson signs for Rangers/ 10th July 1989 / Timestamp 17.50 -18.05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE674cACsRc&t=1192sJohn Greig v Celtic 1978/ Timestamp 0.2- 0.27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jxuuYOgt-YAirdrie 0 St Mirren 3- 23rd February 1999/ Timestamp 0.01 - 0.30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAUjm0hgUBoThe Nutmeg podcast/ Episode 29 Interview: Vic Kasule/ July 20th 2019/ Timestamp 16.52- 17.52 https://www.nutmegmagazine.co.uk/podcast/interview-vic-kasule/Hearts fans throw bananas at Walters/ 15th September 2012/ Timestamp 0.05- 0.40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIbHx_NUDq4BBC Alba/ Manager Terry Christie/ Timestamp 2.06- 2.36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYO3gXbvWqQ&t=222sThe Bubble Didnae Burst! - St Mirren/ 13 August 2011/ Timestamp 42.10 - 42.30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEDX2_hNGFY&t=2555s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 1, 2021
The green, the blue and the Tartan
Craig Brown, the last man to guide Scotland to a World Cup finals in 1998, relives some of his football highs and lows.His bittersweet memories of the game include the famous World Cup campaign in France, and coaching Scotland under 21 teams to victory.However, he tells host Kevan Christie that in Glasgow you're either green or you're blue and how he felt the fans and the media's gaze - especially when he became embroiled in a defamation case with the now defunct News of the World.Credits:STV News 24th April 2019/ Billy McNeil/ Timestamp 2.14 - 2.27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjP6st_p0z0&t=159sAlex Willoughby & Alex Ferguson goals v Dundee United 1968/ Timestamp 0.41 - 0.59https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAj-XR8rSt44th January 2014/ The Paul McStay story/ Timestamp 36.14 - 36.43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqzstnK1H8E6th September 2010/ Peter Grant/ Timestamp 2.24- 2.47 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB1NAOKQVKY&t=171sCraig Brown - World Cup Diary - France 1998 (part 3)/ Timestamp 3.40 - 4.17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5IC1tWqGcBBC Reporting Scotland 1990/ Scotland's last hope in FIFA World Cup Italia 90/ Timestamp 2.45 - 3.23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b0TL_8e98E8th March 2013/ Commy Bus to Turin- Celtic Fans away to Juventus/ Timestamp 0.25- 0.47https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVFqQzX1tWw&t=90s1st April 1990/ Season 1989-90 - Rangers Vs Celtic/ Timestamp 1.28- 1.55https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGVmjL6HNfg&t=134s10th July 1989 Mo Johnston signs for Rangers/ Timestamp 19.26 - 19.50https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE674cACsRc&t=127s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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