On message BBC Scotland praises poisonous Ibrox atmosphere

BBC Scotland have highlighted the special atmosphere of Ibrox in an interview with Jack Butland.

That was the special atmosphere that was preceded by a Tifo tribute to William Poole, the leader of The Brewery Boys, an anti Catholic and anti-Irish Manhattan gang of the 1800s. His connection to either Ibrox club hasn’t previously been revealed.

Butland would have very little knowledge of the content of the pre-match display although he might have been puzzled by the NO SURRENDER OR YOU’LL DIE banner directly behind his goal.

What isn’t up for debate is that BBC Scotland were well aware of what they were highlighting and publishing.

Whoever was editing the Butland interview would know that in 2019 UEFA twice imposed sanctions on Ibrox for racist actions including a partial stand closure.

It would have been easy to edit out the atmosphere comments and focus on what Butland had to say about the match which his side drew 2-2.

The reporter/video editor opted to highlight the details about the atmosphere with his line manager approving it for publication.

All through the match there was the usual background chants of intolerance from the home supporters which had Kenny Macintyre, Steven Thompson and Neil McCann drooling over the atmosphere during Radio Scotland’s coverage of the match.

CLICK HERE for Butland interview about special atmosphere.