The Mo Johnston Signing: Sectarianism and the Business of the Old Firm
His house was petrol-bombed, his father was attacked, and he was called the "Salmon Rushdie of football". It was twenty years ago this week that former Celtic star Mo Johnston became theĀ first well-known Roman Catholic to sign for Rangers, and Glasgow erupted. One enraged Rangers fan said that, "My blood is boiling.
Pitch Invasion @ Jul 16, 2009 9:24 AM EST | Blog Profile
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