The Homeland Party strongly condemns the disgraceful behaviour of certain football fans during Sunday’s Scottish League Cup final in Glasgow. Charging through Argyle Street, setting off flares near Christmas shoppers, and injuring a police officer – such acts are not only “completely unacceptable,” as First Minister John Swinney stated, but a shameful misuse of community energy.
While Celtic triumphed over Rangers in a dramatic penalty shootout, the real losers were the everyday Scots who were left to face the fear and chaos created by a minority. A 26-year-old man was hospitalised with serious injuries, and moments of terror unfolded at Gallagher’s Bar on Howard Street, where flares and violence marred what should have been a spirited yet safe rivalry.
The Homeland Party echoes Swinney’s call for the clubs to address this issue. However, we also challenge the broader cultural backdrop that encourages this misplaced aggression. When our men are inspired by foreign fan culture—Italy’s “ultras,” Turkey’s pyrotechnic displays, or Argentina’s passion—it raises questions. If we glorify global influences on the pitch, are we surprised when their worst habits appear on our streets?
This isn’t just about football. It reflects a deeper malaise. Where were these men when two dozen women from Erskine stood with me to oppose migrant hotels that reshape our communities? When the fight truly matters—whether for the safety of our neighbourhoods or the preservation of our culture—too many of our would-be defenders are lost in the ‘bread and circus’ distractions of modern life.
Swinney and his internationalist ilk must realise that fostering “shared values” and celebrating globalism also means importing its problems. If flares and violence are unacceptable here, why romanticise them abroad? The Homeland Party stands firm: Respect your heritage, channel your passion where it truly counts, and let’s reclaim the integrity of our streets—and our nation.
