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Part 12:
Too Much To Bear

Frustrated fan at a Celtic and Rangers match

A fan at Ibrox stadium in Glasgow gestures in frustration while watching a football match between Celtic and Glasgow Rangers. Large crowds always gather for the 'Old Firm' matches between Rangers and Celtic. The importance of the event and the religious friction which has often accompanied these fixtures have led to disturbances both on and off the pitch. Rangers won this match 4-0.

Picture Post - 4894 - Glasgow's Soccer War - pub. 1949

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