Sectarianism in Glasgow takes the form of religious and political sectarian rivalry between Roman Catholics and Protestants. It is reinforced by the fierce rivalry between Celtic F.C. and Rangers F.C., the two Old Firm football clubs.[1] Although a 2003 Survey from Glasgow City Council indicated that people clearly believe "sectarianism is still prevalent in Glasgow", members of the public appear divided on the strength of the relationship between football and sectarianism.[
Originally, Scotland was a Roman Catholic country; however, after the Protestant and English Reformations, Scotland adopted Presbyterianism (the Church of Scotland) as its state religion.[2] Due to economic hardship, many Irish Catholic emigrants settled in the east end of Glasgow, leading to increased competition for employment and housing and, in some instances, antagonism and conflict between competing groups.[2] In addition to this, rife religious discrimination and established social networks augmented the tension between Protestants and Catholics.[
