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Big Jock Knew" is a song sung by fans of Rangers. It is aimed to antagonise supporters of Celtic by alleging that former manager Jock Stein was aware of sexual abuse committed by former Celtic Boys Club manager Jim Torbett during the 1960s and 1970s, and did not notify the authorities.
Jan 26, 2010 · The Thornlie Boys Big Jock Knew. Rangers and Loyalist Media Library.
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Jul 13, 2015 · The tweet, which has since been removed, was widely interpreted as a reference to the slogan “Big Jock Knew.” Sharp then prompted further ridicule by claiming she thought it was a reference to...
May 27, 2020 · The web page claims that former Celtic manager Jock Stein was aware of the sexual abuse of young boys by his staff and covered it up. It cites court documents, media reports and a victim's testimony as evidence of Stein's complicity and the club's negligence.
Jul 13, 2015 · Her comments were widely interpreted as a reference to the slogan “Big Jock Knew” which refers to claims Parkhead icon Jock Stein was aware of sexual abuse committed by the former Celtic Boys...
It was only when it reached my section of the ground that I realised those three syllables were actually “Big Jock Knew”. The “Big Jock” is Jock Stein, arguably the greatest manager Britain has produced and the nemesis of Rangers’ post-war domination in Scotland.
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Nov 20, 2007 · Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell vows to take action against fans who chant "Big Jock Knew" in reference to child sex abuse charges. The slogan is also used by Rangers fans as a loophole for sectarian song The Billy Boys.
