28 Nov 05
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundIt's sad to say, but there are a few I know who - if Nazi Germany were playing England - they'd adopt the 1/2cm strip moustaches for the day...that applies to Irish, Norn'Irish, Scots and most Europeans though.
did anyone see gerry adams on tv before the northern ireland-england game?
the news reporter was asking him if he was going to support northern ireland at the weekend. . . the best they got was that he would support anyone who was playing against england.
there arent that many good players from the north anyway
In fairness, the majority of Ireland was pleased with the victory over the English - but it was heightened by the fact that local boys were involved
With regards the team, I suppose David Healy/Arron Hughes/Stephen Davis will find places - in keeping with the ratio of north:south
28 Nov 05
Originally posted by Bobson 94If it went ahead, then I'd see nothing wrong with a game in Windsor. That'd be fair enough. But there would be a few who might cause problems-
It's a nice idea, in theory...
However, there is simply too much sectarianism in the lay community for it to pass through without incident...one has to look at the recent barracking of Neil Lennon to see that.
However, on the side, could anyone seriously see a Nationalist treat Windsor Park as a viable "home" ground? Also, there would doubtless ...[text shortened]... porates said identity being accepted
EDIT: Also a Lisburn Distillery man by geography... 😞
The same characters who ended Neil Lennon's international career. But I really think they could be eliminated fairly quickly- as in the above case, that sectarianism has nothing to do with football.
The team would be called Ireland, like the rugby team. Everyone born on the island is Irish, whether Catholic, Protestant or dissenter. Anyone see young Trimble scoring a couple at the weekend against Romania? That seemed to work for me. they could even write some sham of a phony anthem like 'Ireland's Call', only preferably worse, for us to sing.
28 Nov 05
Originally posted by Bobson 94Whatever happened to Keith Gillespie? When he was on form, he was cracking.
It's sad to say, but there are a few I know who - if Nazi Germany were playing England - they'd adopt the 1/2cm strip moustaches for the day...that applies to Irish, Norn'Irish, Scots and most Europeans though.
In fairness, the majority of Ireland was pleased with the victory over the English - but it was heightened by the fact that local boys were inv ...[text shortened]... vid Healy/Arron Hughes/Stephen Davis will find places - in keeping with the ratio of north:south
28 Nov 05
Originally posted by sjegIts not really an argument for or against anything, it was just something I thought was relevant to the discussion.
What a lively bunch of true football fans!
Is that an argument that we couldn't form a United team? I really think such bigotry would disappear pretty quickly if we managed it.
I don't know the history of Irish rubgy. Was there ever 2 national teams on the island?
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28 Nov 05
Originally posted by sjegbuild bertie bowl in galway. . .galway is full of gorgeous chicks, or donegal, thats quite neutral.. .(did i spell neutral right?)
If it went ahead, then I'd see nothing wrong with a game in Windsor. That'd be fair enough. But there would be a few who might cause problems-
The same characters who ended Neil Lennon's international career. But I really think they could be eliminated fairly quickly- as in the above case, that sectarianism has nothing to do with football.
The team wo ...[text shortened]... ite some sham of a phony anthem like 'Ireland's Call', only preferably worse, for us to sing.
28 Nov 05
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Originally posted by RagnorakNever- the Irish Rugby Football Union predated (obviously) independence, and never split. That makes sense in that Ireland is one of the oldest teams of the rugby world.
Its not really an argument for or against anything, it was just something I thought was relevant to the discussion.
I don't know the history of Irish rubgy. Was there ever 2 national teams on the island?
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The same could be said of football, played in Ireland since the 1860s. Separating the teams really makes no sense, although it was a necessity then, if you think about it. Spilt milk- but let's put them back together.
That's what Georgie wanted. By the by, Georgie was Protestant and Irish. And a bit of a legend!
28 Nov 05
Originally posted by RagnorakThat's a bit harsh-
No, I think the correct spelling of the word you were looking for is "a million miles away from anywhere and everywhere"
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plus it's good goal-keeper territory.
And Shea was the only player we had this time who actually deserved to go to the World Cup. As for the rest of them, save a couple, al paredòn!, and bang, the first to fall when the revolution comes.
Plus a major sacking of the FAI (everyone in the FAI, bar none) would be sweet.
29 Nov 05
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundYes, but that thread starred Adam Sandler, and he's pretty popular at present...
do you notice that the "longest pee" thread got more international attention haha.
bit of a hot potato right enough 😉
Maybe we could get Colin Farrel into this one. Or that Flatley fellow from Lord of the Dance. That was popular with the Yanks. He'd get us a few more posts!
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02 Dec 05
Originally posted by sjegWhen this happens, it will be of such a magnitude, that it will eclipse any Agreement ever between politicians. Guys, don't hold your breath. I was back in Belfast last weekend- GB has crossed divides in an unparalleled way, but I suspect it's little more than the zeitgeist at work. The shrine at City Hall is a bit modest, but it seems that nevermind John Paul 2, GB is being shot to sainthood out of a cannon.
As according to the late great Georgie Best's wishes, it might be happening sooner than expected.
http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1651836,00.html
Could this become a permanent entity?