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why do northern ireland wear green
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JerryHandbag wrote: »I thought Kyle Lafferty looked a bit uneasy wearing green alright when walking onto pitch tonight!
Nothing to do with the green Jerry, you try and walk(dive) around with your head up your ar*e for the last 3 years and im sure you'll look a little uneasy too
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As for the Irish FA making it tough for catholics to play for Northern Ireland...you're having a laugh with that statement!!!
I don't really care about the religion of the players of the current Northern Ireland, but I'd guess a few players with Irish passports play for us!!! They all get the same support from the IFA and supporters!
Just as long as they dont captain Celtic at the same time, right?? You say you dont care about their religion, well ok we only have your word on this but what do you think of the way Neil Lennon and he's father were treated, do you condone what happened, I certainly didnt hear any outcry from the IFA or he's protestant team mates at the time.0 -
WesternZulu wrote: »I do!!!
1st team to play Germany after the war was Ireland and they adopted a geen away for the majority of time since then....boooya
I am lead to believe that is an urban myth.0 -
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cardwizzard wrote: »You forget about the bombs that was was sent to Paddy, Neil and Nial McGinn recently. Maybe they don't count. According to the postal service and cops they where sent from the North. Coincidence that all three are associated with Celtic??? Only reason they were chanting for Paddy was they were on their knees and needed a result. IMHO Mc Court is their best player by a mile, yet doesn't get a kick. If he played for you know who, would he be on the bench.....
The IFA or the Northern Ireland football society have no control over individuals or small groups who are behind threats or bombs! What have the perpetrators of the bombs got to do with Northern Irish football??? Am I missing something???
The crowd were chanting for Paddy because they know he is one of our most creative players...and we needed a goal!
Once again...the Green and White Army do not care where their players come from or what team they play for!!! Evidence was in their support for Paddy last night!!!..."One Pat McCourt...there's only One Pat McCourt...one Pat McCourt!!!" 0 -
premierstone wrote: »It was August 2002, but anyway what has when it was got to do with anything, is there a staute of limitations on bigotry and sectarianism?? Do you think the IFA would ever offer him the managers job, like fcuk they would.
Re. Paddy McCourt as cardwizzard alluded to, giving him 10 minutes on a team that contained Corry Evans, Baird, Clingan, and McCann is shocking tbf.
May be Lennon might consider a job offer from the IFA after these comments in 2007:
http://www.community-relations.org.uk/about-us/news/item/95/football-for-all-awards/
Get over the Lennon incident people...Celtic players are now embraced by Norn Iron supporters!!! I know some of you find that hard to accept!!!
As for team selections...that is something for Nigel Worthington...the fans have different opinions on who should be playing!!! Hence the chanting for Paddy!!!
4 points from 6 from Slovenia is not bad considering they were at the World Cup just past...and they dumped Russia out of the play-offs to get there!!!0 -
Get over the Lennon incident people...Celtic players are now embraced by Norn Iron supporters!!! I know some of you find that hard to accept!!!
No, you said initially that the claim that it was made difficult for Catholics to play for Northern Ireland was laughable, I gave you an example of a Catholic captain of Northern Ireland with over 40 caps who was hounded out of the team, but now your arguement is that because that was 8 years ago its irrelevant and we need to move on, lol.
And who exactly do you claim has been sending bullets and nail bombs to Pat McCourt, Niall McGinn and Neil Lennon??0 -
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The IFA or the Northern Ireland football society have no control over individuals or small groups who are behind threats or bombs! What have the perpetrators of the bombs got to do with Northern Irish football??? Am I missing something???
The crowd were chanting for Paddy because they know he is one of our most creative players...and we needed a goal!
Once again...the Green and White Army do not care where their players come from or what team they play for!!! Evidence was in their support for Paddy last night!!!..."One Pat McCourt...there's only One Pat McCourt...one Pat McCourt!!!"
Paul you are right and wrong. Like it or not the sectarian element of the Norths fans are there. You may not be bitter and twisted but to choose to ignore it and say alls well by glossing over it won't fix it.
I fully expect trouble when the North play in the Aviva in May. However this could be a real chance for you and your fans to demonstrate this 'change' that has happened.0 -
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premierstone wrote: »
Re. Paddy McCourt as cardwizzard alluded to, giving him 10 minutes on a team that contained Corry Evans, Baird, Clingan, and McCann is shocking tbf.
Seeing as they play in different positions I don't see the argument there
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I think you will find if you read the FIFA article from UTV it was FIFA and not the Irish FA who were attempting to make all Northern Ireland players carry British passports! Thankfully this is not what happens though!!! Northern Ireland welcome both Irish and British passport holders to play for us!!!
As for the Irish FA making it tough for catholics to play for Northern Ireland...you're having a laugh with that statement!!! I don't really care about the religion of the players of the current Northern Ireland, but I'd guess a few players with Irish passports play for us!!! They all get the same support from the IFA and supporters!
I would be one for having a separate Northern Ireland fooball anthem...and maybe when games are played in Belfast both God Save the Queen and this new anthem played...similar to what they do in Dublin for rugby...where they play the Irish national anthem and then Ireland's Calling which was to make Ulster's protestant players feel more inclusive. That would be a start!
Read this. Good old Howard Wells.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4851410.stm0 -
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Not that either Irish barstool army would know, but football fans from Northern Ireland have been travelling here for several years for the Setanta cup without incident. Linfield have hosted clubs from the south in their social club several times.
This phrase always amuses me, tell me do LOI fans not drink? Or do they just sit on the floor??
Oh I follow a LOI club, I'm a real fan not like them crowd :rolleyes: pathethic really, would you like salt with that Chip on your shoulder 0 -
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premierstone wrote: »This phrase always amuses me, tell me do LOI fans not drink? Or do they just sit on the floor??
While I called Ciaran out on what he said, this is possibly the most rediculous rebuttle ever.
It has nothing to do with drinking, it is the fact that people who dont watch LoI games would have to watch any and all of their teams games 1000km away in a bar...on a stool. It was coined a while ago
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cardwizzard wrote: »
Good old Howard Wells got the sack a few years ago...did you not know??? You seem to know everything else about Northern Ireland's football team!!!
When was the last time you saw one of our games at Windsor by the way???0 -
cardwizzard wrote: »Well we will see the change they bring when they play the Aviva then won't we Ciaran.
You seem very sure that Northern Ireland fans will bring trouble to Dublin...may be you should liaise with the Garda and give them an insight in to where the fights or scuffles are likely to occur...may be you can act as a spotter for them!!! 0 -
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While I called Ciaran out on what he said, this is possibly the most rediculous rebuttle ever.
It has nothing to do with drinking, it is the fact that people who dont watch LoI games would have to watch any and all of their teams games 1000km away in a bar...on a stool. It was coined a while ago
Perhaps look things up before you decide to post
Im fully aware of where the term originated, have you ever heard of sarcasm? And it doesnt alter the fact its childish and redic. oh and obv. geography not ur strong point..... a 1000km away lol, who are these teams pre tell??0 -
I'd feel far safer goin till a Republic match in Dublin than a NI match in Belfast even though Windsor is like about 10 miles away. Ain't seen a match recently like but with GSTQ and Union Jacks flyin and hell knows wat loyalist songs think I'd pass like a number of the population up north.
Can't say I've heard anything bad or secterian from Republic games and would be a actual fun day out instead seems doesn't matter who the hell ya are tbh.
& Jersey Colours ...... Ireland so green i say Shouldnt matter what side of the border and the island as a whole would prob benefit if was a all Ireland team imo. 0 -
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I'd feel far safer goin till a Republic match in Dublin than a NI match in Belfast even though Windsor is like about 10 miles away. Ain't seen a match recently like but with GSTQ and Union Jacks flyin and hell knows wat loyalist songs think I'd pass like a number of the population up north.
Can't say I've heard anything bad or secterian from Republic games and would be a actual fun day out instead seems doesn't matter who the hell ya are tbh.
The only song you would hear at a Northern Ireland match which would make you feel uncomfortable would be God Save The Queen (which is not sectarian, though can divide perhaps)...no other controversial songs are sung...well audible to me in the North Stand. I wouldn't go if sectarian songs were sung!!!
The Union Jack is brought by a few supporters...I don't see its relevance in being there!!! There is a Donegal banner!!! I should get myself a Mayo one made!!!
As for Republic games being fun days out...I would say Northern Ireland match days beat it hands down!!! We may have a wreck of a stadium...but we can fill it!!!...and we probably make 4 times as much noise as the Aviva's crowd!!! 0 -
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Sarcasm on the internet works super, especially in such an obvious way in which you phrased it.
Dublin to london is 400km, dublin to madrid is 1500, Dublin to Berlin is 1300km, Dublin to rome is 2000km other places in ireland to the uk exceed 600.
Once again, research is your friend.
Yes but Ebbs, you know full well that that term is used to describe Irish people who support football teams in the EPL and SPL and none of these are over 100km away, you know it takes a better man/woman to admit they made a fcuk up Unless where you come from there are hordes of Real, Hertha, and Roma fans 0 -
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Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »Since the latest ruling Republic of Ireland is now effectively an all Ireland team.
I would never criticise a nationalist for playing for the republic, like FFS they don't see themselves as British or Northern Irish so the anthem and flag are gonna put them off. As well as the minority of scumbag fans who will automatically hate them.
None of that bullsh*t playing for the republic who are also usually a better side.
Though the issue needs to be addressed. It isn't fair that the IFA invest money in developing players and then lose them to the ROI. Perhaps some sort of semi-merge is in order for the organisations. IE both would contribute to local clubs and League of Ireland/Irish league also merge into one, but still keep the two international sides.
What you are more or less saying is that due to the ruling that anyone in Northern Ireland who has an Irish passport can play for the Republic we literally may end up with an all protestant Northern Ireland football team player wise.
That is very scary for Northern Ireland as a whole...sport often builds bridges here...but possibly separating kids and teenagers because they are different religions...it very sad.
Thankfully the IFA run schemes in all areas of Northern Ireland and coach all kids no matter what religion they are!!!
FAI on the other hand are only focusing in on catholics to play for them.
Need I say anymore!
As for the Republic being the better side...did you watch the Macedonia game...you are as bad as us!!!
Regarding semi-merging of the two associations...would you semi-merge with someone who was "stealing" from you??? I know I wouldn't. Northern Ireland have a gentleman's agreement with Scotland, Wales and England not to poach each other's homegrown talent (players in these countries all can get British passports)...it is a shame the Republic don't abide by that same gesture regarding Irish passport holders from Northen Ireland.
BUT...saying that...us Northern Ireland supporters only want committed players!!! We have committed players at the minute which enables us to punch well above our weight!!!
We just need Lawrie Sanchez to come back to add that final touch!!!0 -
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What you are more or less saying is that due to the ruling that anyone in Northern Ireland who has an Irish passport can play for the Republic we literally may end up with an all protestant Northern Ireland football team player wise.
That is very scary for Northern Ireland as a whole...sport often builds bridges here...but possibly separating kids and teenagers because they are different religions...it very sad.
Thankfully the IFA run schemes in all areas of Northern Ireland and coach all kids no matter what religion they are!!!
FAI on the other hand are only focusing in on catholics to play for them.
Need I say anymore!
As for the Republic being the better side...did you watch the Macedonia game...you are as bad as us!!!
Regarding semi-merging of the two associations...would you semi-merge with someone who was "stealing" from you??? I know I wouldn't. Northern Ireland have a gentleman's agreement with Scotland, Wales and England not to poach each other's homegrown talent (players in these countries all can get British passports)...it is a shame the Republic don't abide by that same gesture regarding Irish passport holders from Northen Ireland.
BUT...saying that...us Northern Ireland supporters only want committed players!!! We have committed players at the minute which enables us to punch well above our weight!!!
We just need Lawrie Sanchez to come back!!!
It's called their right, I understand some of your persuasion don't want to give that right, but they have it.0 -
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