Euro 2016 Group C, Poland v Northern Ireland, 5pm

TPF2012

Stephen Alkin " For the first time at a European Final, Northern Ireland's anthem", cue God Saves the Queen.

It was played last night Stephen.

A Primal Nut

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Nothing political but its odd Scotland and Wales have their own anthem whilst North haven't adapted one yet? Any reason?

The unionists would probably take offence. They're a sensitive bunch.

DanMurphy

The best of luck to the NI Team anyway.

martyos121

The words "talisman" and "Kyle Lafferty" should never be uttered in the same sentence. Just sounds ridiculous.

Rossi IRL

Grabbing the popcorn.

Going to witness a diving master class by Lewandowski.

Hope the ref dosnt buy it

NomadicGray

'mon The Poland

The Talking Bread

A Primal Nut wrote: »

The unionists would probably take offence. They're a sensitive bunch.

And the Republicans aren't?!!

Kerrydude1981

Has Jackie Fullerton retired?

Berserker

N.I. losing their shape a bit there. Nervous start. MON wants to keep things tight here. Reckon he'd be happy with a draw.

The Talking Bread

DanMurphy wrote: »

The best of luck to the NI Team anyway.

Sadly I think its the best they can rely on. This will end up 2/3/4-0 I fear

Mr.Nice Guy

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Has Jackie Fullerton retired?

Yep.

tinpib

Encouraging start for those of us who have staked our futures on a Poland/Germany double.

The Backwards Man

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Has Jackie Fullerton retired?

He got sacked

Danger heeeere!

Francie Barrett

Its embarrassing to have an a national anthem that half the team can't get behind.

murpho999

DanMurphy wrote: »

The best of luck to the NI Team anyway.

Not for me, I still remember that match in Windsor Park in 1993. Have never liked them since then. Worst atmosphere I've ever seen for a Republic of Ireland match.

chupacabra

Big pressure on Ireland but the defence seems to be holding for now.

tayto lover

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Its embarrassing to have an a national anthem that half the team can't get behind.

Yes. Ireland's Call only applies to some obviously. C'mon Poland.

batistuta9

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Nothing political but its odd Scotland and Wales have their own anthem whilst North haven't adapted one yet? Any reason?

They're loyalists, a loyalist team for loyalist people.

Berserker

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Nothing political but its odd Scotland and Wales have their own anthem whilst North haven't adapted one yet? Any reason?

Scotland and Wales are more mature as nations. NI will probably get one as time progresses. Nationalists have only started supporting them over the last 15 years or so. It was essentially a loyalist team, prior to the peace process etc, so GSTQ was the easy choice.

A Primal Nut wrote: »

You could separate the Nationalists from the Protestants by who was singing it! No wonder so many Northern Irish players declare for the republic.

What did they do when England played Northern Ireland in a qualifier a while back? Did they just play God Save the Queen twice?

No, GSTQ was played once, iirc. If you look at the latest crop of players who declared for the RoI, McClean is the only one who declared for political reasons. The others declared to better their career.

GreNoLi

Is this the politics forum?

Good start by Polska.

awec

Poland pulling us all over the pitch, stressing our shape.

The Backwards Man

murpho999 wrote: »

Not for me, I still remember that match in Windsor Park in 1993. Have never liked them since then. Worst atmosphere I've ever seen for a Republic of Ireland match.

There's four on the pitch that were still in nappies then, fcuk all to do with them

SantryRed

Poland look a different class to NI and it's only 10 mins in. Has the feel of a League One team against a PL team in the FA Cup. Just can't get on the ball.

Johner

Only a matter of time here.

SlickRic

Northern Ireland are amazingly happy to let Poland own the wings.

They're putting their entire trust that no matter how many crosses Poland put in, the lads will head it away.

jamesbere

Poland look like scoring soon N lre need to hold the ball

Irish_rat

N. Ireland being totally outclassed at the min

El Chapo

Vincent Kompany ‏@VincentKompany 8m8 minutes ago
If England faces Northern Ireland will we hear the same national anthem twice? Will they all sing it together.. twice? I'm confused. ��

murpho999

The Backwards Man wrote: »

There's four on the pitch that were still in nappies then, fcuk all to do with them

Nothing to do with the players, it's the supporters and what this team stands for.

Yes, I am bitter.

Straight Edge Punk

If Poland get a goal before the 30th minute the floodgates will open

El Chapo

Gary Lineker ‏@GaryLineker 4m4 minutes ago
The thought of Piszczek going for the post match doping test strangely amuses me.

awec

Not enough movement when we have the ball.

GreNoLi

El Chapo wrote: »

Gary Lineker ‏@GaryLineker 4m4 minutes ago
The thought of Piszczek going for the post match doping test strangely amuses me.

Followed by the usual replies on his twitter feed. :pac:

Berserker

awec wrote: »

Poland pulling us all over the pitch, stressing our shape.

Yep, you are coping well at the moment but fatigue will become an issue in the second half if it continues. Starting to see more of the ball over the last few mins, which is a good thing.

Ishmael

Captain Hindsight is commentating today i see. :pac:

Francie Barrett

Scrappy start.

jamesbere

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Scrappy start.

Well it was never going to be pretty

SEPT 23 1989

Just need a flash of brilliance from the north

keith16

El Chapo wrote: »

Gary Lineker ‏@GaryLineker 4m4 minutes ago
The thought of Piszczek going for the post match doping test strangely amuses me.

Surprised at Gary Linker, thought the "let's laugh at johnny foreigners name" type humour was beneath him. In any case, it's not as if Piszczek is some obscure iron curtainer.

Cantstandsya

Lol Alken - "Massive amount of experience in this Poland team" proceeds to read their ages off a piece of paper...

Lord but Lewandowski can be pathetic.

jamesbere

Some of Polands crossing is tame enough, N Ire looking comfortable dealing with every ball going in

GreNoLi

Poland need to score first for the match's sake.

El Chapo

Loving the NI jersey. Adidas really do a great job.

Pity we're stuck with Umbro's garbage.

The Backwards Man

I'd say the North are holding back a wee bit for playing down the slope in the second half.

duffman13

El Chapo wrote: »

Loving the NI jersey. Adidas really do a great job.

Pity we're stuck with Umbro's garbage.

I normally like Adidas stuff but that jersey is not great. I really like the Umbro kits this year, especially the white one.

Rossi IRL

Lewandowski doing his best Lewandowski impression.

murpho999

El Chapo wrote: »

Loving the NI jersey. Adidas really do a great job.

Pity we're stuck with Umbro's garbage.

Don't like the Scottish sleeves and I think the Ireland jersey is nice this year.

SEPT 23 1989

El Chapo wrote: »

Loving the NI jersey. Adidas really do a great job.

Pity we're stuck with Umbro's garbage.

Could be worse we could have that Nike sh1te

jamesbere

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I'd say the North are holding back a wee bit for playing down the slope in the second half.

There waiting for Poland to punch themselves out