The Conor McGregor Thread

Hammer89

His wealth doesn't mean he isn't completely thick. This is a bloke who once claimed that talent didn't exist, only lots of hard work.

Eyepatch

I was surprised once, while Googling "Quotes", that he has pages and pages of quotes attributed to him.

passatman86

He’s the kind of person if he is on your side then great you’re delighted BUT if he ain’t with you and on the other team it’s hard to stomach him and anything he does won’t please you
With his acting lately he is trying too hard , it’s like he has built up this image and he needs to be seen causing headlines , also the rumors of his powder use is beginning to seem believable,
I supported him at the start but less so after recent events - I don’t want to see him loose fights but I don’t want to see him in the news either it’s getting embarrassing

Eyepatch

Hammer89 wrote: »

His wealth doesn't mean he isn't completely thick. This is a bloke who once claimed that talent didn't exist, only lots of hard work.

Albert Einstein > Quotes > Quotable Quote
Albert Einstein
“Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work...”

Hi: We all know he's wrong. Einstein has had the last word on this.

LOL!

frozenfrozen

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Jason Byrne was banned from driving due to motoring offenses. Recently he was up in court for driving without insurance and whilst banned. Usually that would mean an extended ban, all he got was a fine.

He turned around and said that he didn’t belong in court as he wasn’t a criminal. Scumbag.

and he got to pay the fine to a charity, fook that how about a 5000 euro fine to be paid to MIBI who pay out for uninsured drivers

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

AMKC wrote: »

One rule for the rich and another for the poor.

Your contradiction is quite funny, you want one rule for the rich and one for the poor, but at the same time you complain that there's one rule for the rich and another for the poor, which isn't the case either.

PS, wtf is going on? Where's the damned links OP. FFS.

Hammer89

Hammer89 wrote: »

His wealth doesn't mean he isn't completely thick. This is a bloke who once claimed that talent didn't exist, only lots of hard work.

in his game you have to convince yourself and believe that to be true otherwise why work your arse off when only the "talented" win out in the end... I'm not saying I believe talent is a myth but I do get is point. It's kind of why he doesn't buy into rituals like lucky shorts and the likes, without the Feather, Dumbo may believe he cannot fly and if you believe it, then you're done for.

I really think all the "superior Talent" talk is what kept Aldo on top and allowed McGregor to beat his so easily, he simply saw a smaller slower man in his own mind and the rest is youtube history...

for the record, I think his behavior outside and as of late has been shyte!!
he'll end up like mike Tyson in the end if he's not careful!!

_Brian

Lots of people seem to like him because of his success and money.

Really, liking and adoring someone because their only skill is beating the head off another equally deranged individual, it’s bizzare.

I find him crass, a real gouger with nothing going for him at all. I expect he’ll end up a mess, which it would seem he is well on the way to at the moment.

Signs of serious drug abuse, disregarding everyone around him, petty brawls in bars, textbook “new money” behaviour.

Do I want to see him fail ??

Actually yes, if nothing else it would make the point that this style of life is truly disgusting and leads to nothing.


I know people will say I’m just jealous it really, what’s to be jealous of ??
He’s a horribly obnoxious grubby little man that does nothing for sport or the general Irish sporting scene, he has his new money but that’s nothing for me to be jealous of. I measure success on a completely different set of values than that.

whisky_galore

topper75 wrote: »

Have you heard of Charlie Haughey?

OK well he is a bit like him, except with a beard.

Eh, no. Not at all like him. One was a politician, the other isn't.

Hammer89

Eyepatch wrote: »

Hi: We all know he's wrong. Einstein has had the last word on this.

LOL!

Can't argue with that.

If anyone needs me I'll be practicing my singing for the next five years straight. With a bit of hard work and dedication I can be better than Sinatra.

RayM

I'm not usually a fan, but that was some top trolling yesterday. I'm not saying he's using, but if he blew his nose, the hanky would have a street value of at least a grand.

jjmcclure

I think he is a shocking example for our children. I also think he is a terrible advertisement for Irish men! The i8 should have been clamped yesterday. If it had been you or I parking like that it would have been.

I also predict he will be living in a council flat within 10 years!

Oh and he looks way too much like the Notre Dame Leprechaun

Are Am Eye

Are Am Eye wrote: »

According to reports he allegedly told the Judge to relax. 99 times out of 100 that would get you a week in jail for contempt of court.
But we all venerate money don't we. And he's dripping in it. He could have turned up in the nip and nobody would have said anything to him.

I thought the reports made the judge look like a star struck idiot. Laughing and having the bantz with McGregor with his wealth.

snowflaker

He said it on Twitter. Not in court.

Judges don’t like anyone trying to upstage them, and respect for their court and office is paramount

McGregor is an uncouth brute

Idbatterim

He showed more respect to the court than I expected. E400 to him might as well be 4c to us. Surprised he didn't burn 40k in the court after hearing his fine was e400!

snowflaker

Idbatterim wrote: »

He showed more respect to the court than I expected. E400 to him might as well be 4c to us. Surprised he didn't burn 40k in the court after hearing his fine was e400!

What did you expect him to do? Any hostility would see him held in contempt

snowflaker

Are Am Eye wrote: »

I think you picked up on the report wrong.
The Judge offered him the standard option of paying in installments for if he needed to.
McGregor said no to this.
So this means that McGregor gets the standard "3 months to pay, 3 months in default"
That means that if he hasn't paid the fine (in one installment) within three months then he will be liable to go to jail for three months.

The jail thing is gone. Shatter changed that

snowflaker

frozenfrozen wrote: »

and he got to pay the fine to a charity, fook that how about a 5000 euro fine to be paid to MIBI who pay out for uninsured drivers

It wasn’t a fine then, it was a poor box payment so it won’t go on his record

Idbatterim

snowflaker wrote: »

What did you expect him to do? Any hostility would see him held in contempt

Should have ripped up a few hundred in notes outside the court on camera ...

Eyepatch

Idbatterim wrote: »

Should have ripped up a few hundred in notes outside the court on camera ...

Not a good idea, IMO!

jr86

If you said 5 years ago that a Mixed Martial Arts fighter would go on to become the Republic of Ireland's most famous global sportsperson, be worth millions of dollars and even get into the ring with Floyd Mayweather, you'd be considered insane

I'm no 'fan' of his per se, as in I've never even watched a fight of his, but have to admire his rise - he has well and truly put his sport on the map - the guy is even a feckin trend setter amongst younger males. I've noticed more and more teenagers taking up the sport now also, and it's a great way to keep these guys out of trouble. The GAA/soccer isn't for everyone

I found the whole thing hilarious yesterday, the guy clearly plays up his persona yet still has so many up in arms . Speeding on a motorway, it's hardly a hanging offence now is it. With so much bad going on in the world, I couldn't help laughing at some lad bouncing out of a court room in a tracksuit, he's completely cracked!

Sure, I found the build up to his Mayweather fight cringeworthy but the whole thing was clearly staged anyway. Anyone actually buying into that trash talking seriously needs to get a grip. The fight itself was obviously a complete freak show, but I didn't tune in as I had no interest in it, and got on with my life.

I've no doubt he's an incredibly hard worker behind it all, and isn't half the eejit he makes himself out to be. From what I see he's a good influence on his younger Irish counterparts in the sport. He's young enough himself yet, so I'm sure he has plenty of fights ahead of him yet, and given his standing I'm sure he'll be doing his best to keep himself in the papers till then, but so be it, I've plenty of respect for what he has achieved.

I will say though that the jumping into the Octagon a few weeks back was completely out of order, and he definitely crosses the line now and again

Eyepatch

http://https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/conor-mcgregor-is-in-a-very-dangerous-place-right-now-says-paul-williams-816369.html

'Conor McGregor is in a very dangerous place right now', says Paul Williams. Irish Examiner, this evening.

Omackeral

Eyepatch wrote: »

'Conor McGregor is in a very dangerous place right now', says Paul Williams. Irish Examiner, this evening.

I'd say Wiliams is fuming McGregor already has a nickname in The Notorious. Dear Paul loves bestowing monikers upon his fodder. I'd imagine The Gouger or something would've been in the rolodex.

TheChosenOne_

Well I would certainly like to be an 'idiot' if I had 100 million in the bank.

ToddyDoody

Conor McGregor likes Conor McGregor.

Where''s his ho''s at?

Omackeral

I made a thread here about 4 months ago asking if people loved or hated him, before all this downward spiral stuff began, and the results were very split. Just over 500 users voted.


Love him 31.81%
Hate him 36.38%
Somewhere in between 31.81%



I wonder if the poll was done again would the answers be much different.

Eyepatch

I was a big fan until yesterday, when I saw his behaviour outside the Courthouse. Not anymore! He looked like an entitled, spoiled child that expected that, because of who he is, he should be above the law.

This evening, on 98FM, I heard them saying that a mother had rung in earlier, whose young son is a massive fan of McGregor. She said that, from now on, her son will not be allowed to watch McG on TV.

I think there's a massive turnaround happening re McG.

retro:electro

Oh stop. I wouldn't even consider myself a McGregor fan but if yesterday was the straw that broke the camels back for you then you clearly weren't much of a fan to begin with. He was up to his usual tricks and doing what he usually does. Nothing new there. I find it gas how so many people are offended by this person by what he did yesterday and were happy enough bopping along to his rhythm for the last few years. Yesterday was nothing new and it was obvious he was totally playing up- as he always does.

For what it's worth, I thought it was gas how he rocked up to court with the music blaring. Okay he probably shouldn't have sped off but sure look. I don't have any interest in him and I don't pay much attention to anything he does- but people having conniptions over yesterday is just moronic.

Eyepatch

Eyepatch wrote: »

I was a big fan until yesterday, when I saw his behaviour outside the Courthouse. Not anymore! He looked like an entitled, spoiled child that expected that, because of who he is, he should be above the law.

This evening, on 98FM, I heard them saying that a mother had rung in earlier, whose young son is a massive fan of McGregor. She said that, from now on, her son will not be allowed to watch McG on TV.

I think there's a massive turnaround happening re McG.

OK sebastian, that's no more Conor for you!!, from now on you'll come straight home from speech and drama, practice the piano, study Kasparov strategy and stick to Billy barry club ok????? lets hope this "phase" hasn't cost us our opening spot on the toy show!!!

Meh no big loss....:D

Your Face

People think its a shame he's not an overly humble country person.

r93kaey5p2izun

I used to respect him. He's worked very hard and refused to accept failure in pursuit of a dream. I didn't like the cocky persona but took it all as just part of the marketing of a character. I have no problem overlooking unsavoury comments or over the top behaviour when performing.

But the past year has shown what a nasty little arsehole he really is. The people he has chosen to associate with in his personal life leaves a lot to be desired and his behaviour in court yesterday was disgraceful. He's under no obligation to be any sort of role model, and I wouldn't expect it of him, but his popularity and the trends he sets are actually very destructive. As a native of Neilstown and a second level teacher in a very disadvantaged area I can tell you he has a lot to answer for. Some of the comments and behaviour I witness that are directly attributable to his influence are shocking. There was always and will always be those who aspire to scumbag ideals but I have seen those who would typically be disciplined and dedicated due to sport start to copy his bullsh1t and look for shortcuts to emulate his lavish lifestyle . It's sad to see.

irishguitarlad

Your Face wrote: »

People think its a shame he's not an overly humble country person.

Yeah I like that he doesn't give the same cliched sound bites that our other sports people give.

Greyfox

He's been silly the last week all right but he's still a legend and one of the greatest Irishmen ever, his talking nonsense has made him a fortune, fair play to him

Wanderer78

Greyfox wrote: »

He's been silly the last week all right but he's still a legend and one of the greatest Irishmen ever, his talking nonsense has made him a fortune, fair play to him

so talking nonsense is a good thing?

Omackeral

Wanderer78 wrote: »

so talking nonsense is a good thing?

Sure that's all any of us are doing here on boards!

Wanderer78

Omackeral wrote: »

Sure that's all any of us are doing here on boards!

fair point, but i do think its better to try achieve your goals honestly, with hard work and to respect others.

Vela

_Brian wrote: »

Lots of people seem to like him because of his success and money.

Really, liking and adoring someone because their only skill is beating the head off another equally deranged individual, it’s bizzare.

I find him crass, a real gouger with nothing going for him at all. I expect he’ll end up a mess, which it would seem he is well on the way to at the moment.

Signs of serious drug abuse, disregarding everyone around him, petty brawls in bars, textbook “new money” behaviour.

Do I want to see him fail ??

Actually yes, if nothing else it would make the point that this style of life is truly disgusting and leads to nothing.


I know people will say I’m just jealous it really, what’s to be jealous of ??
He’s a horribly obnoxious grubby little man that does nothing for sport or the general Irish sporting scene, he has his new money but that’s nothing for me to be jealous of. I measure success on a completely different set of values than that.

In fairness, he has failed before and came out of it with a great attitude IMO. He got some lashing from people after that first Diaz fight and he simply put the head down and got back in the game, only to beat him the second time around.

I'm no adoring fan, but I have a lot of respect for the man and I think he gets a lot of **** purely based on a persona he acts up on. That court stint was purely for the press and anyone who can't see that is blind.

gormdubhgorm

I never liked mcgregor initailly.
But it was pointed out to me that all his antics are designed to increase the 'notoriety' of the brand.
All the sh*te wwf style talk is designed to sell fights.
Basically his mouth is as important as his fists.
He would never have made as much money as he has without his mouthing and guff.
That is the route he choose to take.
It is working for him.
He deserves credit for making the best of himself great physique etc, focused on his craft.
He plays the marketing game well. You also need to look at the people that are his target market teens to mid 20s and not academically inclined.
Mcgregor is not there to make a world renowned Wolf Tone speech from the dock.

McGregor's speeches are a more succinct variety and are straight to the point, with a lot of pantomime and Americanisms

And his target market love it.
If you go to the MMA thread you will see that this type of thing fits his target market perfectly.

PowerToWait

Melody Cool Picture wrote: »

I used to respect him. He's worked very hard and refused to accept failure in pursuit of a dream..

In actual fact it seems he quits fairly easy when things don't go his way. He quit plumbing, signing on the dole because it was a bit ****. His pandering parents facilitated this. His oul' man admits he threw money at him endlessly.

He quit the gym for months after his first loss. Only going back after his mammy badgered John Kavanagh to coax him back.

All the 'he works really hard' stuff is fairly annoying. Millions of people get up every day, face real, genuine adversity, in horrible circumstances, work their asses to the bone, dream dreams, have goals and some even achieve them.

I get that to people who don't actually work very hard or indeed don't work at all, that he seems like a serious hard worker. But really?

And every **** thing he does is 'marketing genius'. Give us a break.

He got really, really lucky with some work, or even lots of work. Lots of people work hard simply to stay alive, look after kids, do good things. A decent person would be thankful.

I agree he is a shocking role model for kids, whether he cares or not is irrelevant. He exists and they idolise him. It really is a shìtty thing. He's always been a spoiled brat.

Agricola

It's his tongue more than his antics that tips him over into scumbag territory for me. The sheer delight he takes in verbally smashing opponents before fights says it all. I know it's all to sell tickets but for a majority of MMA fighters and boxers, that side of the game is a sideshow they have to endure before they get to the real business. Most of them have a core decency that makes them no good at it. Mcgregor absolutely grows in stature when he's belittling people.

He really comes across as a prize prick who does a good job of appearing to be a decent skin most of the time. But sometimes the mask slips, like at court recently.

gormdubhgorm

Greyfox wrote: »

He's been silly the last week all right but he's still a legend and one of the greatest Irishmen ever, his talking nonsense has made him a fortune, fair play to him

This is the type of thing that is said on the MMA thread..

gormdubhgorm

Agricola wrote: »

It's his tongue more than his antics that tips him over into scumbag territory for me. The sheer delight he takes in verbally smashing opponents before fights says it all. I know it's all to sell tickets but for a majority of MMA fighters and boxers, that side of the game is a sideshow they have to endure before they get to the real business. Most of them have a core decency that makes them no good at it. Mcgregor absolutely grows in stature when he's belittling people.

He really comes across as a prize prick who does a good job of appearing to be a decent skin most of the time. But sometimes the mask slips, like at court recently.

By doing his court antics that will earn him more money.
Simply playing to the gallery the world he is in.

He is not a Rugby player from Blackrock for example, this is how he has to behave so the simpletons will spend more money. Free advertisement on the news, great. Job done.

willowthewisp

Out of interest did he get any penalty points for this offense?

The_Kew_Tour

that nightclub video doing the rounds tells me all I need to know about him.

it's all going come crashing down and when it does it won't be a surprise.

Doctor Jimbob

Greyfox wrote: »

He's been silly the last week all right but he's still a legend and one of the greatest Irishmen ever, his talking nonsense has made him a fortune, fair play to him

I disagree with all the hate he gets,but one of the greatest Irishmen ever? You must be at the wind up.

As for the role model thing other people are on about, I think the entire notion of seeing anyone in the public eye as a role model is flawed. There's nothing wrong with seeing a good trait in someone, and thinking "yeah, I'd like to be like that too". But individual people shouldn't be looked upon as ideals.

saltandpepper10

Personally I licken mma to American wrestling as far as sport goes so no fan at all,is it even real?but the thing is no one is questioning that judges role in this fiasco.adjourning the case twice get him to my court at once,all for a 400 quid minor charge.the man sent a solicitor on his behalf why is that not enough.seems to me it's the judge is craving the limelight I actually really admire his contempt of court and have become a fan

castletownman

You'd swear his is the only rags to riches story in the history of sport with the frequency his assent is refered to.

And how does being on the dole in Ireland compare to say the background of the majority of African footballers managing to make it in the game in Europe, or a sizeable proportion of black American footballers from the projects? Or indeed Jose Aldo, who came from poverty in Brazil (for which Conor made aa point to demean him about) to make it in the UFC himself, and appears a lot more humble and down to earth in comparison.

Eyepatch

saltandpepper10 wrote: »

Personally I licken mma to American wrestling as far as sport goes so no fan at all,is it even real?but the thing is no one is questioning that judges role in this fiasco.adjourning the case twice get him to my court at once,all for a 400 quid minor charge.the man sent a solicitor on his behalf why is that not enough.seems to me it's the judge is craving the limelight I actually really admire his contempt of court and have become a fan

I think the Judge was correct in expecting him to turn up in person. Sending a solicitor to represent him, is sloughing off responsibilty for what he has done. He's not likely to learn anything from that. If he got a prison sentence, would he expect somebody to do it for him? He has to realise that, like any other "Ordinary Joe Soap", he has to toe the line, when it comes to the Law. Bank directors and other wealthy people have appeared in Court and did not rely on others to represent them.

Berserker

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

it's all going come crashing down and when it does it won't be a surprise.

He's worth €100m at the moment. It'd take a monumental mess up to blow that.

Mint Sauce

Greyfox wrote: »

He's been silly the last week all right but he's still a legend and one of the greatest Irishmen ever, his talking nonsense has made him a fortune, fair play to him

LOL. Way way down the list. With greatness comes responsibility, neither of which he has.