That was actually quite funny.Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
More an observation than an insult, and not that offensive really, is it?
But you are always jumping to rash and poorly-considered conclusions. You'd nearly think you had some sort of agenda. And you are incredibly reactionary (and thin-skinned/hypersensitive). You're distrustful to the point of paranoia and always assume the worst in people; everyone's out to get you, supposedly. You scaremonger and always fear the worst will come to pass. I mean, it's good to be circumspect with a healthy dose of cynicism, but you take the biscuit. You're constantly assuming it is your business to tell people in the public eye how to act, behave or decide on particular matters that concern their lives (and not yours). On social issues, I understand you oppose recognition for same-sex marriage (without explanation; a very conservative, anti-liberal position) and recall you supporting the strict enforcement of the disastrous and knee-jerk Offensive Behaviour at Football Act in Scotland (or the introduction of tougher measures even?) during a previous discussion. You habitually shirk or deny the notion of self-responsibility and constantly blame others for matters that your own side can control if they wanted to; denying Martin O'Neill's responsibility over/ability to conclude the Grealish saga is a perfect example of that. You wallow in victimhood and are compulsively offended. You were going mad about a proposed Channel 4 comedy series based around the Irish famine before it has even been made. Generally blaming the Brits/English for this and that throughout the "say anything on your mind" thread. Then there were the derogatory comments about people with tattoos, for which you apologised after I pulled you up on them, before later accusing me of picking on you over it despite your earlier admission that you had been out-of-order. Completely contradictory. I could go on...
What can I say? You genuinely fascinate me.
Some generous revisionism going on there. You went a bit further than merely having held the positions you claim to have above all this time.As it stands, I took a position that Grealish wasn't fully committed to Ireland months before he pulled out of a squad in Autumn and, lo and behold, he wasn't fully committed. That may change. I also maintain the position that the Grealish's are not being fully transparent throughout this affair, due to comments they have made, comments MONKeano have made and things that have transpired over the last several months. I also posit that the onus is on Grealish and to place any culpability on his club manager and/or national team managers is illicit.
On culpability, do you deny that bringing conclusion of this situation is within O'Neill's hands? Do you deny he could issue an ultimatum tomorrow if he wanted to?
Of course you have. You've been nothing but upstanding and honest throughout. I wouldn't doubt that for a second.I have been pragmatic, realistic and courteous throughout the entire mess.
Aston Villa have tweeted from their official account that Grealish has declared for England: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/sta...65586725474304
and from his own account: https://twitter.com/JackGrealish1/st...68966285963264BREAKING NEWS: @JackGrealish1 has made a decision over his international future and opted to play for England. #AVFC
There's been a few stories lately that he had been going to declare for England, and previously he'd issued a denial but this time stayed quiet, so I'm not too surprised. If nothing else, the saga is over and we can all get on with our lives.
(queue two pages of "I told you so, even when I didn't tell you, I told you so")
Close thread. Please. Close the thread.
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good luck to him but I doubt he will get even 10 eng caps.
Best of luck Jack.
He is still ours to lose, said who, when?
obvious for a year or more now. good to fiñally put it to bed.
About time. Time to move on.
Had given up on the little ballbag along time ago. He is a talent but looks like he will be a prima donna. Let's move on and focus on Irish players who want to play for their country.
Rumors that Jonathan Barnett (his agent) had a big part in this. He said a few years ago, "If Gareth Bale had chosen England instead of Wales he would be ten times richer" (or words to that effect). Anyone know if Barnett is the agent for any other Irish players?
Can't wait for his first presser with England.
Reporter: So Jack - what persuaded you to pledge your allegiance to England.
JG: It was a no-brainer really!
Ah well. I'd have liked if he chose us but he tore the arse out of the whole thing really. I'd like to be the bigger man and wish him the best of luck, but not wishing him the worst of luck is the best I can muster at the moment.
Im not bothered really, if he had really been ours to lose like was said time and again on here then I would be. But how can you be sad or angry for something you never had? If tomorrow you told me we were losing robbie Brady to England then I would be. just some very ñaive people out there.
A blessing, imo. There'd be an almighty clamour for him to be picked and this Irish side most certainly can't accommodate a player like him at the moment and I don't see that changing anytime soon. We could also do without the frenzy he'd bring.
I like him but a Damien Duff he is not.
The next Stephen Froggatt. Yawn.
Though MO'N is a tool for not capping him v.the Theme Park, a year ago...
so you slag Grealish off by comparing him to Stephen froggatt and then abuse MON for not tieing him to us. makes perfect sense
thank god that's over.
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