Media claims FAI brand Palestinian flag as "racist"

[shep]

TV3 have already commissioned a 3 part series starring Brian Denehey as a
down on his luck, divorced, alcoholic FAI match delegate who lost custody of
his daughter due to his wreckless life but he pulls it all together to bring a gang
of Palastine flag waving Shamrock Rovers supporters, disguised as Dundalk fans,
causing mahem around Oriel Park, to justice.

Also starring Maxi as a petrol attendent and Sean Connor as The Devil

Jesus!!! So thats how Athlone fans spend thier time;in a fantasy land. Suppose its better than the reality of realising you support Athlone.

[Sidefx]

... Almost as embarrassing as Bohs fans' UVF flag on the first game of the season, or Rovers fans' Linfield chants last night.

What are you on about?

[disabledrog]

This is quite possibly the most pointless thread ever ,its quite sad to be talking about flags ,and der was no racist abuse at the drogs match and none at the rovers match

[holidaysong]

The third flag on that tri colour is a green st.Georges flag with "champions" written across it, presumably a reference to some scottish club :rolleyes:

Why would a St. George's cross be a reference to a Scottish club? :confused:

Anyway, it's the cross of St. Andrew (X) on the flag, not the cross of St. George (+)..

[punkrocket]

So, if it's okay to wave a flag which contains your team's colours then would it mean that it's acceptable for team such as Derry City to wave the nazi flag around. I think we may all know the answer to that one.

[thischarmingman]

So, if it's okay to wave a flag which contains your team's colours then would it mean that it's acceptable for team such as Derry City to wave the nazi flag around. I think we may all know the answer to that one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

:)

[The Lilywhites]

This is quite possibly the most pointless thread ever ,its quite sad to be talking about flags ,and der was no racist abuse at the drogs match and none at the rovers match

That's why Drogheda were fined €300 for racist abuse towards Mansaram :rolleyes:

[eelmonster]

Excuse me?

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos. Bohs fans will plead ignorance, well they would. As for Rovers, a group of their supporters were singing some shíte about Dundalk being the Linfield of the south, I'm not even sure what that's supposed to mean, although it's not the first time I've heard it (the last time I heard it was at a match in the mid-90s against Bohs, coincidentally, though it would be no surprise to me if it was same crowd).

[Dalymountrower]

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos. Bohs fans will plead ignorance, well they would. As for Rovers, a group of their supporters were singing some shíte about Dundalk being the Linfield of the south, I'm not even sure what that's supposed to mean, although it's not the first time I've heard it (the last time I heard it was at a match in the mid-90s against Bohs, coincidentally, though it would be no surprise to me if it was same crowd).

Tina Turner, UVF Commander Beverley Hills Battn.

[BohDiddley]

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos. Bohs fans will plead ignorance, well they would. As for Rovers, a group of their supporters were singing some shíte about Dundalk being the Linfield of the south, I'm not even sure what that's supposed to mean, although it's not the first time I've heard it (the last time I heard it was at a match in the mid-90s against Bohs, coincidentally, though it would be no surprise to me if it was same crowd).
Anyway. What were we talking about?

[gspain]

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos.

I suppose there is no chance they could have been referring to the double they won last season. :confused:

[BohDiddley]

Regarding objections to the flying of flags...

Clearly, they are an expression of political sympathy. I'm ok with that. We have Ford, Nokia, Nivea, Kellogg, Des Kelly, Woodies etc. signs at matches, and these are expressions of commercial links.

I can understand the arguments against tricolours or union flags on this island and in Glasgow, and it's just silly to bring a tricolour to, say, a Spurs game. But what's the problem otherwise?

[eelmonster]

I suppose there is no chance they could have been referring to the double they won last season. :confused:

There's no doubt they were. Embarrassing that they chose a UVF slogan to do so, no?

[Sheridan]

It's more embarrassing that they were quoting a Tina Turner song...

[eelmonster]

It's more embarrassing that they were quoting a Tina Turner song...

Ha, quite.

[mcgonigle]

This is quite possibly the most pointless thread ever ,its quite sad to be talking about flags ,and der was no racist abuse at the drogs match and none at the rovers match

Then why did a rovers fan come on oriel web and say that the racist abuse at the game was uncalled for, selective hearing again disabledrog?

[Louth4sam]

Then why did a rovers fan come on oriel web and say that the racist abuse at the game was uncalled for, selective hearing again disabledrog?

And he said there was none at the Dundalk match even though there was a thread about it on their forum and it was discussed at the duisc meeting.

"Some ****ed up fools started monkey chants at Manseram after he scored. From most people I've talked to, they don't seem to have been regulars at Utd Park so probably just ********s up for the night."

[micls]

There's no doubt they were. Embarrassing that they chose a UVF slogan to do so, no?

:D:D

Yeah cos the UVF own that statement....It was quite clear what they were referring to and you're either a wum or living in a fantasy land if you think otherwise.

(I had no idea it was a UVF slogan and tbh couldnt give a crap).

[Réiteoir]

Tina Turner, UVF Commander Beverley Hills Battn.

Her follow up single is a re-release of "Bushmills City Limits"

[Nesta99]

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos. Bohs fans will plead ignorance, well they would. As for Rovers, a group of their supporters were singing some shíte about Dundalk being the Linfield of the south, I'm not even sure what that's supposed to mean, although it's not the first time I've heard it (the last time I heard it was at a match in the mid-90s against Bohs, coincidentally, though it would be no surprise to me if it was same crowd).

Think you are over-reaching there eelmonster...if ever i hear 'simply the best' on the radio i must now dive to change it cause you just couldnt have a Bohs song on:p ....everyone to their own but i think this Basque/Palestinian/Cuban etc flag flying in attempt of solidarity is getting on for pathetic. As for rascist claims, they did occur at the Drogs match (wasnt in sligo) but while still dispicable from those involved it was a few idiots and not widespread among Drog support.

[corkboy360]

So, if it's okay to wave a flag which contains your team's colours then would it mean that it's acceptable for team such as Derry City to wave the nazi flag around. I think we may all know the answer to that one.
Go for it.

[LukeO]

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos. Bohs fans will plead ignorance, well they would.

Are you for ****ing real? :eek: :eek:

[eelmonster]

Are you for ****ing real? :eek: :eek:

What's the problem? I'd already given the Bohs fans the benefit of the doubt. Albeit backhandedly. The fact remains that it is a well-known loyalist paramilitary slogan (and Tina Turner song).

[tiktok]

Google 'UVF' and 'Simply the best' -- the only other time I've seen that slogan on a football flag or banner was at a Rangers match, whose fans are knowingly referring to one of the UVF's mottos.

Thanks for that, best laugh I've had in a while.

[Sidefx]

What's the problem? I'd already given the Bohs fans the benefit of the doubt. Albeit backhandedly. The fact remains that it is a well-known loyalist paramilitary slogan (and Tina Turner song).

Oh dear oh dear:rolleyes:

I'd say that the reason you have not seen the flag (which is probably the Flag that has a Bohs crest, a silhouette of Kevin Hunt the number "4" and the phrase "Simply the Best" - was it hanging down by the corner flag at the away terrace in Oriel pk?) is that you have been playing in the 1st division for the last few years so unlikely that you have seen it at a football ground during this period, but don't let that get in the way of your prejudices

:p

[celticV3]

What's the problem? I'd already given the Bohs fans the benefit of the doubt. Albeit backhandedly. The fact remains that it is a well-known loyalist paramilitary slogan (and Tina Turner song).
Are you serious? No really have you been granted temporary access to a computer in your home?

Might as well give my opinion on the flags and open the can of worms that may keep this thread going for another few pages. I think a lot of the time the hanging,flying and waving of these flags is too show solidarity with the country belonging to the flag. Some may not see this as appropriate as politics and football should not mix but the LOI is not the first place the two have met. This may not be justification but it is often the reason which people are free to agree or disagree with.

[BohDiddley]

I'd say that the reason you have not seen the flag (which is probably the Flag that has a Bohs crest, a silhouette of Kevin Hunt the number "4" and the phrase "Simply the Best" - was it hanging down by the corner flag at the away terrace in Oriel pk?) is that you have been playing in the 1st division for the last few years so unlikely that you have seen it at a football ground during this period, but don't let that get in the way of your prejudices :p
Simply the best contribution on this subject.

[eelmonster]

Are you serious? No really have you been granted temporary access to a computer in your home?

Might as well give my opinion on the flags and open the can of worms that may keep this thread going for another few pages. I think a lot of the time the hanging,flying and waving of these flags is too show solidarity with the country belonging to the flag. Some may not see this as appropriate as politics and football should not mix but the LOI is not the first place the two have met. This may not be justification but it is often the reason which people are free to agree or disagree with.

Open that can of worms and clichés, celtic -- and a grammar book while you're at it.

[eelmonster]

Oh dear oh dear:rolleyes:

I'd say that the reason you have not seen the flag (which is probably the Flag that has a Bohs crest, a silhouette of Kevin Hunt the number "4" and the phrase "Simply the Best" - was it hanging down by the corner flag at the away terrace in Oriel pk?) is that you have been playing in the 1st division for the last few years so unlikely that you have seen it at a football ground during this period, but don't let that get in the way of your prejudices

:p

"Simply the Best" said it all, really.

[celticV3]

Open that can of worms and clichés, celtic -- and a grammar book while you're at it.

Ok I'll take advice off you, the simple lad who probably thinks that Tina Turner was recruiting for the UVF?:o

[Dunny]

This is just a slagging match now, pointless. No complaint made to the FAI therefore no need to keep this going.

[eelmonster]

Ok I'll take advice off you, the simple lad who probably thinks that Tina Turner was recruiting for the UVF?:o

You're an idiot.

Edit: An Easter lily wearing idiot to boot.

[osarusan]

Open... a grammar book while you're at it.
There was little grammatically wrong with his post.

Nothing worse than this post anyway.

You're an idiot.

Edit: An Easter lily wearing idiot to boot.

[eelmonster]

There was little grammatically wrong with his post.


Perhaps you should re-read his post. Mine's missing a couple of hyphens, but intentionally. It's a-post-moderne.

[celticV3]

Perhaps you should re-read his post. Mine's missing a couple of hyphens, but intentionally. It's a-post-moderne.
Right:o Quit being pedantic and give us a laugh by telling us how Bohs are now recruiting for the UVF in association with Tina turner.

[micls]

"Simply the Best" said it all, really.

Yep. Imagine labelling the clubs iconic captain and legend as 'Simply the best'.

The UVF links are obvious. I bet Hunt was actually secretly a UV member and they were recognising his efforts in that regard.

[eelmonster]

Yep. Imagine labelling the clubs iconic captain and legend as 'Simply the best'.

The UVF links are obvious. I bet Hunt was actually secretly a UV member and they were recognising his efforts in that regard.

Yeah, because that's what my post implied.

[srfc1928]

Perhaps you should re-read his post. Mine's missing a couple of hyphens, but intentionally. It's a-post-moderne.
perhaps you should re read your own post,
and realise how much of a tool you sound

[eelmonster]

perhaps you should re read your own post,
and realise how much of a tool you sound

Still sore from the drubbing on Saturday night?

[micls]

Yeah, because that's what my post implied.

Which post is this? The one where you straight out claim it's a UVF flag or the one where you say 'Simply the best' says enough.

The only thin your posts imply is that you're either a wum or an idiot, either way this debate is pointless.

[srfc1928]

Still sore from the drubbing on Saturday night?
you got me there man, you win again:rolleyes:

[Sidefx]

1344

;);)

[osarusan]

1344

;);)
Terrorist.

[MMVIII]

Still sore from the drubbing on Saturday night?

That has just proved to everyone that you can't maintain your side of an argument without getting personal.

Muppet

[eelmonster]

1344

;);)

Ha. I hope the FAI match delegate made a complaint (on my behalf).

[forza rovers]

Ha. I hope the FAI match delegate made a complaint (on my behalf).
thats just sad