Irish Football Blog

[Stuttgart88]

Not really, just a statement of how grim our record against 2nd and 3rd seeds has been since 2001.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on the game for anyone interested, covers off the trip, game and RTE analysis so a bit of a long one! Not got to proof read yet and rushing out so apologies for any typos!


http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2014/10/friends-in-low-places.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2014/11/thetrouble-with-john.html

Few thoughts on the whole story from the Scotland tickets allocation to now for anyone interested.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on the game here for anyone interested.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/03/pole-chancers.html

[SkStu]

Love reading your blogs mate.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on Scotland game and latest Delaney FAI shenigans. Forgive any typos, no time to proof read tonight.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/06/caught-with-our-jocks-down.html

[bennocelt]

is a good read:)

[Stuttgart88]

...except for the Bohs win. Was that really necessary to include? :)

[Drumcondra 69er]

...except for the Bohs win. Was that really necessary to include? :)

Got to get my pleasures where I can Stutts, not getting them with Ireland these days! ;)

[Crosby87]

Is Ireland your boyfriend?

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on Gibraltar game and trip for anyone interested.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/09/let-christie-take-it.html

[Stuttgart88]

People actually go to the airport to see Conor McGregor, really?

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on last nights epic win for anyone interested.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/10/ireland-uber-alles-playing-long-gam

[SkStu]

I've been waiting for this one T!

[Drumcondra 69er]

I've been waiting for this one T!

Was some effort getting it done before heading to Poland in the morning, mate!

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on Poland game finally done for those interested, shame there wasn't a happier ending!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/10/return-to-poland-return-to-type.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on the trip for anyone interested. Great trip, really enjoyed it!

Forgive any typos, too wrecked to proof read now, will do it later!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/11/mist-sarajevo_15.html

[geysir]

I didn't notice any typos Drum, it was a very well written and entertaining account of your adventure. And 'am glad you spent a good chunk of your available time getting an experience of recent Bosnia history. I was curious for a long time about about how it all came to be and am currently reading up extensively on WW2 in the Balkans, much on Sarajevo and post war Tito.

[Drumcondra 69er]

I didn't notice any typos Drum, it was a very well written and entertaining account of your adventure. And 'am glad you spent a good chunk of your available time getting an experience of recent Bosnia history. I was curious for a long time about about how it all came to be and am currently reading up extensively on WW2 in the Balkans, much on Sarajevo and post war Tito.

Cheers mate, I'd probably got a chance to proof read it before you read it so! Glad you enjoyed it. Fascinating place to visit, highly recommend it. People wetre great with us.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Bit later than normal due to holidays with herself to regain the brownie points after heading to Bosnia but have finally finished the blog on the home game and the qualification for anyone interested.

Link to the podcast of Baldrick's radio interview with myself and Freewheeler of YBIG (think they post here as well) is also included.


http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2015/11/irelands-having-party_23.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2016/05/pass-dutchie.html?m=1

Blog on Dutch game plus thoughts on tomorrow's squad selection. Apologies in advance for any typos, not had time to proof read yet.

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/2016/06/bitter-swede.html?m=1

Blog on Sweden game and trip so far for anyone interested. Will add to this thread as trip goes on.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on Belgian disappointment for anyone interested. Up to Lille tomorrow in hope rather than expectation....

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/2016/06/bordeaux-bordeaunt-more-like.html?m=1

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/2016/06/dont-take-me-home-please-dont-take-me_93.html?m=1

Italy blog for anyone interested, lads.

[Stuttgart88]

From your pics it looks like you were only a few feet away from me. Amazing scenes. I took some great videos with my phone.

I had a super day. The train was only 90 mins from London. I got to my hotel 5 mins walk from the Eurostar station, 1 min from Gare Lille Flanders.

After checking in I out my running gear, headed to Parc de la Citadel for a 6 mile run along the river and canal, where about 20 Irish camper vans were parked.

After a shower I went to the cafe next to my hotel, ordered Steak Filet Americain thinking it was the best they had. It turned out to be steak tartare which I hate. Chips were nice though.

Crafty and Tets then joined me and we had a few beers before heading out early by taxi to the stadium to watch the Portugal v Hungary game in a bar next to the ground.

I ordered a lager but was given a Flemish blonde beer which I usually like but this was rancid. Next time I made sure I asked for the right thing. In my best French I asked for a Kronenberg. Blank look in response. Kronenberg. Blank look. Another punter tried to help me. Blank look. I grabbed a glass and pointed to the Kronenberg logo. Ah, Kronenberghh? and a shrug as if to say "why didn't you just say?"

I mean is Kronenberg in my best French really that different to Kronenberg pronounced by a French person?

Anyway, things got better and the rest as they say is history.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

From your pics it looks like you were only a few feet away from me. Amazing scenes. I took some great videos with my phone.

I had a super day. The train was only 90 mins from London. I got to my hotel 5 mins walk from the Eurostar station, 1 min from Gare Lille Flanders.

After checking in I out my running gear, headed to Parc de la Citadel for a 6 mile run along the river and canal, where about 20 Irish camper vans were parked.

After a shower I went to the cafe next to my hotel, ordered Steak Filet Americain thinking it was the best they had. It turned out to be steak tartare which I hate. Chips were nice though.

Crafty and Tets then joined me and we had a few beers before heading out early by taxi to the stadium to watch the Portugal v Hungary game in a bar next to the ground.

I ordered a lager but was given a Flemish blonde beer which I usually like but this was rancid. Next time I made sure I asked for the right thing. In my best French I asked for a Kronenberg. Blank look in response. Kronenberg. Blank look. Another punter tried to help me. Blank look. I grabbed a glass and pointed to the Kronenberg logo. Ah, Kronenberghh? and a shrug as if to say "why didn't you just say?"

I mean is Kronenberg in my best French really that different to Kronenberg pronounced by a French person?

Anyway, things got better and the rest as they say is history.

Stutts to replace Ward at left back.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm probably fitter than Jonny Walters.

[Charlie Darwin]

I'm probably fitter than Jonny Walters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64gvmHKWaWc

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/2016/07/the-lyon-didn-sleep-tonight.html?m=1

Final blog of trip on France game for those interested.

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2016/09/hello-to-new-campaign-goodbye-to-legend.html?m=1

Few thoughts on the group and on Robbie's retirement before we kick off tonight.

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2016/09/murphys-law.html?m=1

And thoughts on last night.

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2016/10/forget-georgia.html?m=1

Blog on the Georgia game for anyone interested.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on the trip finally done for anyone interested. Better late than never. They think it's Moldova....it is now!!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2016/10/they-think-its-moldova.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

Couldn't make the Austria trip last week due to various commitments but having finally got to see the full game on Friday, here's my few thoughts on a brilliant victory!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2016/11/wien-ner-alright.html?m=1

[Drumcondra 69er]

Usual blog on the game for those that follow it. Few thoughts on what I made of the Bale and Taylor challenges as well.

Cymru Plaid Their Cards Wrong (http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/03/wales-plaid-their-cards-wrong.html)

[Drumcondra 69er]

Few thoughts on the game for anyone interested.....

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/06/mexicant.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

Blog on the game below for anyone who fancies a read. Few thoughts on the Austria game too.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/06/christies-left-foot-writes-another.html

[OwlsFan]

Thanks for that. What sort of trousers was the Uruguay keeper wearing in the previous game? Looks like a pair of casual slacks.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Thanks for that. What sort of trousers was the Uruguay keeper wearing in the previous game? Looks like a pair of casual slacks.

Farah, I think. First goal of Big Jack's reign that day.

[Drumcondra 69er]

My thoughts on Sunday's disappointing yet predictable result now that the dust has settled......

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/06/only-names-have-changed.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/09/midnight-plane-to-georgia.html

Blog on trip and game for those of you that enjoy them......

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/09/revenge-serbed-cold.html

Usual analysis on Tuesday's disappointment for those of you interested. Long way back now......

[Drumcondra 69er]

Usual blog on last night's game for those interested.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/not-ova-yet.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

Usual blog on the trip and game for those interested, enjoy reliving it!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/10/james-of-thrones.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

Usual blog on the away trip and the match for anyone interested.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/11/dane-ger-here.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

Painful rewatching that capitulation and painful writing this blog but here it is.....

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/11/christian-and-lord-show-no-mercy.html

[Drumcondra 69er]

https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2...e-danish.html

Usual blog on Saturday's match for anyone interested.

[Drumcondra 69er]

https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2018/10/not-quite-another-ryans-slaughter.html

Latest thoughts on Tuesday for anyone who cares at this stage.....

[Stuttgart88]

Great stuff as usual D69er. Thanks.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Bit of Sunday reading reflecting on last Thursday's debacle for anyone interested.

https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2018/11/its-grim-down-south.html