Originally Posted by
Peadar
Where did I say the world was against us?
Frankly, I thought the game was one of the biggest anti-climaxes I've endured for years.
Your lot and drogs had your team hyped up to the last and we were told about this special atmosphere. You were absolutely rubbish and before the goal, your fans could only muster a few bars of songs, designed to provoke a sectarian response. Looks like Iran rules the waves now, not Britannia) You're big fish in a small pond and your little love-in with drogs will get you a few additional column inches in the tabloids, but as far as "big" games go, you don't register with me anymore. You had your chance and you blew it!
As long as you fail to recognise that you were outclassed, you'll continue to be nothing more than a jumped up pub team.
The final should be amusing as it's the battle of two teams who grind out results they don't deserve and dine out on it forever.
As far as hospitality goes, the Ports fans have been extremely welcoming to us for the past 3 years, without making any song or dance about it. Everywhere we go in Europe, we get a great reception, but our hosts don't expect the plaudits for showing some common courtesy.