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05/10/2011, 9:56 PM
BonnieShels

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Originally Posted by Sullivinho

Getting dumped by Miss Ireland must do strange things to a man. Y'hear stories about her occasionally, your ex. How she got into an awful state with her new guy 'Steve' over in Cyprus. The road accident in San Marino - the two old ladies who died. He makes her call him 'the gaffer'. It makes your blood boil. You were her gaffer once. You know he's a bad influence on her but it don't change the fact she's moved on. Last you heard she'd hooked up with some wealthy old Italian dude. Two guys in a row with exotic accents...you feel inadequate. Someone mentions that he watches DVDs of them together. That dirty b@stard you think to yourself, as the boats pull into T�rshavn. She's not taking as many beatings these days but hell, that's small consolation.

And then you happen to run into her plump, illegitimate cousin. She's got identity and abandonment issues. Some say she's trouble.

But you think hmmm...

I'd hit that.

I just read this post again and it made me laugh so hard again. Bravo sir. Pity you didn't keep it back for 3 weeks.
05/10/2011, 10:28 PM
TrapAPony

King of Spain '82 Armstrong still on a mission for his Ireland:laugh:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...=feeds-newsxml
05/10/2011, 10:33 PM
Charlie Darwin

I'm confused. I scanned through the article and I couldn't find the letters 'EPN' anywhere. :confused:
05/10/2011, 11:44 PM
DannyInvincible

Clearly, Gerry still has a lot of homework to do.
06/10/2011, 8:44 AM
BonnieShels

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

Clearly, Gerry still has a lot of homework to do.

Ah, there you are.

Quote:

Originally Posted by the journalist who wrote the fluff article about the scorer of a goal against Spain in '82

Players are able to move because of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that was supposed to mark an end to the Troubles.
One of its conditions was 'the birthright of all the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both'.
Fifa and Uefa recognised this dual nationality.

8 weeks in and still this crap is pedalled.

Aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh!!!!!!
06/10/2011, 9:16 AM
SwanVsDalton

Heads up guys - there's an article coming up in the next issue of When Saturday Comes which is going to cause keyboards to be flung across rooms in frustration.
06/10/2011, 9:47 AM
ArdeeBhoy

Really?
Why?
06/10/2011, 11:03 AM
SwanVsDalton

It's simply another flat out incorrect, incomprehensible and incoherent 'woe is the IFA' mess, written by an NI fan. Don't want to say much more but you can see for yourself in a couple of weeks. Something to look forward to eh.

EDIT - Actually it's out this week. Tevez is on the front cover (of course) so have a look out for it.
06/10/2011, 11:06 AM
BonnieShels

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

Heads up guys - there's an article coming up in the next issue of When Saturday Comes which is going to cause keyboards to be flung across rooms in frustration.

To Easons!!!!!
06/10/2011, 11:37 AM
tetsujin1979

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Originally Posted by BonnieShels

To Easons!!!!!

to Martha!
06/10/2011, 12:03 PM
Lionel Ritchie

Just had a read of that article. I actually feel somewhat sorry for the IFA reading it. I've no idea what Gerrys salary, retainer, stipend or other form of remuneration package is like -but if it were me paying it out to someone to do a somewhat unique job that requires tact and consideration -well I'd expect them to acquaint themselves with the facts to a far more diligent degree than is evident.
06/10/2011, 12:05 PM
BonnieShels

Just eating my lunch and within a half hour I will be in possession of said article.
06/10/2011, 12:16 PM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

Just had a read of that article. I actually feel somewhat sorry for the IFA reading it. I've no idea what Gerrys salary, retainer, stipend or other form of remuneration package is like -but if it were me paying it out to someone to do a somewhat unique job that requires tact and consideration -well I'd expect them to acquaint themselves with the facts to a far more diligent degree than is evident.

Why? Gerry has been coached by the IFA - he's only reiterating the party line.
06/10/2011, 12:52 PM
geysir

I would fear for the welfare of your local friendly IFA spokesperson from the wrath of the rabble, if he/she came out with,
'eh well, actually it has nothing to do with the GFA',
'actually, there are no loopholes in FIFA's eligibility rules'
'maybe we should move a few steps away from victimhood here'.
06/10/2011, 4:29 PM
SwanVsDalton

Wah wah Ferguson won't call me back wah wah.

"If he wants to be involved, great. If he wants to go somewhere else, that's his decision."

Indeed Nige. So stop calling him and let him come to you if he chooses.
06/10/2011, 5:00 PM
DannyInvincible

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Ferguson played youth football for his hometown Derry City before signing for Newcastle United

I'm pretty sure that's been lifted from Wikipedia and isn't actually correct.
06/10/2011, 5:56 PM
co. down green

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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

I'm pretty sure that's been lifted from Wikipedia and isn't actually correct.

Joined Newcastle from Derry City youth
06/10/2011, 6:17 PM
DannyInvincible

Did he not join from the Maiden City Academy?
06/10/2011, 7:59 PM
geysir

Maidens? where?

I tried to tell you all earlier, you can't trust a northern fenian, especially the Derry wans.
06/10/2011, 9:51 PM
Predator

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Originally Posted by co. down green

Joined Newcastle from Derry City youth

He was with the Maiden City Academy, which I think is separate from DCFC. Same as Gibson.
Link: http://maidencitysoccer.net/mcs/?page_id=3
06/10/2011, 10:05 PM
SwanVsDalton

Yah he's a Paul Kee-er, just like Gibson. No wonder the NI are miffed.
06/10/2011, 11:18 PM
Predator

Bugsy and Paul Kee used to run a good programme, if I recall correctly. Not sure how it's doing now.
07/10/2011, 6:32 AM
Deckydee

Shane Ferguson: "Two sides to every story"

http://www.tweeting-athletes.com/ind...thleteID=13117
07/10/2011, 9:24 AM
co. down green

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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

Did he not join from the Maiden City Academy?

My mistake, you are correct

http://maidencitysoccer.net/gallery/...g2_itemId=1660
07/10/2011, 1:23 PM
ifk101

Shane is on a well deserved break in the Pyrenees. There is poor mobile coverage in the area. It is all a simple misunderstanding.
07/10/2011, 2:46 PM
Not Brazil

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Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

It's simply another flat out incorrect, incomprehensible and incoherent 'woe is the IFA' mess, written by an NI fan. Don't want to say much more but you can see for yourself in a couple of weeks. Something to look forward to eh.

I read the said article at lunchtime.

It was full of keek.

I certainly didn't think it was written by a Northern Ireland fan.
07/10/2011, 2:48 PM
Not Brazil

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Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

Indeed Nige. So stop calling him and let him come to you if he chooses.

I agree -the IFA should stop calling him.

The IFA should also not bother returning his calls, if he contacts them in future.
07/10/2011, 3:14 PM
SwanVsDalton

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Originally Posted by Not Brazil

I read the said article at lunchtime.

It was full of keek.

I certainly didn't think it was written by a Northern Ireland fan.

It got edited quite heavily. The original (incredibly even more error strewn and actually libellous) version would leave you in no doubt.
07/10/2011, 3:17 PM
Not Brazil

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Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

It got edited quite heavily. The original (incredibly even more error strewn and actually libellous) version would leave you in no doubt.

It must have been edited very heavily.

When I first read it, I thought it was written by someone sympathetic to the FAI.
07/10/2011, 3:19 PM
SwanVsDalton

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Originally Posted by Not Brazil

It must have been edited very heavily.

When I first read it, I thought it was written by someone sympathetic to the FAI.

Not sure what's in it to give you that idea (I might have to take another read of it) but, trust me, the original was right up there with the most vitriolic OWC stuff I've read. The editing certainly makes it more, uh, measured, I guess.
07/10/2011, 3:26 PM
Not Brazil

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Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

Not sure what's in it to give you that idea (I might have to take another read of it) but, trust me, the original was right up there with the most vitriolic OWC stuff I've read. The editing certainly makes it more, uh, measured, I guess.

I can only comment on what was published.

What has been published does not appear to be written by a vitriolic Northern Ireland fan - on the contrary, I would argue that some of it is bordering anti Northern Ireland vitriol.

Can you scan and post the article Swan?
07/10/2011, 3:32 PM
SwanVsDalton

What parts? I'll have to look at it again, my mind is still paralysed with fury from the original which was a serious load of bunkum.

Of the edited version I can remember there are still references to the 'complexities of nationality' that allow Irish people to play for Ireland (how complex) not to mention 'the Republic being a more attractive option for football and political reasons' as opposed to, you know, people just choosing to pay for their country. There's still far too much nationality denial in it for my liking.

We can at least agree to how rubbish it is.
07/10/2011, 3:48 PM
Not Brazil

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Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

We can at least agree to how rubbish it is.

We'll see if someone can scan it up for us - and debate it from there.

If you can tune in, Radio Ulster are broadcasting a documentary about the eligibility issue on Sunday between 1.30PM and 2PM, called "Does the Cap fit?"

I sense it's going to be full of inaccuracies too, judging by the trailer I heard this morning.

Contributors include Liam Coyle.
07/10/2011, 4:03 PM
DannyInvincible

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Originally Posted by Not Brazil

I sense it's going to be full of inaccuracies too, judging by the trailer I heard this morning.

Cheers for the heads up. I think you're right; the hasty brief provides little promise:

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Michael McNamee investigates the controversial legal loophole by which Northern Ireland football players can switch to playing for the Republic.
07/10/2011, 4:08 PM
DannyInvincible

Does Michael McNamee have a personal contact e-mail? I might send him off an e-mail but can't see an address anywhere.
08/10/2011, 8:36 PM
ArdeeBhoy

To be fair,WSC aren't immune to publishing rubbish. The said article is probably on line (try http://www.wsc.co.uk ) somewhere, but who really cares at this stage as the no. of misguided or paranoid parrots are liable continue for a good few more years.

As for SF, apparantly he's fallen out with 'Agent Nige', so regardless of his heritage or other leanings he's hardly likely to bother whilst the latter's in charge. And does partly explain his accepting the U-21 call-up recently...
09/10/2011, 11:12 AM
Gather round

Morning lads. Here's a copy of the article. Apologies for poor quality, the scanner in my local library isn't working.

My first reaction on reading it was similar to NB's. Good to see we're all in agreement that it's tripe ;)

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/z.../wsc-nov11.jpg
09/10/2011, 11:29 AM
geysir

They didn't waste time getting to Gerry's goal in Spain.
09/10/2011, 12:29 PM
Mr_Parker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Brazil

We'll see if someone can scan it up for us - and debate it from there.

If you can tune in, Radio Ulster are broadcasting a documentary about the eligibility issue on Sunday between 1.30PM and 2PM, called "Does the Cap fit?"

I sense it's going to be full of inaccuracies too, judging by the trailer I heard this morning.

Contributors include Liam Coyle.

*bump*

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/northernirel...d/ulster.shtml
09/10/2011, 12:33 PM
Predator

Jim Shaw talking nonsense about the statutes already.

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