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I think I read on OWC about a fortnight to a month ago that Bruce's Bangor roots were Protestant. Someone in the FAI must have found out as well as I can't imagine why else we'd be getting shot of him.
Meanwhile, I've heard Derry City keeper Gerard Doherty being touted for a NI call-up in recent weeks also. Of course, that's the same Gerard Doherty who played with Ireland at under-18 level in 1997 before the Good Friday Agreement was ever signed.
He was in equally good company with the South.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Yeah, but you're the one commenting on where he was born!
I have no problems with where Bruce was born.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
I do have a problem with the IFA soliciting him from his, self imposed, international wilderness.
I don't want him representing Northern Ireland.
Except they're desperate (and don't really care what you think), so they'll take whoever's eligible from wherever. So what?
Welcome to 'international' football in the 21st century.
You didnt get back to my earlier questions NB, do you think there will be a protest at this? Or a concerted organised voice where opposed fans speak as one at least?Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
They'll care what people like me think, when we make our voices heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
I don't think there'll be a formal protest.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
I expect fans with strong feelings about Bruce's inclusion will make their voices heard - they do speak as one....no thanks to Bruce.
What I am getting at is an online poll maybe, and flagging the will of the supporters, and their valid reasons, up to a friendly mainstream media outlet prior to the guy actually appearing in your shirt. I mean, if the only articulation of this will be the booing of a guy out there playing for you, N.I. fans are going to end up looking pretty bad, again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
It might also send a message to Worthington, and how he is managing your side.
But either way, its all going to be entertaining to watch unfold.
For a minute there, I almost thought you were concerned. Then I read the last line. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
Given you don't exactly strike me as an extreme radical, how exactly??Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Use your imagination.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Shouldn't NI fans be boycotting all FIFA competition anyway?
More 'imaginative' posters then? What about an open letter, or a petition? That ought to get things done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Burning an effigy of Nigel next Tuesday??Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Is Nigel the new pope :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Given the response of some quoted on here from OWB, he might as well be....
He must be a double agent its all part of a popeish plot!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Where's Guy? He's a lot to answer for.
The bonfires are on Monday night.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
I'll be spending my "11th Night" on the golf course, followed by a nice bottle of red at home.
I'll be spending the following day on same golf course, in mixed company, followed by another bottle of red at home.
I may be an outrageous bigot, and secretly watch the half hour 12th highlights programme on BBC NI later that night - which may well feature a well known "Orange Historian", who happens to be a self confessed cross dresser :nerd:, and who lives at the end of our street. I chuckle at the thought of him sitting in the BBC Studio wearing a nice frock (orange, of course).
I'll save my angst for Nige until the Faroes game.:)