http://www.u.tv/News/Bullet-death-th...c-6970d66d0dbc
At least by implication. Hardly surprising, but depressing enough.
Guessing their employer was the reason.
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At least by implication. Hardly surprising, but depressing enough.
Guessing their employer was the reason.
In fairness there is not much point in sending bullets without sending a gun. What is the recipient to do ? Hurl themselves at the speed of a bullet at the bullet.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
On a more serious note. Who knows what kind of a header is sending the bullets ?
Hence use of the word, 'implication'.
A short length of pipe of appropriate diameter, and a cigarette lighter would probably do the job if they were being that cooperative.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
The various news sites all seem to be posting minor variations on the same wire article. Nothing in any of them. Intercepted in a post office in Antrim though.Quote:
On a more serious note. Who knows what kind of a header is sending the bullets ?
Scum. Pure scum.
They should never have signed for Celtic! ;)
You have given this some thought and I hope not to be getting any bullets from you as you would include "helpful" instructions.Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
I am not going to go out on a limb to support the NI football team but untill/unless some proof is produced as to who sent the bullets then I won't jump to conclusions.Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
I'm an engineer. My brain does this automatically. It gets kind of annoying at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Ah I seeQuote:
Originally Posted by John83
Back to the bullets maybe its some kind of sophisticated decommisioning (you know, without losing face)
A surreal spin Sean. Perhaps UTV got a little carried away, citing the subject as such.
I doubt it, the words 'loyalist' and 'sophisticated' don't really mix.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Sectarianism around the old firm? Well I never.
Return to sender.
No bullet for Paddy?
He doesn't get on for Norn Iron yet. :p
from Neil Lennon's twitter feed (it really is him): http://twitter.com/#!/OfficialNeil/s...09844853252096
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Quotes attributed to me in today's Sun are taken from old stories. I've made no comment on recent reports regarding bullets.
Aye, it would be a surprise if a current or past international (their rivals for starting places or the next manager, maybe) were sending ordnance through the post. It could be like Cluedo: Sleeping Brunty or Gargoyle Dowie with the lead pipe in the trophy cabinet.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Hardly footballing rivals (even a certain goal-keeper happy to affiliate himself to the UVF (last seen living in a caravan in Largs) wouldn't have stooped so low?);rather more those of the viewpoint, as highlighted in the UTV comments section.
When I saw the title I thought this was going to be about Bono and The Edge due to their connection to that awful Spider Man play on Broadway. Seriously, longest 2 hours of my life. I would have supported said threats 100%.
In the latest update, his was, er, intercepted in the post in Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Fair play to them for that.
Just another example of Irish people are treated by 'their own', simply by virtue of their nominal religion/culture. And employer.
You'd wonder why McGinn & McCourt would ever bother to go back to play in the North, given that's where these packages originated....
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Originally Posted by geysir
In true Paddy style, even his mail managed to elude a couple of sorting offices before it was found nestling at the near post.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
What sort of a comment is this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
When was the last time bullets were sent through the post to a Rangers official or player? When was the last time a Rangers player received death threats due to the club he played for? When was the last time a Rangers fan was murdered simply for wearing his team's colours?
It's as if you perceive some sort of equivalence between 'fans' of Rangers and Celtic. Let's be clear - there is none. 'Lazy' and 'unhelpful' are the nicest things I can think to say in response.
:ball: PP
It transcends far and wide.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ne...-15045326.html
I hope the deluded, moronic, flatearth "hard men" who sent the bullets in the post to Messrs Lennon, McGinn and McCourt are apprehended and charged asap.
They are enemies of the Northern Ireland International football team.
Fair play, NB.
A very Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year to you and yours AB.
Will take it in the spirit intended, NB. And to yer good self & folks.
Well, at least until late May....not that that, even remotely matters.
Celtic and Rangers - "two cheeks of the same arse" as i heard it so eloquently put recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy
on the issue itself - it is clearly just some random, idiotic, insane nordy* instead of a sinister vile plot hatched in some Orange Order somewhere.
*im not for one moment suggesting that Ian Paisley sent them.
I'm not entirely convinced this is the work of the particular hue of nordie scobe we're assuming was behind these jimminy-japes.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
In my (extremely limited) experience of northern loyalists they have sweet feck all interest in the norn iron team or anyone who plays/has played for them. Lennon'd have a bigger profile for sure because he manages Celtic so he's plausible -but McGinn? Don't make me laugh. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if the six-toed mutant ghoulbag behind this stunt came from (using inverted commas to emphasise this is the broadest, widest possible) "OUR" side of the fence. Way more to gain when a particular logic is applied and followed through.
The BBC (or was it channel 4) suggested this as a possible source on the news tonight - that northern Irish nationalists may be unhappy with the choice of players to line out for the NI team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
Clearly the speaker was pretty ignorant on the subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
The 'conspiracy' theory is a bit more plausible re.the bullets in terms of Irish uber-nats, but given the response in the Northern fraternity in comments sections and the like, the unionist constituency seemed remarkably defensive on the issue.
And albeit a while ago, they do have 'form' in this respect where Lennon, O'Neill and numerous other Celtic players have been targeted in attacks in Glasgow. Not to say Rangers players don't receive 'attention', but nothing to the same extent.
As you admit, your experience of loyalists is extremely limited. There are certainly loyalists who are supporters of the IFA team, who would have enough knowledge of certain players and their backgrounds. These kinds are often the type who support Rangers and have a hatred of all things Celtic. I wouldn't rule the possibility out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
I have never heard of anyone, in my experience, that holds a grudge against Paddy McCourt or Niall McGinn (or Neil Lennon for that matter), for playing for the IFA. Obviously doesn't rule out the possibility, but I would highly doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by osarusan
But McCourt received no bullet in the mail, how do you know there was one sent to him too?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
It was picked out in the Local sorting office to Celtic Park.
And only made the news 24 hrs. ago.
I was only messing there. Didn't realise McCourt had received one too when I made that post.:shame:Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
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Originally Posted by Poor Student
I feel a little sorry for Paddy, they didn't think enough of him to send his first-class.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
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Alas there's plenty of evidence of people with NI paramilitary links attending football matches- overheard conversation, flags, even songs and web postings at a pinch. It'd be amazing if they didn't given their obvious numbers in the population as a whole locally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
I have no idea who did it, other than that they posted from Ballymoney (a predominantly unionist town). But if pressed I'd guess Rangers fans were more likely than Celtic.Quote:
It wouldn't surprise me in the least if the six-toed mutant ghoulbag behind this stunt came from (using inverted commas to emphasise this is the broadest, widest possible) "OUR" side of the fence. Way more to gain when a particular logic is applied and followed through
Your description reminds me of when the Irish Times used to advertise a separate, lower price in the 'Sterling area' (ie, Britain) ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Predator
Apart from the guy who's thanked you for this post, you mean? Not that I'm suggesting he sends people ordnance in the post, like.Quote:
I have never heard of anyone, in my experience, that holds a grudge against Paddy McCourt or Niall McGinn (or Neil Lennon for that matter), for playing for the IFA. Obviously doesn't rule out the possibility, but I would highly doubt it
As it was me who thanked the Pred there, not sure what you're implying?
And The Irish Times still does that, which you'd know if you ever read it....
not at all. Actually i think he's pretty spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Well, as PP says I would highly dispute that.
Have you even been to Celtic or Ibrox, or for that matter, Glasgow??
People wanted to give Hodgson the same treatment ;)
http://premierleaguebuzz.wordpress.c...-at-liverpool/