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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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    Well, judging by the other players (born outside the six counties) currently representing the North's lesser sides, he'll be in good company!
    He was in equally good company with the South.
    The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
    But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
    Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
    And this is what we sang...

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    Yeah, but you're the one commenting on where he was born!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    Yeah, but you're the one commenting on where he was born!
    I have no problems with where Bruce was born.

    I do have a problem with the IFA soliciting him from his, self imposed, international wilderness.

    I don't want him representing Northern Ireland.
    The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
    But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
    Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
    And this is what we sang...

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Not Brazil View Post
    I have no problems with where Bruce was born.

    I do have a problem with the IFA soliciting him from his, self imposed, international wilderness.

    I don't want him representing Northern Ireland.
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    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.
    They'll care what people like me think, when we make our voices heard.
    The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
    But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
    Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
    And this is what we sang...

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    Quote Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke View Post
    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?
    I don't think there'll be a formal protest.

    I expect fans with strong feelings about Bruce's inclusion will make their voices heard - they do speak as one....no thanks to Bruce.
    The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
    But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
    Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
    And this is what we sang...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Not Brazil View Post
    I don't think there'll be a formal protest.

    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.

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke View Post
    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.

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Not Brazil View Post
    They'll care what people like me think, when we make our voices heard.
    Given you don't exactly strike me as an extreme radical, how exactly??

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    Given you don't exactly strike me as an extreme radical, how exactly??
    Use your imagination.
    The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
    But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
    Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
    And this is what we sang...

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    Shouldn't NI fans be boycotting all FIFA competition anyway?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Not Brazil View Post
    Use your imagination.
    More 'imaginative' posters then? What about an open letter, or a petition? That ought to get things done.
    End Apartheid Now! One Team in Ireland!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Not Brazil View Post
    Use your imagination.
    Burning an effigy of Nigel next Tuesday??

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    Burning an effigy of Nigel next Tuesday??
    Is Nigel the new pope

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    Given the response of some quoted on here from OWB, he might as well be....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    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!!

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    Where's Guy? He's a lot to answer for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    Burning an effigy of Nigel next Tuesday??
    The bonfires are on Monday night.

    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 , 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.
    The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
    But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
    Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
    And this is what we sang...

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