Phil Bardsley ?

**as_i_say** · 05/08/2009, 8:42 AM

Kevin Nolan II.

**Den Perry** · 05/08/2009, 9:41 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

Okay, finish this sentence then:

Bardsley showed that he didn't want to play for Ireland when he agreed to go to Rangers on loan, because...

You are over simplifying matters. It's not just about religion. Historically, Rangers the club and the vast majority of their fans would have had nothing but contempt for everthing Irish.If the roots of this bigotry are steeped in religion, so be it. However for you to get on your high horse about it proves you are living in LA La land

For the record, I am not a Celtic supporter

**SunderlandBohs** · 05/08/2009, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

His best mate, Alex Bruce, used the granny rule to get into the Ireland squad. Met the 2 of them in Vegas. Never thought of asking Bardsley about his Irish links.

Good man Bardo. Best mates with the managers son!! Just thinking about Alex Bruce. How bad do you have to be for your own father to sell ya?!

P.S. Le Guen was Rangers manager when Bardsley was up there.