QuoteGeoff Wilson is participating in a what's called retrospective revision.
The OWC fans would believe any old revised stroke passed on to them, without much resistance from their diminished portions of rational common sense.
That doesn't really tot though. Who the hell have Wales whisked out of the IFAs buxom in the boot of a car that there's only 38 tickets sold for their match with them?Geoff Wilson:“People understand the reason why we implemented the strict ticketing policy was because of the interests and security of our fans. However, the fans that are speaking to us and writing on the forums are stating the player eligibility issue (as their main reason for not attending).”
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
Geoff Wilson is participating in a what's called retrospective revision.
The OWC fans would believe any old revised stroke passed on to them, without much resistance from their diminished portions of rational common sense.
Spot on.Originally Posted by geysir
Correct.
Funny that if "the don't give the thieving FAI a penny" brigade had so much influence, that over 6,000 Northern Ireland fans attended the game v Scotland.
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...
Aren't all revisions retrospective?
Mine aren't. Sure even my foresight is 20:20.
DID YOU NOTICE A SIGN OUTSIDE MY HOUSE...?
No, although each time they now mention their "official" stance, they're also paying lip service to those fans who are unhappy about player eligibility, as if that issue also ties in with the overall boycott. They weren't doing this originally, citing only the IFA's travel and security arrangements for NI fans as the sole reasoning behind the boycott by the general fanbase. Their statements now imply that a "significant number" of those who've decided to partake in this boycott are also doing it because player eligibility is, for them, an issue over which it is worth making a stand. It clearly never was. NI fans attended the Scotland game in their thousands and it was only an insignificant minority who supported the original idea of a boycott over the player eligibility issue. The idea of a widespread boycott only gained wings after the IFA announced their bus prices and plans.
Story here: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sp...-16002367.html
It is a rather bizarre step considering they were perfectly entitled to attend the game were it not for their personal choice to boycott it.
What a load of absolute muck. Take your bile elsewhere please.It does seem strange that someone convicted of the murder of two Catholics and who is a senior loyalist paramilitary, is the sort of guy ni supporters would be keen to have as their spokesman.
Maybe 'Winkie' will be offered a position within the IFA's Community Relations Dept.
So you're saying FT is making it up??
Surely the "silent" NI supporters are ****ed off at this. It is monster raving looney stuff and they are leaving themselves open to serious ridicule both here and in the rest of the UK.
That would be nice. He'd be able to reminisce about time inside next time sports minister Caral ni Chiulin comes round for tea.It does seem strange that someone convicted of the murder of two Catholics and who is a senior loyalist paramilitary, is the sort of guy ni supporters would be keen to have as their spokesman. Maybe 'Winkie' will be offered a position within the IFA's Community Relations Dept.
(Sory for the lazy whataboutery)
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Indeed, although you can exaggerate these things. Fans in the rest of Britain aren't interested, and of course your own fans (and FA) have recent experience of widespread ridicule after the reaction to the France game in 2009. You seem t ohave got over it.
He is not making it up, but what he is saying is totally irrelevant.
The political situation in Northern Ireland has resulted in plenty of ex-terrorists being in public office, the fact he is having a dig at someone who may not have a clean past is irony at its very best.
Except that Ms. ni Chiulin has an elected parliamentary mandate, would be unsure of Mr.Rea's exact 'credentials'....
You mean EG's pathetic banner?? That was hardly 'widespread'.
Except it's nothing to do with their past. It's their 'claiming a breach of their human rights' as FT said.
Er, no. I was clearly referring to his "is that who Northern Ireland fans want representing them" post. You know I was too, poor deflection.Except that Ms. ni Chiulin has an elected parliamentary mandate, would be unsure of Mr.Rea's exact 'credentials'....
You mean EG's pathetic banner?? That was hardly 'widespread'.
Except it's nothing to do with their past. It's their 'claiming a breach of their human rights' as FT said.
Nice of you to say/interpret wrongly (or 'deflect poorly'), but share FT's bemusement.
Nothing more, nothing less.
You never know - he'd maybe get a reference from Republican paramilitary Marty?Maybe 'Winkie' will be offered a position within the IFA's Community Relations Dept.
http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ne...114636319.html
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...
Mr Rea will have an elected mandate from the 1st Shankill Northern Ireland Supporters Club to speak on their behalf.
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...
Is there really such a thing?
Sounds like an army regiment or, dare I say it, a paramilitary unit. The name is is very poor taste in my opinion. What's wrong with NI Supporters Club, Shankill Bracnch or something normal?
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