Why don't you ask Barry what does he mean when uses the definite article (the) before the noun (anthem).
I am sure it is definite proof that he is a slimy hypocrite, you should really follow up on that one NB, I think you have him nailed.
Yes geysir, this really is the most despicable act in the history of that whole area. That someone observed something and then remarked on it in passing.
It definitely makes them guilty of 'hypocrisy', as the said remark clearly offended someone else with nothing better to do...
NB, you are losing the plot with your current gripe. I think you need to read what Geysir and Ardee are saying as it makes perfect sense.
What's your 'gripe' with GSTQ being played at Northern Ireland matches, and then we can work out who has 'lost the plot' from there?Originally Posted by gastric
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...
Time for a thread lock?
DID YOU NOTICE A SIGN OUTSIDE MY HOUSE...?
Why do you ask BS?
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...
People finding a problem when there is none...
Bingo AB.
I used to like this thread and I used to actively participate as Irish identity is a subject I have a lot of interest in given my provenance.
But this latest semantic argument over McElduff's statements re 'the national anthem' is too much to bear.
DID YOU NOTICE A SIGN OUTSIDE MY HOUSE...?
I can easily see how this is relevant to somebody of NB's political persuasion - from that perspective I think it's a valid question. I can see how most posters on here couldn't give a **** though.
One of the matters arising out of the eligibility debate is the issue of the Anthem played at Northern Ireland matches - namely the National Anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland.
Many nationalists/republicans, including McElduff, have expressed their view that it is a turn off (indeed, some say, offensive) to them.
I too have an interest in Irish identity - in it's different forms and means of expression.
What I am curious to ascertain is what McElduff and the broader nationalist/community think of the continued use of the National Anthem of the Republic Of Ireland at Ireland rugby matches - do they feel this practice should cease?
Indeed, what does McElduff and the broader nationalist/republican community think of the
sole use of the National Anthem of the Republic Of Ireland at sports stadia within the United Kingdom, as practiced by McElduff's beloved GAA?
Would McElduff and the broader nationalist/republican community accept that these practices by the IRFU and GAA could make Unionists feel uncomfortable in their participation in the sports?
It is a question of consistency of argument.
Last edited by Not Brazil; 01/06/2012 at 8:42 AM.
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...
Why don't you contact whoever this McElduff chap is and ask him???
DI has already, I believe.
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...
Work away; - barry.mcelduff@sinn-fein.ie
Why don't you just say GSTQ?
Otherwise you're in danger of contradicting yourself with your last line there....
The subtext being, if I might be so bold, is the rest of us aren't interested.
As this is more about perceived 'whataboutery' by NB than anything to do with eligibility...
Any ideas who the players are who he has been in contact with? NB?
Paddy Englishman, Paddy Irishman and Paddy Scotsman.
Mick O'Neill was at the last U21 match against Denmark apparently. Possibly as a fan.
End Apartheid Now! One Team in Ireland!
Anyone know where I can find Keith Gillespie's view on the eligibility issue that was published in the Belfast Telegraph today? Can't seem to find it anywhere...
https://twitter.com/BelTelSportsDes/...03101780779009
Probably from this podcast.
http://www.beyondthepitch.net/podcas...ith-gillespie/
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