Irish Football Blog

**Drumcondra 69er** · 30/05/2016, 7:54 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...tchie.html?m=1

Blog on Dutch game plus thoughts on tomorrow's squad selection. Apologies in advance for any typos, not had time to proof read yet.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 15/06/2016, 12:39 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/201...swede.html?m=1

Blog on Sweden game and trip so far for anyone interested. Will add to this thread as trip goes on.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 20/06/2016, 5:12 PM

Blog on Belgian disappointment for anyone interested. Up to Lille tomorrow in hope rather than expectation....

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/201...-like.html?m=1

**Drumcondra 69er** · 25/06/2016, 4:09 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/201...me_93.html?m=1

Italy blog for anyone interested, lads.

**Stuttgart88** · 25/06/2016, 4:43 PM

From your pics it looks like you were only a few feet away from me. Amazing scenes. I took some great videos with my phone.

I had a super day. The train was only 90 mins from London. I got to my hotel 5 mins walk from the Eurostar station, 1 min from Gare Lille Flanders.

After checking in I out my running gear, headed to Parc de la Citadel for a 6 mile run along the river and canal, where about 20 Irish camper vans were parked.

After a shower I went to the cafe next to my hotel, ordered Steak Filet Americain thinking it was the best they had. It turned out to be steak tartare which I hate. Chips were nice though.

Crafty and Tets then joined me and we had a few beers before heading out early by taxi to the stadium to watch the Portugal v Hungary game in a bar next to the ground.

I ordered a lager but was given a Flemish blonde beer which I usually like but this was rancid. Next time I made sure I asked for the right thing. In my best French I asked for a Kronenberg. Blank look in response. Kronenberg. Blank look. Another punter tried to help me. Blank look. I grabbed a glass and pointed to the Kronenberg logo. Ah, Kronenberghh? and a shrug as if to say "why didn't you just say?"

I mean is Kronenberg in my best French really that different to Kronenberg pronounced by a French person?

Anyway, things got better and the rest as they say is history.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 25/06/2016, 4:45 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

From your pics it looks like you were only a few feet away from me. Amazing scenes. I took some great videos with my phone.

I had a super day. The train was only 90 mins from London. I got to my hotel 5 mins walk from the Eurostar station, 1 min from Gare Lille Flanders.

After checking in I out my running gear, headed to Parc de la Citadel for a 6 mile run along the river and canal, where about 20 Irish camper vans were parked.

After a shower I went to the cafe next to my hotel, ordered Steak Filet Americain thinking it was the best they had. It turned out to be steak tartare which I hate. Chips were nice though.

Crafty and Tets then joined me and we had a few beers before heading out early by taxi to the stadium to watch the Portugal v Hungary game in a bar next to the ground.

I ordered a lager but was given a Flemish blonde beer which I usually like but this was rancid. Next time I made sure I asked for the right thing. In my best French I asked for a Kronenberg. Blank look in response. Kronenberg. Blank look. Another punter tried to help me. Blank look. I grabbed a glass and pointed to the Kronenberg logo. Ah, Kronenberghh? and a shrug as if to say "why didn't you just say?"

I mean is Kronenberg in my best French really that different to Kronenberg pronounced by a French person?

Anyway, things got better and the rest as they say is history.

Stutts to replace Ward at left back.

**Stuttgart88** · 25/06/2016, 5:17 PM

I'm probably fitter than Jonny Walters.

**Charlie Darwin** · 25/06/2016, 5:50 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I'm probably fitter than Jonny Walters.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 01/07/2016, 11:02 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.fr/201...night.html?m=1

Final blog of trip on France game for those interested.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 05/09/2016, 5:41 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...egend.html?m=1

Few thoughts on the group and on Robbie's retirement before we kick off tonight.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 06/09/2016, 6:26 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...s-law.html?m=1

And thoughts on last night.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 07/10/2016, 5:02 PM

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...orgia.html?m=1

Blog on the Georgia game for anyone interested.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 19/10/2016, 8:41 PM

Blog on the trip finally done for anyone interested. Better late than never. They think it's Moldova....it is now!!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...s-moldova.html

**Drumcondra 69er** · 20/11/2016, 6:51 PM

Couldn't make the Austria trip last week due to various commitments but having finally got to see the full game on Friday, here's my few thoughts on a brilliant victory!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...right.html?m=1

**Drumcondra 69er** · 27/03/2017, 5:19 PM

Usual blog on the game for those that follow it. Few thoughts on what I made of the Bale and Taylor challenges as well.

Cymru Plaid Their Cards Wrong

**Drumcondra 69er** · 03/06/2017, 11:31 AM

Few thoughts on the game for anyone interested.....

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/2017/06/mexicant.html

**Drumcondra 69er** · 06/06/2017, 6:50 PM

Blog on the game below for anyone who fancies a read. Few thoughts on the Austria game too.

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...s-another.html

**OwlsFan** · 07/06/2017, 3:45 PM

Thanks for that. What sort of trousers was the Uruguay keeper wearing in the previous game? Looks like a pair of casual slacks.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 08/06/2017, 2:45 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

Thanks for that. What sort of trousers was the Uruguay keeper wearing in the previous game? Looks like a pair of casual slacks.

Farah, I think. First goal of Big Jack's reign that day.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 13/06/2017, 12:01 PM

My thoughts on Sunday's disappointing yet predictable result now that the dust has settled......

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...e-changed.html