FAI announce Celtic friendly

Originally Posted by Cowboy

Yes France played Arsenal once and got beat

I was at that game, 2-0 to Arsenal if I remember rightly.

FWIW i was at the last game in 91 - Packie's testimonial. Didn't meet any other Irish fans ont he way over or back on the boat or near the game or indeed any Irish Celtic fans although I assume some must have travelled from Donegal.

no away end open either although no need as we were obviously made very welcome.

Celtic finished a distant 3rd that season and won nothing. They got a decent crowd though - 40,000+ if I remember correctly.

Have also given up on testimonials although went to Quinners as that was different. The money being earned by players these days is huge and good luck to them but throwing in a testimonial is a joke.

I assume we will play as a Republic of Ireland XI and not award caps. did that for Tony Gale too at West Ham and Matt Busby at Man utd.

I assume the F.A.I. are pocketing a fee for this. These testimonials can be lucrative for the away team.

I think they demean national teams. Northern Ireland played Macclesfield a few years back

I'm obviously not a fan of the Celtic love in either and with the adverse publicity due to the sectarian booing this game will hardly help.

Originally Posted by gspain

I'm obviously not a fan of the Celtic love in either and with the adverse publicity due to the sectarian booing this game will hardly help.

FFS Gary dont start that up again

Originally Posted by gspain

I think they demean national teams. Northern Ireland played Macclesfield a few years back

Glad to see they found a team on their level

i'll be in Ireland at this time, so I'll be hoping to attend.


when the time comes I am sure Jackie will donate the money to some worthwhile cause - his father is renowned for his charity work (a member of the Communist Party to boot), not only on behalf of Celtic FC, but ask Hibs fans about Jackie Snr and you'll get nothing but positive responses.

Originally Posted by Conor74

As opposed to the excellent fare on offer in foreign countries, where you have mighty clubs like Arbroath clashing with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, a game that should have football fans all over the world salivating at the prospect...

To be fair Arbroath are in a different league to ICT - so unless drawn together in a cup tie this would not occur.




Don't mention it.

Jnr

Originally Posted by Silvio

They are afterall the largest Irish Club in the world...

Scotish. Glasgow is in Scotland.

Originally Posted by barglee

Scotish. Glasgow is in Scotland.

Sarcasm I suspect? Glasgow is in the west of Ireland. tut tut.

Originally Posted by Silvio

Nah give me the Mighty Celts everyday of the week. They are afterall the largest Irish Club in the world...

What are you on? Glasgow Celtic is in Scotland. Muppet.

Now now Patrick, erm, sorry, JPM you of all people shouldn't be falling for such an obvious wind-up...

PP

Have to admit, Silvio's pushing the right buttons here.

Originally Posted by Silvio

Minor technicality.. Glasgow Celtic: The Pride of Ireland...

HAIL HAIL...!

Just like shooting fish in a barrel...

PP

I thought it was quite obvious. It is the one thing anti-Celtic people hate. Its actually the one thing that makes Irish people become anti-Celtic (ie. they think Irish people support Celtic because they're Irish).

Maybe after yesterdays events involving Hearts , Celtic wont be interested in playing this fixture. They are going to need a break after all!

Could the FAI also agreed to this match to see if Parkhead is a viable alternative to Lansdowne when the rennovations commence and if Croke Park isn't available to them? It could make for a interesting weekend if "Watford" are in the Final....and if all goes well, then who knows?

Having said all of this, it takes an organisation with a clear long term vision and the FAI certainly don't possess that!