Originally Posted by
Dalymountrower
Ffs "talk: of a united Ireland isn't a "wedge", it is a legitimate aspiration backed by internationally recognised treaty. Do you really believe that not talking about a united ireland makes it any less real an issue.? Is talking about a British identity any less of wedge?
Of course not, both valid,both legitimate both meriting parity of esteem The unionists I know and socialise with through family connection in the north have more respect for you if you are honest about your views
As stated by TT above, association football at senior level in the north is disproportionately the interest of a niche of the unionist community, even in places like Newry and Dungannon.There are few other areas of finding common interest with that community other than through football ( maybe motorsport being the other one).
So at a human level a cross border league/ competition would add to a bit of better mutual understanding, irrespective of the inevitable constitutional settlement.
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