My understanding is that NI play under the Union Jack rather than the Ulster flag. These are the official flag and anthem of Northern Ireland. Surely it is up to the "government" of NI to come up with a new flag and anthem although I imagine Danny Boy would go down well particularly in Derry.
As for sectarianism - can you provide some examples? I went up to the Azerbaijan game and there was no sectarian singing/comments and not a Rangers jersey in sight. There was one in a bar beforehand but he made it clear he was staying to watch his team on tv (and he didn't mean Scotland) I hadn't been to a NI senior home game for almost 11 years (4-0 Nov 94) and it was totally different.
Have you been to any game srecently?
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