Ireland v Switzerland predictions

**Lionel Ritchie** · 12/10/2005, 2:18 PM

I think Kingdom was making a different point altogether Peadar.

Illustrating a complexity and dynamic in Swiss-German relations of which we are most likely blissfully unaware and probably best compared to the widely held belief among Danish supporters back in nov 93 that the North would let us **** all over them in Belfast because "..sure aren't they all Irish"

**Gareth** · 12/10/2005, 2:20 PM

Predictions, awh well in a shock turnabout of form ireland stun Switzerland with a comprehesive 3-0 win. A goal from Morrisson, a 44 minute strike by Reid and a debut goal for Kevin Doyle at the death give Ireland a shock place in the world cup finals. This is due to France being STUNNED at home after leading one nil for most of the game, Cyprus won a penalty and scored, giving France a playoff place. Brian Kerr was unavailable afterwards, but he was quoted as saying "Can't wait to see the Indo tomorrow lads".

*sigh* ....

**Peadar** · 12/10/2005, 2:21 PM

The officials against France were German and they were total rubbish.

**Lionel Ritchie** · 12/10/2005, 2:23 PM

Originally Posted by Gareth

Predictions, awh well in a shock turnabout of form ireland stun Switzerland with a comprehesive 3-0 win. A goal from Morrisson, a 44 minute strike by Reid and a debut goal for Kevin Doyle at the death give Ireland a shock place in the world cup finals. This is due to France being STUNNED at home after leading one nil for most of the game, Cyprus won a penalty and scored, giving France a playoff place. Brian Kerr was unavailable afterwards, but he was quoted as saying "Can't wait to see the Indo tomorrow lads".

*sigh* ....

...for everything else there's M@sterc@rd

**Kingdom** · 12/10/2005, 2:28 PM

Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

I think Kingdom was making a different point altogether Peadar.

Illustrating a complexity and dynamic in Swiss-German relations of which we are most likely blissfully unaware and probably best compared to the widely held belief among Danish supporters back in nov 93 that the North would let us **** all over them in Belfast because "..sure aren't they all Irish"

Thanks I think Lionel. God I'm confused now. I was taking the p!ss in my previous post on this topic. I'd imagine there would be some kind of friction between the German German and the Swiss German.

Tbh I'm hedging my bets, and none of this would have to be contemplated if FIFA had of given us Kazakh officials.

**Plastic Paddy** · 12/10/2005, 2:40 PM

Well, there's certainly a good relationship between the Germans and Austrians if Anschluss (unfortunate example, I know) and the West Germany-Austria game in the World Cup finals of 1982 were anything to go by. I can't see it being much different where the Swiss are concerned.

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**finlma** · 12/10/2005, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

Well, there's certainly a good relationship between the Germans and Austrians if Anschluss (unfortunate example, I know) and the West Germany-Austria game in the World Cup finals of 1982 were anything to go by. I can't see it being much different where the Swiss are concerned.

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The Swiss were neutral though

All that Nazi money was just resting in Swiss bank accounts.

**Lionel Ritchie** · 12/10/2005, 3:01 PM

I thought the Austrians sent the Germans home with a late winner. With supposed friends like that ...

I think it'd be hilarious if somewhere out there on a Swiss/Austrian?German board they were talking about ourselves the English and the Welsh as if we were all the bloody same -just in different colour jerseys.

**thejollyrodger** · 12/10/2005, 3:12 PM

my head tells me a 2-2 draw

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**Plastic Paddy** · 12/10/2005, 3:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

I thought the Austrians sent the Germans home with a late winner. With supposed friends like that ...

I think it'd be hilarious if somewhere out there on a Swiss/Austrian?German board they were talking about ourselves the English and the Welsh as if we were all the bloody same -just in different colour jerseys.

No - Algeria led Group B with four points having beaten West Germany 1-0 in an earlier game. The only result that would ensure the Germans and Austria qualified instead was a 1-0 win for West Germany. They scored after about fifteen minutes and then both sides just trotted around as if it was a playground kickabout. Disgusting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_1982

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