What Team Will You Support In World Cup

**lofty9** · 15/12/2005, 11:19 AM

I'll be supporting Portugal as I'll be there for 3 weeks during the WC

**gustavo** · 20/12/2005, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Many people on here have tried to twist and turn this to somehow suit their own ridiculous arguments.
It's familiar to me because I've heard it so many times.
Usually I just ignore them or change the subject to something less tiresome, such as the weather.

There are a couple of simple facts here.
Supporting an English football club and then actively supporting any team who plays against England makes you a hypocrite!

No one expects that you should support England simply because you own a Liverpool pencil case, but others are entitled to take exception to the vehemence with which you purport your anti England sentiments.

England has been mentioned as a rival to us but those unfortunates failed to read the topic title or simply ignored the fact that Ireland haven't qualified for the World Cup 2006. We're a rival to no one and no one a rival to us.

The good people of England don't need your "support" but I certainly hope, for the sake of our reputation as a nation, that they never hear your opinion.

Great post Peadar!

**on_me_head_son** · 20/12/2005, 4:02 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Many people on here have tried to twist and turn this to somehow suit their own ridiculous arguments.
It's familiar to me because I've heard it so many times.
Usually I just ignore them or change the subject to something less tiresome, such as the weather.

There are a couple of simple facts here.
Supporting an English football club and then actively supporting any team who plays against England makes you a hypocrite!

No one expects that you should support England simply because you own a Liverpool pencil case, but others are entitled to take exception to the vehemence with which you purport your anti England sentiments.

England has been mentioned as a rival to us but those unfortunates failed to read the topic title or simply ignored the fact that Ireland haven't qualified for the World Cup 2006. We're a rival to no one and no one a rival to us.

The good people of England don't need your "support" but I certainly hope, for the sake of our reputation as a nation, that they never hear your opinion.

Well said Peadar!!

For myself, I'll be shouting for South Korea as I've been living here for the last three years.Don't think they'll do as well as 2002 though.

Australia will be my second team because most of my mates here are Aussie. Man, they're over the moon with qualifying.Hope they can cause a few upsets!

**Snoop Drog** · 20/12/2005, 4:23 AM

Originally Posted by Dassa

For me will have to be T&T as they have taken NI mantle as the smallest nation to have ever qualified.

Jamaica is alot smaller than NI.

**Tenderloins** · 20/12/2005, 9:02 AM

Trinidad and Tobago.Any chance that they'll have two ex LOI players in the squad ? Avery John and Derek Phillips.

**Karlos** · 20/12/2005, 7:48 PM

I'll be looking out for any nation with an Arsenal player playing so i guess that's Switzerland, Sweden, Ivory Coast, France, England, Germany, Spain, Holland. ( i must admit however to drawing the line when it came to supporting Igor Stephanovs Latvia at Euro 2004!!)

For purely selfish reasons however, I hope they all play well but get knocked out early(ish) (preferably thanks to a mistake by a Spurs player!

) so that they can have a little rest before the new season starts. we've a terrible record in season's following major championships and I don't want to hear the 'we are tired' argument again!!!

On a serious note though, I'd like to see Spain, Holland or England go far - someone different from the usual suspects like Germany, Argentina, Brazil or Italy.

**Slash/ED** · 20/12/2005, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Tenderloins

Trinidad and Tobago.Any chance that they'll have two ex LOI players in the squad ? Avery John and Derek Phillips.

Avery John, barring injury, will be gaurenteed a place in their starting 11 and has been for ages. So I'm up for them.

**Littlest Hobo** · 23/12/2005, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Many people on here have tried to twist and turn this to somehow suit their own ridiculous arguments.
It's familiar to me because I've heard it so many times.
Usually I just ignore them or change the subject to something less tiresome, such as the weather.

There are a couple of simple facts here.
Supporting an English football club and then actively supporting any team who plays against England makes you a hypocrite!

No one expects that you should support England simply because you own a Liverpool pencil case, but others are entitled to take exception to the vehemence with which you purport your anti England sentiments.

England has been mentioned as a rival to us but those unfortunates failed to read the topic title or simply ignored the fact that Ireland haven't qualified for the World Cup 2006. We're a rival to no one and no one a rival to us.

The good people of England don't need your "support" but I certainly hope, for the sake of our reputation as a nation, that they never hear your opinion.

Another ridiculous post from peader the ladder

I've doubts about your Irishness lad

No one else on here, kisses Tan arse as much as you!!
Reckon you spent too long in Reading, with the middle English lot.
There's an arrogance and attitude in your tongue that's certaintly not Cork!

**Den Perry** · 09/01/2006, 9:11 AM

I'll tell you one thing if that muppet Staunton gets the Irish job it will be a long time before we support Ireland in a world cup again He is definitely one of the ole ole brigade. It would be an absolute joke...Walsalls assistant manager! Also how could the players trust him after what went on in Saipan?

**NY Hoop** · 09/01/2006, 1:13 PM

Originally Posted by Den Perry

I'll tell you one thing if that muppet Staunton gets the Irish job it will be a long time before we support Ireland in a world cup again He is definitely one of the ole ole brigade. It would be an absolute joke...Walsalls assistant manager! Also how could the players trust him after what went on in Saipan?

Ole ole brigade??? Explain that. He stood by his manager when someone decided that the WC wasnt for him

But agree that anyone who goes for the job should have managerial experience.

KOH

**gspain** · 09/01/2006, 2:24 PM

Originally Posted by Snoop Drog

Jamaica is alot smaller than NI.

According tho the CIA World Factbook

The population of Jamaica is

2,731,832 (July 2005 est.)

According to the 2001 census the population of Northern Ireland is

1,685,267

Jamacia may be smaller in area but I'm sure the stat referred to population which is afterall what matters when having a choice of players.

**Den Perry** · 09/01/2006, 4:19 PM

NY Hoop, I thought that you as a loi supporter would have known what the ole ole brigade was. Essentially it is the sort of clowns who go along with the "a sure we'll give itv a lash" train of thought. Those very idiots who painted a pathetic picture after we lost the final Euro 2004 Qualifier singing you'll never walk alone, with scarves raised after one of the worst Irish performances in recent years. Its the shower who love to have singalongs with the Matt hollands of this world......ah yes. The FAI probably have Staunton lined up with Pat Kenny as his assistant...what a joke. I shall never look at one of our games if he gets the job JOKE JOKE JOKE

**NY Hoop** · 09/01/2006, 4:26 PM

Originally Posted by Den Perry

NY Hoop, I thought that you as a loi supporter would have known what the ole ole brigade was. Essentially it is the sort of clowns who go along with the "a sure we'll give itv a lash" train of thought. Those very idiots who painted a pathetic picture after we lost the final Euro 2004 Qualifier singing you'll never walk alone, with scarves raised after one of the worst Irish performances in recent years. Its the shower who love to have singalongs with the Matt hollands of this world......ah yes. The FAI probably have Staunton lined up with Pat Kenny as his assistant...what a joke. I shall never look at one of our games if he gets the job JOKE JOKE JOKE

Believe you me I know well who the ole ole brigade are. Havent been to lansdowne in a decade because of them and dont miss it. But how is Staunton, an ex player, part of the ole ole brigade? He made his debut in 88 before the gravy train started.

KOH

**Den Perry** · 10/01/2006, 8:13 AM

Ah yes the good old FAI!!!!!!!! What an absolute joke...The Red Haired one as our new manager. He has no personality, he has learnt his managerial trade under Paul Merson at Walsall for God's sake and was one of the the most overrated players since the early Charlton era. Its sick. I suppose when he is sacked after failing miserably it will be Houghton's turn. Then Bonner, then Quinn, then Mcateet.....oh yes Jack's boys are still doing well.

This is by far the FAI's most ludicrous decision (if its confirmed-as now looks likely) in a lomg time

SICK SICK SICK

I bet Steven Carr is really regretting his decision to retire now

**Den Perry** · 10/01/2006, 8:30 AM

When Staunton fails, Quinn will probably get the job, then Mcateer, then houghton....oh Jack's lads Its a f***** sick joke

Keane and steven carr must be having some laugh now! why in the name of jaysus would you want to get involved in the Irish set-up now?

**NY Hoop** · 10/01/2006, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Den Perry

When Staunton fails, Quinn will probably get the job, then Mcateer, then houghton....oh Jack's lads Its a f***** sick joke

Keane and steven carr must be having some laugh now! why in the name of jaysus would you want to get involved in the Irish set-up now?

To play for your country

All of the names you mentioned have no experience so should not get the job. They should give it to Robson who has been there and done that.

KOH

**Peadar** · 10/01/2006, 4:29 PM

Originally Posted by Littlest Hobo

I've doubts about your Irishness lad

If I said that to you there'd be a huge debate about "Proper Irish" and all that 2G stuff. No need to worry about me. I'm comfortable enough with my Irishness to be able to embrace other cultures and nationalities.

It doesn't make me any less Irish because I cheer for one of the only teams where I can identify every single player.

**horney** · 13/01/2006, 11:06 AM

whoever england are playing ill support ......... other than that brazil

**Hither green** · 13/01/2006, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

There are a couple of simple facts here.
Supporting an English football club and then actively supporting any team who plays against England makes you a hypocrite!

No one expects that you should support England simply because you own a Liverpool pencil case, but others are entitled to take exception to the vehemence with which you purport your anti England sentiments.

I don�t agree at all with that. english clubs play in england, that�s just about the limit of their connection to the english national team. Most of the premier league clubs have as many non-englishmen as englishmen playing for them, many have non-english managers or even be owned by non-englishmen. Each club has time and time again shown that they don�t give a tinker�s cuss about the national team, but just their own selfish interests. Wimbledon even tried to move countries. england is a multi-cultural country with numerous different communities with lots of different loyalties, so even within england there are plenty who don't support the national side but are extremely loyal to their local community and team. I see no hypocracy in someone in Ireland supporting an english club side but not the english national team.

Originally Posted by Peadar

England has been mentioned as a rival to us but those unfortunates failed to read the topic title or simply ignored the fact that Ireland haven't qualified for the World Cup 2006. We're a rival to no one and no one a rival to us.

Fair enough, england aren't rivals in the forthcoming competition but older rivalries still exist � if only local rivalries, aren�t we entitled to those? Celtic are out of the cup but they�re still in Glasgow, so aren�t they entitled to continue with their attitude to Rangers?