QuoteHow quaint that you can remember the good aul days when everything was still Free.Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
There used to be a common sign in shops which said "please don't as for credit, as a refusal often offends".
Apply this to your initial question and you get the answer.
How quaint that you can remember the good aul days when everything was still Free.
Your response proves the purpose of your initial "question" despite your protestations of a "Nordie chip on shoulder".
Congratulations on successful WUMMing, I'm just sorry that some people still felt the need to rise to it.
The internet was made for people like you..........
..which is exactly the opposite to what the quoted sign was saying.
If you're going to try and WUM with the big boys, and least try to keep up...
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Why would the British representative in Paris look to host a reception for a team representing Ireland playing a team representing France.....? QUOTE]
Ignoring all the other crap we posted, why should my tax yoyos be wasted on a team who pay their tax to the queen. No double edged sword there. Maybe the IR in the UK should get on to the ambassador?
As for representing Ireland, refer to the above, no taxation without representation.
Yawn. . . . they pay their taxes to the queen etc etc.
They are representing our league and for that reason have been afforded a reception by our ambassador in Paris.
Would you be so quick to bring it up/ moan about it if the derry gaelic football team were afforded a reception by the ambassador in paris ?
Great use of the Royal "we" there (pardon the pun). You posted all the crap.
IN answer to your question, I see where you are coming from, but lets just set the cost of the reception against all the tax "yoyos" Rovers cost the taxpayers of the Irish Republic (myself included) in their Revenue agreement when they came out of examinership last year(3 cent in the euro wasn't it?) and call it quits.
You keep throwing them up and I'll keep knocking them down....
[QUOTE=thomas;541624]Ignoring the fact that you've got that famous quote completely arse about tit for this context, I actually agree with you Thomas. I'd love us to come under the domain of the Republic's Revenue Commissioners - as then we wouldn't be the only team in the league at the distinct disadvantage of having to pay tax on our gate receipts.....
I'm sure you'd also hate to see any Irish tax money spent on other extra-jurisdicial Irish athletes representing Ireland. A certain high profile Olympic swimmer who lived and trained in Holland springs to mind, for example. And isn't it a disgrace to see public bodies like the FAI waste good Irish money on Irish-based footballers who earn the Queen's shilling playing for English and Scottish teams, whilst pretending to represent te Republic internationally ? As for Dublin tax payers money being wasted on giving Big jack the freedom of the city - well, the least said about that fiscal travesty the better, eh.....?
That aside, probably one of your better efforts at WUMming in this thread. A 4 or 5/10 - keep up the good work....
Last edited by dcfcsteve; 27/09/2006 at 12:04 AM.
nice to see the spirit of partition is alive and well in here.
Michael McDowell would be so proud of you all
Finn Harps Belfast Supporters
I believe whether some like it or not that DCFC are representing their fans from the City and LOI first and foremost and in a way NI as the team comes from there. Its a very nice gesture from the ROI ambassador and Im sure will add to the occassion for the Club.
there in no way representing the north, nor the south.
They are representing this Island! Simple as.
If the irish ambassador wishes to grant a reception for a team or irish men, then thats her decision and fair play to her.
as for suggestions about british MP's and british ambassadors, catch a bloody grip. Mark Durkan, although i despise him and his party, is elected in ireland to represent a constituency as irish as any other. That he decides to do so in a foreign parliament is his choice.
are some people posting just to get a sly dig at derry?
Finn Harps Belfast Supporters
Of course they are. Jealousy perhaps?
Whats the world coming to when the only wan stickin up for Derry City is a Finn Harps man!?!?!??!
So if you think Bohs are big read this. http://www.astronomy.ie/perpespective.html
he hardly sits in a foreign parliament. He represents a constituency in NI part of the UK whether you or I like it, Fair enough It is a foriegn parliament to people in the ROI. It was never a sly dig at DCFC Im glad to see a team from my part of Europe doing well for a change.
wasnt referring to your post Dassa, but a number before it.
I wont argue with ye, being from Loughall you have enough on yer plate
Finn Harps Belfast Supporters
im just annoyed there takin my job GaryOf course they are. Jealousy perhaps?
Whats the world coming to when the only wan stickin up for Derry City is a Finn Harps man!?!?!??!
but in serious mode, why the hell does every topic about derry always end up with some damn reference to partition, the british queen, the border or some other stupid reference???
How about we finally applaud an irish official recognising irish sport?
Finn Harps Belfast Supporters
wasnt referring to your post Dassa, but a number before it.
I wont argue with ye, being from Loughall you have enough on yer plate
the place you talk of doesnt exist2 g,s mate.Loughgall.trust us we definitely have enough on our plate hammered 3 by an average larne side.
good luck to DC and hope the fans enjoy the trip its not often an irish side is involved in europe at this stage
so your admitting there irish now then dassa
good man,
was quite surprised at the score against Larne
even more surprised at what happened in Windsor!!!
wonder how much them linfield boys had on at eastwoods for that score lol
Finn Harps Belfast Supporters
last time i heard Mark Durkan talk about football it was about his beloved Man u .Good to see his name associated with DCFC .Does he ever go to the brandeywell ?
always saidthey were irish just not from ROI ie they are Northern Irish.so your admitting there irish now then dassa
good man,
was quite surprised at the score against Larne
even more surprised at what happened in Windsor!!!
wonder how much them linfield boys had on at eastwoods for that score lol
Northside Hoop is correct. Derry City represent themselves and no one else, but they are also proudly flying the Irish flag in Europe. I wish Rovers were facing PSG tomorrow but I'd hate it if fans of other Irish clubs were trying for some reflective glory if all goes well. I can't think of a greater compliment.
Best of luck Derry City! Make my envy your energy and you can't lose.
But afterwards you'll revert to being just another club that Rovers want to beat.
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