Players logging on to forums

**gustavo** · 12/03/2007, 9:43 AM

Darren Byfield in this instance
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle1496729.ece

**eirebhoy** · 12/03/2007, 5:37 PM

Jay Tabb also posted on the Brentford forum after he left the club.

**Bald Student** · 12/03/2007, 5:39 PM

Damo Dupey deserves a mention as well.

**pineapple stu** · 12/03/2007, 5:40 PM

Lots of players on here. Some of the UCD players were asking questions in the Tony McDonnell interview; think Digger O'Brien has a (rarely used) account as well.

**Billsthoughts** · 12/03/2007, 5:45 PM

rod liddle?????
sure hes the guy who left his wife for a young wan!!!!!!

**pineapple stu** · 12/03/2007, 5:47 PM

Don't forget the entire FAI, of course, who are regular readers!

**stojkovic** · 12/03/2007, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Don't forget the entire FAI, of course, who are regular readers!

Careful now, you might get fined.

**soccerc** · 12/03/2007, 10:17 PM

I know of one Ireland international who has posted on here and on other fora. his post count is not huge but you'd be amazed at how people ignore, from his POV valid views.

In the past, I am aware of a couple of others who posted regular cryptic messages on another forum.

One of the best was from Saipan where 'Bob Dylan' posted so very strange things. It wasn't until about two years alter that i became aware of who it was.

Finally there are many LOI players who use forums to see how they are fairing up with supporters

**pineapple stu** · 12/03/2007, 10:20 PM

On that last point, I think the entire UCD squad check here on a regular basis anyway, although many wouldn't be registered. I remember coming off the pitch after one of our half-time games in Longford, and Aaron McEneff (I think) was coming out for the second half and said "How'd it go, pineapple?". Disturbing...!

**sligoman** · 12/03/2007, 10:23 PM

I know some of our players view the forum too.

**pineapple stu** · 12/03/2007, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by soccerc

One of the best was from Saipan where 'Bob Dylan' posted so very strange things. It wasn't until about two years alter that i became aware of who it was.

Seems to be deleted now? Must have a look back at that, although I doubt you'd tell who it is from the posts.

Gary Rogers is registered as blue keeper, I think. Was on after DC went belly up.

**Sheridan** · 12/03/2007, 10:50 PM

It wasn't Blue Keeper and it wasn't Gary Rogers.

I can't believe the incoherent twaddle linked in the first post appeared in a major newspaper.

**sligoman** · 12/03/2007, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by soccerc

I know of one Ireland international who has posted on here and on other fora. his post count is not huge but you'd be amazed at how people ignore, from his POV valid views.

Name and shame...please?

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**soccerc** · 12/03/2007, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Seems to be deleted now? Must have a look back at that, although I doubt you'd tell who it is from the posts.

Stu, it wasn't on here, read my post again.

With the benefit of hindsight, and subsequent events post WC2002, it was patently obvious who the individual was/is and can I categorically state now, RK is not the person concerned.

**BohsPartisan** · 13/03/2007, 9:17 AM

Well if it started "Greetings from Hong Kong" I'm betting it was Jason Macateer!

**Magicme** · 13/03/2007, 9:44 AM

Was in the pub with our some of our players 2 saturdays ago & one of them said...."your witchie on the Mons forum aren't ya? And are you Magicme on Foot.ie"

I know quite a few of our other players (past & present) who keep an eye on this and our own forum. Robbie Horgan was a regular contributor on our forum for some time and had his own "Ask Robbie" section!

**geysir** · 13/03/2007, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Well if it started "Greetings from Hong Kong" I'm betting it was Jason Macateer!

Good guess but regardless of user name, would it take 2 years for SoccerC to cop on to Jason's identity? it's possible.
How about Quinny, he is literate and could use the internet? user name 'Big Niall' but it still took 2 years for this to sink in with Soccerc.

**Jerry The Saint** · 13/03/2007, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

How about Quinny, he is literate and could use the internet?.

Picking 'Bob Dylan' as a username indicates someone more discerning than the usual footballer who would have called themselves 'Phil Collins' or 'Jamelia' or something.

**Billsthoughts** · 13/03/2007, 12:52 PM

or level 42......

was it bob dylan himself?
regular visitor to these shores......

**Dodge** · 13/03/2007, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

I can't believe the incoherent twaddle linked in the first post appeared in a major newspaper.

I think it just appeared on an online blog. At least I hope so...

About 4/5 Pats players are registered on the forum. One posts regularly and another has posted once. Neither of them gave the game away.

I won't be telling you who either