Worst policy in EL

[GavinZac]

What do you mean?

he means, "cant the unionists f*ck off and support someone else". go easy on him, he's from waterford.

[Shiba]

Jeez they harldy thought 'Sure well leave it a while then take it off him to really annoy him'. They implemented it when they noticed it. Stewards and directors have other things to do as well


Are you actually for real? Do you have any understanding of the situation in the North? No it doesnt make more sense to have it at a mtach in Northern Ireland between 2 Irish teams where it could alienate some of the population of the city than in a stadium in England wherre no one cares

The Directors may have been doing something else but as for the stewards that is what their paid for.To be fair they didnt have much to do even after the flag incident and they handle very well and listen to the arguement.There was no sectarian comments made after people just voice their digust at the flag been taken down.

I also am fully aware of the situation in the north but why should I hide my Identity when up there.If you saw a lad with a northern ireland shirt or england shirt walking down the main street of your hometown on a match day would you be bothered ,I know I wouldn't!

My point as regards old trafford is the Point was made why have a Irish flag at a game between two irish teams,there is less of a reason to bring it there.People do it,its part of the participation of the fans.

To say people in england don't care,I don't bout that one.

I don't think as with any situation like this that there is solution but it is disappointing that you still have to hide your identity when in the north!Number plates next I suppose

[half_full]

he means, "cant the unionists f*ck off and support someone else". go easy on him, he's from waterford.

im not from waterford and i dont live their either

There are 3 clubs playing league football in Derry, Derry City F.C. is based in a nationalist area and has traditionally been a nationalist club...Institute F.C. was founded by unionists for unionists, and has traditionally been a unionist club...However, I must admit I'm not as up to date on Oxford United Stars F.C.

it would seem to me that Derry City is seen as the nationalist club, Institue the unionist

wheres the problem in asking a question?

[Aaron]

im not from waterford and i dont live their either

There are 3 clubs playing league football in Derry, Derry City F.C. is based in a nationalist area and has traditionally been a nationalist club...Institute F.C. was founded by unionists for unionists, and has traditionally been a unionist club...However, I must admit I'm not as up to date on Oxford United Stars F.C.

it would seem to me that Derry City is seen as the nationalist club, Institue the unionist

wheres the problem in asking a question?

There isnt a problem, but rather foolish of you to think that just because they are Unionists the should/do support a unionist club. Likewise for nationalists.

[half_full]

not my point at all, i would imagne though there would be a split in who supports who

[Aaron]

The Directors may have been doing something else but as for the stewards that is what their paid for.To be fair they didnt have much to do even after the flag incident and they handle very well and listen to the arguement.There was no sectarian comments made after people just voice their digust at the flag been taken down.

I also am fully aware of the situation in the north but why should I hide my Identity when up there.If you saw a lad with a northern ireland shirt or england shirt walking down the main street of your hometown on a match day would you be bothered ,I know I wouldn't!

My point as regards old trafford is the Point was made why have a Irish flag at a game between two irish teams,there is less of a reason to bring it there.People do it,its part of the participation of the fans.

To say people in england don't care,I don't bout that one.

I don't think as with any situation like this that there is solution but it is disappointing that you still have to hide your identity when in the north!Number plates next I suppose

Just shows how you dont have a clue on things that happen up here. I have no doubt if you were to walk into Irish Street or the Fountain with a tri-colour or any other emblem proclaiming your Irishness you wouldnt walk back out, but rather in an ambulance. Its rather sad that this is the way things are, but they are like this and we have to deal with it. Also last week former Finn Harps player david Bell was at training with Institute in his ROI gear and there were some upset people at this. Yes Institute are a Unionist club in a Unionist area.

[OneRedArmy]

it is disappointing that you still have to hide your identity when in the north!Number plates next I suppose

You've come from a town 2 hours away from Derry! Your identity is surely that you are from Sligo?

The fact that 95%+ of the people in the ground consider themselves Irish surely makes the need to display your Irishness irrelevant, unless of course you are coming up to ram your nationality down our throats?

Oh and Rogue Trader, maybe if you'd actually gone to the match your righteous moral indigation may carry a bit more weight.....

[Aaron]

not my point at all, i would imagne though there would be a split in who supports who

Not at all, in-fact a few Derry fans also support Institute. There are Unionists and Nationalists who support both clubs.

[half_full]

Thanks CTID

[Shiba]

Just shows how you dont have a clue on things that happen up here. I have no doubt if you were to walk into Irish Street or the Fountain with a tri-colour or any other emblem proclaiming your Irishness you wouldnt walk back out, but rather in an ambulance. Its rather sad that this is the way things are, but they are like this and we have to deal with it. Also last week former Finn Harps player david Bell was at training with Institute in his ROI gear and there were some upset people at this. Yes Institute are a Unionist club in a Unionist area.

I am well aware that der are areas that are no go as regards shown my identity which is a pity and will take generations to get passed this.I was there afew weeks ago and visited so many wonderful places and found one the chinese restarants up there.Was uncomfortable with the amount of police on the streets at night but its understandable.but again going back to flag issue I'm disappointed with the Policy as the Derry supporters from both sides of the divide understand what league their in.As one Derry supporter siad I'd have to ask the protestant side if them offend by the tricolor.Their lies the problem!

[Aaron]

Fare play to the Derry lads you must be one big happy family up there, should be a very quiet 12th ?

Difference is we CAN divide sports and politics

[Shiba]

Difference is we CAN divide sports and politics

After last night I beg to differ

[GavinZac]

After last night I beg to differ

How is bringing a national flag to a club game NOT political?

[Dodge]

Right, its going round and round in circles lads...

if nobody has nothing new to say, don't say it again

[Aaron]

Sports and politics should never mix my friend, so a serious question or assumption i my behalf is maybe that you may return to the Irish League ?

This is a serious question !

Why should we? We were invited into the LOI in 1985, are enjoying the LOI and never want to return to the IL. Would you much rather have us return to the IL or improve the league's co-efficient in Europe and get the league a bigger reputation along with Cork, Shels, Drogs etc..?

[Shiba]

How is bringing a national flag to a club game NOT political?

The national says what nationalality I am, not my political views!

[Aaron]

Oh sure and wish you all the best in Europe this year by the way. However Nothern Ireland is your proper jurisdiction and since all is rosey up there again as you say, i just thought you would go back and play in your proper league than play in the southern league(League of Ireland).

If all was rosey up here then you wouldnt have been aked to remove your tri-colour

[OneRedArmy]

Oh sure and wish you all the best in Europe this year by the way. However Nothern Ireland is your proper jurisdiction and since all is rosey up there again as you say, i just thought you would go back and play in your proper league than play in the southern league(League of Ireland).

We'll go back when there's an all-Ireland league, otherwise there's no reason, footballing or otherwise, to turn our back on the EL.

As for our "proper jurisdiction".......one minute you're telling us we're all Irish, the next we're not, make up your bloody minds ffs.

[Lim till i die]

Sports and politics should never mix my friend

Nonsense comment that is trotted out anytime there's a debate like this one

Sport the world over is at its very best, most exciting, most passionate, where sport and politics mix

[bennocelt]

we still respect other religions who attend the Brandywell.
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Bit dissapointing to see Derry City fans on this forum defend this
I would find it insulting and a lack of respect if I was told to hide my Irish flag anywhere, never mind in Ireland itself!!!!