QuoteSkstu - Whats your definition of the like of Kilbane? The Scot-Irish equivalent, You didnt answer me?
Genuinely interested, not looking to stir.
whats your definition of nationality.i think thats the issue here that people have a problem with.
Skstu - Whats your definition of the like of Kilbane? The Scot-Irish equivalent, You didnt answer me?
Genuinely interested, not looking to stir.
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Having seen the United-Liverpool game, I think James would walk into both their teams. I also think he would comfortably get into the Arsenal team. Maybe I'm biased because he's an Irish international, but I would be amazed if he isn't playing for a top 6 club this time next year.
Sorry Junior, didnt mean to avoid answering the question. Nobody really properly responded to my Morrisson/Keown question either so i thought maybe we were dealing in hypotheticals...Originally Posted by Junior
With regards to Kilbane, my feelings are well known on him as a servant to the Irish team. As you would see in his thread, I think he is an Irish legend. I love the guy. Part of the reason i love him so much is that as an English born person, he so thoroughly embraced his Irishness, the part of him that is Irish. But both his parents were Irish, right? He would tend to have a more genuine affinity? Maybe im wrong. In all honesty, if someone referred to him as English id pull them up on it and point out how Irish he was but, at the end of the day, i wouldnt be too surprised if someone relied on his birthplace to argue evidence of his nationality and try to claim him as a "Plastic".
I just want to point out again that i only claimed that it is pretty reasonable for a person born in Scotland to scottish parents and who grew up in Scotland as "a Scot". Despite others sensitivities, i wasnt discrediting James' irishness or the Irishness of any other person who has played footie for us.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
The Scot (sorry, couldn't resist) conceded a penalty to Sunderland today. Handball from a free kick. I just seen it on the halftime show and it was a definite penalty, he had both arms extended and the ball hit the right hand. Very silly but sh!t happens.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
That's that infamous Scottish indiscipline showing through.
Wigan dropping into the bottom 3 as things stand with Reading beating Newcastle.
It was a definite penalty, but I thought the ball hit his arm, which he had protecting his face instead of his balls, therefore one could say it was in an unnatural position.
In the 2nd half he played well, driving Wigan forward.
Players in the wall should be allowed to wear crash helmets.
I have an Irish passport but part of the problem is lack of knowledge. How can one consider themselves of a certain nation if they know little about it. Ill give you an example. I was on the train one time when i was over there for a summer about 20 years ago with relatives. And, I was watching the list of upcoming stops, and I asked what Done-LowGare was. And they were all like Its not pronounced that way, and its where you have been living the last 3 weeks, and the other times you were here....its where you live. Idiot.
But im sure young James could pronounce it.
Now, whos betting on the Ravens later? They're getting 8 and a half. Vegas is begging people to take them b/c they think its going to be like 55-21 NE. And so do I.
No Somos muchos pero estamos locos.
This thread gets odder and odder...
Nice little assist for the first Stoke goal here. Also started the move for Wigan's first.
That Stoke goal was a calamity of errors which didn't involve Caldwell, he could only watch helplessly at what was happening in front of him.
This was an entertaining game the best I've seen Wigan play all season, maybe they can string together a few similar performances.
McCarthy stood back a bit and allowed McArthur (Wigan's Scottish midfielder) to have his day in the limelight.
He has to leave in this window... doesn't he?
DID YOU NOTICE A SIGN OUTSIDE MY HOUSE...?
Replacement of removed video, but UK only perhaps.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/p...160435592.html
He's in no way to blame for the first.
Last edited by tricky_colour; 30/01/2013 at 2:40 PM.
Not only will he not move but why would a ROI supporter want him to move? He's playing regularly, having a good season and has come on a lot under Martinez. So if you get your wish and he does move there is a good chance he will be sitting on the bench at a 'bigger' club when are World Cup qualifiers in the spring come around. I know where I would prefer him to be.
I really really really hate Wigan and Martinez so pretty much every comment re them will be irrational and biased.
You are right wrt it being good for Ireland. But still. Irrationality and bias always wins out.
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What did Martinez and Wigan ever to do to you? I think Martinez is a nice bloke and Wigan are a decent, well run club.
Nice try, Roberto.
Seriously, I'm a little lost as I don't come on here too often. But what's the problem with Martinez?
Well for starters, he has the same name as you... think about it. Take as long as you need.
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