Celtic Discussion

[Scotsman]

Thanks guys for that - Feedback is always appreciated.

I knew that the Strathclyde Britons were from the same Celtic clan as the Welsh - Most people still think of it as being English though, even in Scotland.

If you had to ask most people in Scotland they would not call themselves British but Scottish.


Yep can relate to what you are saying about the hardmen spouting the rebels - I do know a few people like that.

I can see why it annoys you all now - It's a shame that things were not less complicated - What gets me is people who are Scottish and support the Republic over Scotland - This is obviously because of Religion and they're association with Celtic.

I'm Scottish born and bred with a Scottish name - Maybe that make s a difference to my views - Don't know. I support Scotland first, Republic and any other Irish team and then Wales.

I'll never support England in anything that they do.

Going to perkhead to me is still very special - To be with so many people who love the same thing, share the same values is amazing - Just like going to an international game.

I would say the closest game to atmosphere like an Old Firm is Scotland V England - It's just oure hatred - Magic though!!

Lets us know the best atmosphere you've experienced - I heard the Gaelic sport is good for that.

[eoinh]

youre mentioning of Gaelic Games after stirring up Celtic leads me to believe youre taking the **** and are from Ireland.

[Scotsman]

I'm not taking the P at all mate.

I merely asked if the Gaelic gmes had a great atmosphere as a Scottish reporter went to a Gealic game in Ireland and he reported that it was amazing.

I am far away I live just outside of Glasgow in Scotland.

Why did you take offence to that??

Was it maybe my wording??

If it was then accept my apologies - The last thing I want to do is offend anyone.

I don't know that much about Gaelic games - I know that they play Shinty and some others in the Highlands and some Lowlands as well of Scotland.

It's pretty big in Ireland is it not??

Thanks again - Robert

[Bosco]

GAA is obviously huge over here being our national sport.It is the only amatuer game in the world that can take in over 80,000 people to a game.I was at the all-ireland semi-final last year and the atmosphere was amazing.Unfortunately most people who are big into Gaa wouldn't be interested in an el game and most people on this sight wouldn't be interested in gaa.

[Scotsman]

Cool I want mention the GAA on this Forum again then.

What about the football games in Ireland - What's the average attendances?? - Probarly more than most teams outside the Old Firm get I would imagine.

Is the league only for the Republic or does it include Northern teams as well??

I don't that much about it - I'm sure I saw on Sky Sports a programme about Irish soccer - Or did I imagine that??

I know what is cool though - When the Republic play it's looks like the Celtic support.

Thanks

Robert

[Shed End John]

Originally posted by Scotsman
Lets us know the best atmosphere you've experienced - I heard the Gaelic sport is good for that.

IMO, the Munster Hurling Final in Thurles, Co. Tipperary in 1999 was one of the best atmospheres I've experienced. Cork, traditional yet down on their luck kingpins of hurling, against reigning All-Ireland Champions, Clare was the game. Cork hadn't won the Munster in 7 years, and as one of over 35,000 Cork fans there that day, I was proud to witness a shock result. Cork 1-15 (18 points) Clare 0-14 (14 points). Absolute class.
Also, Munster v Gloucester in the European Rugby Cup this year in Limerick.

[Iarmhibhoy]

I am a Celtic fan and have been as long as i can remember and i cant understand the total anti Celtic begrudery that has been posted on these boards.
I can understand your issue with irish fans not supporting a local side but there are thousands of Celtic fans who support an el team as well, a lot more than Man u or Pool fans i'd say.
It also pishes me off to have to listen to Premiership and even some fellow Celtic fans spout crap about us and we, when they have never even gone to a game and have jumped on the bandwagon with a successful team.
It has become fashionable of late to wear a celtic jersey but i and thousands like me wore them and went to games and stuck by the Celts when we were muck, when we were bankrupt with a 100 year old ground and having won only one poxy cup in 10 years.
I believe Celtic have very important Irish connections and this should be celebrated but i know they are very much a Scottish team.
Celtic Park is an amazing place and i invite any of you to visit it and come back with a negative comment about the experience.
If any of you Longford town(some of you seem familar), Cork, Pats etc fans ever play the Celts in Parkhead you will get a bigger welcome than anywhere in the world.
I was "lucky" enough to see Longford Town play in Div 1 few years ago in front of maybe 150 loyal fans, now the avg. gate is what 1500, where did the 1350 life long, "local team supporting",Bucky drinkin fans come from?? (not singling out da Town but is only one i have experience with)
Touch of hypocrisy maybe lads??
Just because there are few Celtic fans who chant RA songs from barstool and know nothing about football in general or what theyre singin about but are using the Club as a platform for their bigotry, dont use this as an excuse to tar us all with the same brush. I and the vast majority of Celtic fans are as passionate and loyal as any el supporter or any supporter in the world for that matter.
Cheers and goodluck.

[sorbothegreek]

A lot of those Longford fans that you've mentioned have been slowly weaned off British football by the hard work of the people involved with the local side.
I think the point that has to be made is that 10 years ago, Longford were winning on average 3-5 games per season. Manys the day i've stood in the rain and shyte, and seen Longford get hammered for the umpthteenth time that season, now dont tell me that wouldn't test the loyalty of the most ardent of any clubs fans. O.K. you stuck with Celtic when they were only winning the odd trophy, but they were probably still the second best team in their league, to compare the two is a little off i think.
If the product is available on your door and is worth seeing and you choose not to, thats where the arguement arrises. I dont know where you'r from, but if there's an Eircom League team near you who are doing their best to attract support, and again, you choose to ignore them in favour of a team from scotland, well, i'd like to hear your reasons why.

[pete]

I think maybe people feed up with the Celtic are irish thing when their irish connections are in the distant past & are pretty much like any other UK plc.

I think you touched on the other issues yourself also.

I continue to be confused by people wearing Glasgow Celtic jerseys at Ireland games. Can anyone explion it???????

[Schumi]

Originally posted by Iarmhibhoy
If any of you Longford town(some of you seem familar), Cork, Pats etc fans ever play the Celts in Parkhead you will get a bigger welcome than anywhere in the world.

It's the 'welcome' they'll get in the home leg that is sickening.