I have to say, I don't usually get drawn into these debates but in general terms I was enjoying that thread. Although I don't think that eirebhoy really got the gist of what dcfcsteve was on about. I too was in the same boat as dcfcsteve but in relation to Manchester United and 'gave up' Man Utd late into my 20's for Bohs. It is sad though all the same that Irish people supported Helsingborg over Drogheda because a Swedish player played for Celtic was playing for the Swedish side.
One point that hasn't been raised vis-a-vis this situation, is that their 'hero's' actions would have more in common with the average understanding of any eL supporter than it would with an Irish celtic supporter. i.e. respect for the league in his own country. Rarely is our own league respected by the general EPL or Scottish League, Irish fan.
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