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[elroy]

I think the difference between the rugby and the football teams is that the current rugby best XI are underperforming, they are more than good enough to win a 6 Nations yet have not. Since the competition began Ireland have amassed the second highest points total but never won the competition, while teams with less overall points have.

In comparison, the current Irish football squad isnt very strong, however expectations are high and the team has underperformed. No one can tell me that this team man for man is worse than Cyprus for example. What is annoying about this team is that there is potential to be a good team and maybe with a bit of luck qualifying for a major tournament. There seems to be no real reason why the team has consistently performed so bad, (apart from bad management) and the general public now has the view that certain members of the team no longer care about playing for Ireland!!

As for abuse, it is never acceptable. The majority of the players give it their all and that should be respected with their limitations in mind.

[elroy]

If the general fan loses interest - f**k em. The kind of fan who only goes to Ireland-Brazil, stands on the hill as soon as Dublin reach an All Ireland Semi or only follows the rugby when Ireland are at home to England make me sick but the world is full of em. Just look at how many Chelsea shirts you see nowadays in Ireland or England.

Agreed, how many of the 'fans' going tomorrow night will be busy looking for tickets for the Serbia game as much as they are now?? Thats one of the main reasons Im not a fan of croke park for football, too many people there who go for the night out and arent all that bothered if we win or lose but will happily criticise the players. The same wouldnt have happened with LR, remember the Czech game that followed the Cyprus shambles, the place was rocking that night- full of real fans who supported the team, no matter what, everyone was behind the team despite what had happened a few days previous - the same wouldnt be possible if it was played in croker.

[eirebhoy]

I think the difference between the rugby and the football teams is that the current rugby best XI are underperforming

Both teams underperformed. The rugby were a silly decision away from winning the last 6 nations. The football team finished 3 points ahead of 6th place.

[Billsthoughts]

The same wouldnt have happened with LR, remember the Czech game that followed the Cyprus shambles, the place was rocking that night- full of real fans who supported the team, no matter what, everyone was behind the team despite what had happened a few days previous - the same wouldnt be possible if it was played in croker.

disagree - the performance by the players that nite brought a response from the crowd not the other way around. should be a no brainer for them after that but no.....
Should be dedicated sections for people who want to make a bit of atmosphere and also for people who just want to go and watch the match.
But again this is a no brainer wont happen as long as tickets are used as political currency.

[OwlsFan]

But again this is a no brainer wont happen as long as tickets are used as political currency.

How are tickets used as "political currency"? Is Bertie flogging off a few for cash behind the Hogan stand?

[Stuttgart88]

Should be dedicated sections for people who want to make a bit of atmosphere

The lower Canal End always seems intent on creating an atmosphere. It's just a shame that the Cusack lower seems intent on the fcuking Mexican wave after 20 minutes. Flogging would be too good for those gobshytes.

[elroy]

The lower Canal End always seems intent on creating an atmosphere. It's just a shame that the Cusack lower seems intent on the fcuking Mexican wave after 20 minutes. Flogging would be too good for those gobshytes.

Oh please no fcuking Mexican wave tonight!

[OwlsFan]

Surely if there has to be a Mexican wave, the place for it is in a meaningless friendly against a South American team.

They bug the life out of me in competitive games but who cares for a friendly. Many attending will never have been to Croker before and will be thrilled to see a Mexican wave.