Irish cup semi on saturday

[Not Brazil]

Care to expand? I haven't heard anything about it being wound up. Isn't there a contract in place for another good few years?

Fans are questioning it's merits - low attendances (in many instances), practical 2nd string teams being fielded, and certain managers alluding to the fact that it is some sort of distraction to their real business.

[Not Brazil]

Banning all National flags.

Not a chance.

The Union Flag will be displayed by Linfield FC and it's supporters without apology to anyone - check out our club colours.

If other clubs wish to display national flags, that's fine and dandy - certainly won't be seeing me complain about it.

The ROI national flag does not "offend" me one iota.

[Krstic]

No such attack is "ok" in my mind.

I merely cited a local paper which added a different dimension to the possible motive of the attack.

If you have an issue with their reporting, take in up with the journalist (john Cassidy), not me.

You and I both know that anything in the Sunday World should be taken with a whole pile of salt.
Yet you quoting the story seems like an attempt at justification.

[Not Brazil]

You and I both know that anything in the Sunday World should be taken with a whole pile of salt.
Yet you quoting the story seems like an attempt at justification.

Let me be clear then.

In my opinion, there is absolutely no justification whatsoever for sticking a bottle into someones neck, and leaving them for dead.

Those responsible for such attacks need to be hounded, arrested, charged and sentenced.

[Mr_Parker]

The victim wasn't wearing a Celtic shirt.

Picture available upon request.

It certainly looked like an old style Celtic polo shirt from the photos I saw.

[Mr_Parker]

The Sunday World reported at the weekend that the intended target of the gang was a leading North Belfast Provo, who was convicted in 1976 for a brutal, sectarian, double murder.

They named him - I'll not.

Sectarian? Was the attack because of the guy's perceived religious beliefs (I doubt many of the attackers were frequent church goers), or because of his perceived political beliefs/national identity?

Given that reports place the gang at another Belfast city centre bar at 1.45PM, and that the IC Semi Final at The Oval didn't finish until 2.20PM, certain questions are raised.

One of them being, do Linfield fans all own a tardis, enabling them to time travel.

I'm surprised at a Blueman using the Sunday World as a 'source' but it would do well to read what the Sunday Life had to say on the matter too which paints a different picture.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...6/scan0170.jpg

As for being sectarian, I would suggest you look the word up as 'sectarianism' does not only pertain to religious differences.

BTW, the time of entry on the CCTV at the other bar puts it at 2.30pm. I don't believe they were all, if any, at the Oval but if any were they didn't need to be Doctor Who.

[Mr_Parker]

Is it possible they could have met up with fellow hoolies who were already preparing the attack after the match?

It's not Linfield FC's fault. However, more could still be done by the club (I'm aware of all the efforts currently being undertaken) to stamp out sectarianism. I'd say the same for Cliftonville and Shamrock Rovers as well to be honest. I dread the day Rovers and Linfield meet in the Setanta Cup.

I love these Derry 'angels'

Other than play the games behind closed doors, I think both Cliftonville and Linfield have done more than could be reasonably expected to deal with this issue.

Take your blinkers off.

[pól-dcfc]

I love these Derry 'angels' .

Come to the Utopian Paradise that is Brandywell, Derry City and you'll see the error of your ways.

[Steve Bruce]

Come to the Utopian Paradise that is Brandywell, Derry City and you'll see the error of your ways.

I have, under police escort so then locals(including DCFC supporters) don't attack us.

[Krstic]

I have, under police escort so then locals(including DCFC supporters) don't attack us.

As much as the Brandywell is not a great place for a stadium and Linfield fans,at times, have been quite justified in their complaints due to inadequate policing outside the ground.
The bold part of your statement above is a load of cack and a down right lie.

[Steve Bruce]

As much as the Brandywell is not a great place for a stadium and Linfield fans,at times, have been quite justified in their complaints due to inadequate policing outside the ground.
The bold part of your statement above is a load of cack and a down right lie.

I seen crowds getting tooled up with the odd one with DCFC scarfs round their bake. That is my own eyes, unless of course you can account for every last person in Brandywell?

[Krstic]

I seen crowds getting tooled up with the odd one with DCFC scarfs round their bake. That is my own eyes, unless of course you can account for every last person in Brandywell?

Now it's bad enough for your own team that rag newspapers print crap and attempt to link Linfield to the trouble by saying they wore Linfield gear, but for you to do the same to another team is just sad.

And funny at the time of the incident all sides were agreed that Derry City's fans were not involved.

[Not Brazil]

As for being sectarian, I would suggest you look the word up as 'sectarianism' does not only pertain to religious differences.

I am well aware of the meaning, thanks all the same, Mr P

[David]

Now it's bad enough for your own team that rag newspapers print crap and attempt to link Linfield to the trouble by saying they wore Linfield gear, but for you to do the same to another team is just sad.

And funny at the time of the incident all sides were agreed that Derry City's fans were not involved.

Have to agree with this. As much as I might regularly disagree with Derry fans on things, their supporters are genuine, support their team and in my opinion were certainly not involved in attacks on Linfield supporters.

[Not Brazil]

Have to agree with this. As much as I might regularly disagree with Derry fans on things, their supporters are genuine, support their team and in my opinion were certainly not involved in attacks on Linfield supporters.

I would agree with this also.

[pól-dcfc]

I would agree with this also.

Have to agree with this. As much as I might regularly disagree with Derry fans on things, their supporters are genuine, support their team and in my opinion were certainly not involved in attacks on Linfield supporters.

Cheers lads.

[dcfcsteve]

I have, under police escort so then locals(including DCFC supporters) don't attack us.

You're so full of horse-sh!t ya WUM......

[Not Brazil]

It certainly looked like an old style Celtic polo shirt from the photos I saw.

Doesn't look like even a polo shirt to me, let alone "an old style Celtic" one.

http://www.irishnews.com/articles/54...Stabbedma.html

Three more arrests on Thursday evening relating to the attack - a total of five now.

[Mr_Parker]

Doesn't look like even a polo shirt to me, let alone "an old style Celtic" one.

I had seen the photos. It certainly reminds me of a Celtic polo shirt from a few years back. I must ask one of his family what he was wearing.

Three more arrests on Thursday evening relating to the attack - a total of five now.

Has this been reported anywhere?

EDIT: Found this

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7339675.stm

[Not Brazil]

I had seen the photos. It certainly reminds me of a Celtic polo shirt from a few years back. I must ask one of his family what he was wearing.

Err - it isn't even a shirt Mr P. It's a pullover, with a T Shirt underneath it!

The old mince pies letting you down these days?

Let me guess what the family member will say.

"It was a Celtic pullover", perhaps?

Looks very similar to a wee number that used to be in stock at Next.