If it was a Northern Irish born player switching to England, I'm sure it would be met with anger by the Northern Ireland fans.
Of course, in order to do that, a Northern Irish born player would need to have an English born parent or grandparent to have a chance of such a switch. I think you'll be a long time waiting to put your question to the test.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
1. No, I have never disputed that some Northern Ireland fans bring Union Flags to Northern Ireland matches. I think we will see a few more in future because some fans will object to those they perceive as wishing to see the demise of Northern Ireland giving off about Union Flags at Northern Ireland matches. I'd prefer the Union Flags were not brought, but it doesn't exercise me that they are because it is the flag of Northern Ireland. I would like to see more St Patrick's Crosses at our matches.
2. That's what I said in post #971
Last edited by Not Brazil; 13/05/2012 at 12:34 PM.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
Want I would like to se is very simple.
I would like Northern Irish born players, with boyhood dreams of playing for the South, to contact the FAI at Under 19 level, and ask them to be considered for inclusion in FAI representative sides.
I would like the IFA to select only players who, given a choice, would want to play for Northern Ireland at Senior International level from Under 19 and above.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
I think, to some, they are not prepared to dilute their identity to appease those who wish Northern Ireland and it's international football teams didn't exist - or so they say.
They would tell you, with some validity, that Northern Ireland only exists because of the Union.
They would tell you, with authority, that the IFA is a British Association.
They would also tell you that they will give equal support to any player, regardless of background, who gives his all in a
Northern Ireland shirt - their support of Paddy McCourt, Niall McGinn, Shane Ferguson etc would suggest this to be the case.
I agree with Danny Invincible on this issue of flags etc - they are a red herring.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
On the Anthem issue, I am unaware that the IFA have sought the opinion of Northern Ireland fans.
Perhaps they should arrange a vote amongst their block bookers - I think the outcome of that would be very tight.
As you know, I'm wholeheartedly in the 'change' camp on that issue - most of those I speak with who want change on the anthem would not cite the appeasement of Republicans as a reason for change.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
To the best of my knowledge, Gerry Armstrong has not formally spoken with the AONISC on the Anthem issue.
As a member of an affiliated SC, I know I have never been asked to vote on the issue.
What was the nature of the specific death threat issued to McClean on Twitter?
I am led to believe that the perpetrator is a 16 year old kid who is mortified that his comments have been taken out of context.
Last edited by dahamsta; 14/05/2012 at 11:13 AM.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
I don't feel sorry for him.
I think he should be arrested and charged, together that the other **** who thinks he's Rambo.
Not the brightest using your name on a social network to issue threats and vile abuse.
They should be taught a harsh lesson.
Thought Ivan Little (lifelong Linfield and Northern Ireland supporter) got it spot on in his column today in the Sunday Life about these idiots - 'their bigoted brains must be the size of peas'.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
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