We’re not Brasil we’re Tuaisceart Éireann

Never give up. Self-awareness and self-education is the key. Compared to 20 years ago when what news was coming out of the North was strictly controlled and filled with bias to protect those in charge North & South, thankfully today we have the internet to find out the real facts that underlay the conflict. You can't be blamed for other's continued ignorance  

Michael Collins has a lot to answer for and yet he is hailed as a hero and genius.  Like the our football team really illusions of grandeur while the reality is way different. Irish mentality again for you.

Think il vote sinn fein in nxt election.

Irish Duke wrote: Michael Collins has a lot to answer for and yet he is hailed as a hero and genius.  Like the our football team really illusions of grandeur while the reality is way different. Irish mentality again for you.

sid waddell wrote: Another massive night for Irish football and MON. The atmosphere is so raucous at Windsor Park these days that the stand had to be demolished after the game against Finland. Real people, real atmosphere. The biggest fortress in world football today? We all remember that famous Ireland victory over Romania in the World Cup (1-0 in 1985, that's a real victory, not a 0-0 borefest followed by a penalty shoot-out - take note Eire fans) and here's hoping for a repeat. I fully expect Lafferty to bang in another couple of goals tonight and who knows, maybe another stand will have to be demolished. After Romania are demolished. Prediction: Ireland 2 Romania 0. Looks like Eire will be the only British team to fail to qualify.

Madferret wrote: Any Irish Citizen be they North or South who lends any creedence that props up these apartheid minded cretins should be ashamed of their ignorance of the realities on the ground.  There is ONE National team for this Nation that represents all Irishmen regardless of religious beliefs & none. Anything else is a makey-uppy sectarian pub team representing a state-let created and maintained by outsiders under force.

Do you support the association that wanted that then?  They play in green with a Celtic Cross on their shirts.  When the FAI tried to breakaway they did everything in their power to keep one team.  Then for over a quarter of a century they continued to pick an "All Ireland" team until the FAI went to FIFA and forced them to stop.  Then 4 years later the FAI had to go back to FIFA to get them to stop using the term "Ireland" and use "Northern Ireland" instead.  Although as late as 1978 they still used the term "Ireland"

Peter Byrne's excellent official history of the FAI is well worth a read.  It shows the battle the association had to even survive in the early years.  It may be a bit uncomfortable though for those of a strong nationalist view. 

Gspain lives in fantasy land.

SByrne24 wrote: I know lots of NI fans, members of my family happen to be fans. They still hate us

If your own family hate your obsession, maybe showcasing it on the internet isn't the best idea Chill and invite them out for a beer.

Most NI fans see the South as main rival and want you to lose most games. A visible/ audible minority are obviously sectarian, although it's a bit of a stretch to include Healy and the Castlederg boys singing '10 German Bombers' in this (they sat behind me in the Kop and now Railway stand). Irritating but harmless. They're hillbillies on a day out.

If we make it to France and you don't, some of your fans will support us (underdog, fellow Irish, whatever), others rally round the others in the group, and a third force will just enjoy the tournament and daydream about which of its stars will sign for Liverpool/ ManU/ Celtic etc.

I have no problem with any of these alternatives, if their team isn't there they can choose as they wish.

GSpain is one of the best informed fans about both national sides on this board

Floreat Ultonia wrote: SByrne24 wrote: I know lots of NI fans, members of my family happen to be fans. They still hate us If your own family hate your obsession, maybe showcasing it on the internet isn't the best idea Chill and invite them out for a beer. Most NI fans see the South as main rival and want you to lose most games. A visible/ audible minority are obviously sectarian, although it's a bit of a stretch to include Healy and the Castlederg boys singing '10 German Bombers' in this (they sat behind me in the Kop and now Railway stand). Irritating but harmless. They're hillbillies on a day out. If we make it to France and you don't, some of your fans will support us (underdog, fellow Irish, whatever), others rally round the others in the group, and a third force will just enjoy the tournament and daydream about which of its stars will sign for Liverpool/ ManU/ Celtic etc. I have no problem with any of these alternatives, if their team isn't there they can choose as they wish. GSpain is one of the best informed fans about both national sides on this board