United Ireland v Brazil

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   Just poached this letter from the indo............

United Ireland should face Brazil

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Friday November 02 2007 
Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the historic and memorable friendly soccer game in Dublin, involving an all-Ireland team playing under the name of Shamrock Rovers, and Brazil.
With the proposed visit of Brazil to Croke Park early next year, it would surely be fitting if this all-Ireland soccer experiment were re-enacted. 
There are huge potential benefits. The 1973 game involved seven players from the North, including Pat Jennings, David Craig, Allan Hunter, Martin O'Neill, Liam O'Kane, Bryan Hamilton and the late Derek Dougan. 
Current Northern players have already expressed their desire to play at Croke Park. 
The game could also be a tribute to the late Derek Dougan who was instrumental in organising the 1973 game. 
The FAI could divert a proportion of the gate receipts to charities such as the George Best Foundation (George himself was a passionate supporter of the concept of an All Ireland side), and the 1973 team, all of whom are still alive with the exception of Derek Dougan, to the best of my knowledge, could be guests of honour. 
Tony Fearon 
Poyntzpass 
Co Down 

MAY I BE THE FIRST TO SAY TO YOU TONY......GO f**k YOURSELF

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erimus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Roy Keane Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: North Kildare Status: Offline Points: 11399	Topic: United Ireland v Brazil Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:07am
	Just poached this letter from the indo............ United Ireland should face Brazil < =http://www.independent.ie/search/index.jsp method=post> Friday November 02 2007 Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the historic and memorable friendly soccer game in Dublin, involving an all-Ireland team playing under the name of Shamrock Rovers, and Brazil. With the proposed visit of Brazil to Croke Park early next year, it would surely be fitting if this all-Ireland soccer experiment were re-enacted. There are huge potential benefits. The 1973 game involved seven players from the North, including Pat Jennings, David Craig, Allan Hunter, Martin O'Neill, Liam O'Kane, Bryan Hamilton and the late Derek Dougan. Current Northern players have already expressed their desire to play at Croke Park. The game could also be a tribute to the late Derek Dougan who was instrumental in organising the 1973 game. The FAI could divert a proportion of the gate receipts to charities such as the George Best Foundation (George himself was a passionate supporter of the concept of an All Ireland side), and the 1973 team, all of whom are still alive with the exception of Derek Dougan, to the best of my knowledge, could be guests of honour. Tony Fearon Poyntzpass Co Down MAY I BE THE FIRST TO SAY TO YOU TONY......GO fk YOURSELF**
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Honey Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Semi-Pro Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane Status: Offline Points: 19720	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:18am
	What a sight that would be - a loada northern ireland fans come down to "cheer" on their lads and put their union jacks all over croker.....great craic altogether. Think Tony Think!
	753

AntrimMan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Jack Charlton YBIG's resident Nordy/London Hipster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Location: Christmas Island Status: Offline Points: 9454	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:23am
	This guy seriously has too much time on his hands. He's got a letter printed in the Irish News practically every day. Seriously Tony, other papers will actually pay you for talking sh*te in their pages.

gouldinho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Jack Charlton Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Location: Neutral Zone Status: Offline Points: 5578	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:24am
	I couldnt possibly cheer on a team wearing a rovers jersey if they did it again.

Honey Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Semi-Pro Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane Status: Offline Points: 19720	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:32am
	what astonishes me is that these northern lads wore a rovers jersey in the first place!!
	753

RogerMilla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group #TEAMJAVIER #ENGANCHE Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Location: Delaney Park Status: Offline Points: 34858	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:33am
	they wanted to play brazil i reckon , would be a great occasion though and would deffo fill croker , i'm sur ethe norn iron lads would all be in green and if they had a few gimpy flags well what the harm ?
	The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own.

Honey Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Semi-Pro Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane Status: Offline Points: 19720	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:50am
	I think the gaa lads would have something to say about a few gimpy flags in their stadium!
	753

FREEWHEELER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Robbie Keane sPICE UP YOUR LIFE Gwan MONROY Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 24595	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 6:54am
	Lads, I was at that 1973 game (I was 7) in Lansdowne and it was a brilliant occasion. It was the only thing I applaud Louis Kilcoyne for, he had alot to do with its going ahead despite opposition from Harry Cavan in the IFA, that's why it had to be called Shamrock Rovers XI. Brazil won 4-3, Jennings saved a peno from Rivelino. Resurrecting it now though would not have the same attraction, it's a different mentality these days, players going through the motions (those who bother turning up). The bandwagoners would enjoy seeing the Samba boys and they'd probably play Ireland's Bloody Call as well so it's a no-no for me this time.
	We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups.....

ernesto guevara Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 500 Club la la la Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Location: Bolivia Status: Offline Points: 746	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 11:52am
	no chance,if this clown wants to get all sentimental and sh1t then he can wait till next year and we can all celebrate the 21st annivesary of bradys winner against brazil. republic fans only though.
	If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine.

paulc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Kevin Kilbane Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 439	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 4:36pm
	So there would be norn iron players playing for an all ireland team against brazil, what about the passport issue?????
	The big man from donegal has set it up... The nation holds its breath...............yes were there

zizu Kilbane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Jack Charlton Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 8366	Posted: 02 Nov 2007 at 4:48pm
	No y should we give the IFA an oppertunite to make money off of our friendly against the galacticos of international football n OUR stadium, when they refuse to let Irishmen play for THEIR country... Shower of wan*ers.