Why can't the players sing the anthem?
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Topic: Why can't the players sing the anthem?
Posted By: Trap junior
Subject: Why can't the players sing the anthem?
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 7:26pm
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Pisses me off looking at the players standing there like statues tight lipped during the anthem. You might expect it off the English born lads in the squad but the likes of McClean, Randolph, Duffy, Young Doherty et al. Sing the English lyrics of it if you cant speak Irish. You look at the welsh lads and they belt out their anthem in Welsh. Bad form  ------------- Pied Piper to: Baldrick, Brendan 88, 9Fingers, Borussia and more... 97.6% chance this post will be replied to by Baldrick (source: PWC) |
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Posted By: Shedite
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 7:41pm
| It's the Eurovision you're lookign for TJ |
Posted By: MayoMark
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 7:43pm
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Have to admit it bugs me a little as well ------------- They finally did it man... They killed my f**kin' car... |
Posted By: sid waddell
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 7:46pm
I don't know our anthem in Irish What's the Irish for "this town is coming like a ghost town" anyway? ------------- Edited by Trigboy 10 at 10:03pm |
Trap junior wrote:Posted By: Given's zimmerframe
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 7:48pm
| a good few of the players could sing it around euro2016 |
Posted By: zizu Kilbane
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 7:50pm
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There really was no excuse for not singing it on a Sunday, all the starting 11 were born in Ireland ------------- "Sometimes, sh*t happens, someone's gotta deal with it, and who ya gonna call?" |
Posted By: Fitz
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 8:06pm
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A sad indictment of our attitude towards the Irish language; however, it’s the least of our worries tbf. ------------- 
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Posted By: Borussia
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 8:09pm
Eh, what has singing go to do with anything? You never see Spanish lads singing when their anthem is played and they've done alright down the years.
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Posted By: 50%lesssugar&salt
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 8:11pm
| Should just switch to Ireland's call. Problem solved. |
Posted By: IrishCanadian
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 8:19pm
Almost like their anthem has no lyrics
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Posted By: MayoMark
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 8:21pm
------------- They finally did it man... They killed my f**kin' car... |
Posted By: sid waddell
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 8:35pm
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Knowledge of the Spanish anthem having no words was implied in Borussia's quip, chaps ------------- Edited by Trigboy 10 at 10:03pm |
Posted By: Terzino
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 10:24pm
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Sing the anthem? If they really loved Ireland, they'd form an eleven piece orchestra and play Amhrán na bhFiann themselves.
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Posted By: Mr. Snrub
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 10:49pm
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This has pissed me off for years. Surely the manager can tell them to learn the anthem, all the oversees players learn both songs for the rugger ball. The same goes for the Englishborn playing for Wales, all 11 sing it. Show a bit of pride in playing for Ireland
------------- "Here's Robbie Keane...... yeeeessss! That is no more than Ireland deserve!" |
Posted By: avfc
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 10:52pm
Rice and Grealish have learned their new anthem.
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Posted By: GaretFarellysNutSack
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 11:07pm
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I never knew the words myself, beyond the first line or so in Irish. I would have thought most people wouldn't know the words. Do people think the footballers should learn the words so they can sing along? I never found it the most inspiring anthem myself, at least it's better than the stupid rugby one.
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Posted By: Trap junior
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 11:10pm
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You would think them all singing it loudly would foster some sort of team spirit and collective defiance. During the anthem they look like they are about to fall asleep. Even Kenny doesn't sing it. Shoddy shoddy shoddy!! ------------- Pied Piper to: Baldrick, Brendan 88, 9Fingers, Borussia and more... 97.6% chance this post will be replied to by Baldrick (source: PWC) |
Posted By: sid waddell
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 11:15pm
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If Kenny doesn't sing the anthem I'm changing my opinion on him I'm now all in on backing him Especially if it pisses off the dopes who think international football is the sporting equivalent of marching to the GPO on Easter Monday 1916 No to singing anthems, yes to singing Kenny's praises ------------- Edited by Trigboy 10 at 10:03pm |
Posted By: Left foot
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 11:17pm
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Singing the anthem or not seems of very little importance. Show some pride on the pitch is enough. They're footballers not Beyoncé
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Posted By: BrendanD88
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 11:46pm
You’ve had a nightmare here Borussia
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Posted By: lassassinblanc
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 11:59pm
Technically the Spanish anthem has lyrics they just abandoned them after Franco
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Posted By: DeclanDaly
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 12:28am
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would it help if they hum it? ------------- You asked if I'd be anyone from history, fact or fiction, dead or alive: I said "I'd be Tony Cascarino, circa 1995" |
Posted By: Territorial
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 12:34am
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Hey, hey, hey, I thought WE were the ones who got wound up about anthems and issued Fatwas on any player who doesn't sing it. Oh well, that must be something else you've stolen from us (you can keep Shane Duffus, mind). Anyhow, why don't you get a Celeb to sing it for the Boys? After her recent brush with racism, Roseanne Barr could probably do with the fee: |
Posted By: rolo
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 12:58am
Amazing how many people haven't gotten the joke. ------------- "I'm off to see the Queen tomorrow too, don't forget that" |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 7:54am
It was fairly obvious that Borussia made a joke! Anthems are just unnecessary pomp and ceremony, who gives a f**k who sings it or doesn't. What if they don't believe in the words? I know lads who are republic supporting English lads, atheist to, if they got picked would they not care? McGinn, and a few others, did alright for the North without having a sing-song. Anyway, they are more likely to sing it before a game that is of some importance. Friendly matches and pointless quasi-competitive games in a now meaningless competition wouldn't inspire Pavarotti! ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Dalymount79
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 7:58am
| Some irony in the fact that Wales and Scotland seem to be very passionate about singing their anthems.. |
Posted By: Southstandman
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 8:14am
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Change the anthem to get out ya black and tans !!!. Jack used to get em at it on the way to games in the team bus if the stories are true . By the time the whistle to start the game was blown the lads were just short of tearing the opposition to shreds they"ed be that wound up . Cant be any harm in giving that a lash ,,,,,,,,surely . ------------- We are Shamrock Rovers we"re Irelands number 1 . |
Posted By: 50%lesssugar&salt
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 8:46am
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[QUOTE=Southstandman]Change the anthem to get out ya black and tans !!!. Jack used to get em at it on the way to games in the team bus if the stories are true . By the time the whistle to start the game was blown the lads were just short of tearing the opposition to shreds they"ed be that wound up . Cant be any harm in giving that a lash ,,,,,,,,surely . [/QUOTE Do we need James McClean any more wound up?
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Posted By: Artie Ziff
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 8:47am
How many more World Cups and Euro's would we have qualified for by singing the anthem ------------- It would damage this forums' reputation |
Posted By: Artie Ziff
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 8:52am
Aha we have now stumbled upon football's biggest conundrum, how not to be sh*t anymore. The mighty Scotsmen of highlandry qualify for a 50% chance of qualification tournament, it can only be the singing of the anthem. Lets not look beyond the past 20 years of failure though. ------------- It would damage this forums' reputation |
Posted By: Borussia
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 9:18am
Can't beat a bit of fishing of a Monday night - Didn't expect to catch more than one in fairness so three is a record catch!
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Posted By: Borussia
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 9:20am
Too right - Our forefathers did not fight for our freedom so that players could stand there and decide of their own free will whether they will sing or not. Disgraceful!!
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Posted By: Fatnacho
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 10:09am
| I think it’s a disgrace that our players don’t bless themselves anymore when they walk on the pitch. Maybe that’s why we can’t score goals. The South Americans always bless themselves and always cry singing their national anthems. Maybe it gives them a competitive advantage along with their superior technique. |
Posted By: t_rAndy
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 10:46am
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I dont think our anthem is the best from a musical perspective. If I was to compare it to ther other 6 nations in rugby, then id say it is 5th in the list ahead of only god save the queen. I like the Welsh the best. That said, i do think it would help if the players sang it with a bit more passion in terms of getting up for the fight, or showing the opposition your passion. Think to the Ireland vs England Rugby match in Croke Park and the passion players and the fans had that day, I dont think there was any way we we going to be beaten |
Posted By: BrendanD88
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 11:22am
Ha, good work.
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Posted By: The Huntacha
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020 at 12:09pm
It should be sang at a quicker tempo than it's played by the band. ------------- Jimmy Bullard - "Favorite band? Elastic." |
Posted By: xRedmanLFCx
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2020 at 12:01am
It's nothing to do with the success we'd have on the pitch and qualifying for tournaments. It's about signing the national song and having respect for your country. It disappoints me that most of the players don't sing it. CJ Stander came from South Africa and on his first appearance for the Ireland rugby team he had the song learnt off and belted out the words. It can be done.
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Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2020 at 12:26pm
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They are playing for a football team that represents a country, not for a country. There is a subtle difference. Respect, or not, for a country is an entirely personal thing as what that country means to any of its citizens is different for every single one. The things that we think it should mean are nothing more than myths that we have been sold. Some based on real events that are overplayed or cheaply sold. Maybe, for some lad born in the 21st century, singing a song about being soldiers is nonsensical, for others it isn't, but just because you see it as important to what Ireland is for you, and playing for an Irish football, doesn't mean it has to mean something to every player who does or that singing a song makes them try harder or play better. It's nonsense. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Borussia
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 10:35am
| I sing the anthem before all of our games when I am there. If I knew there was a camera stuck in my face, I probably wouldn't. |
Posted By: avfc
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 12:25pm
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The 1990 team didn't sing it too well. Would rather a team of ballers than a team of singers.
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Posted By: Donegalman
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 2:00pm
| Find people standing up for the anthem in pubs is as weird as the rugby crowd telling people to be quiet before a kick. Ya wouldn't do it in the sitting room of your house to why in a pub. |
Posted By: Trap junior
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 2:03pm
That's coz we was the England B team Jeff ------------- Pied Piper to: Baldrick, Brendan 88, 9Fingers, Borussia and more... 97.6% chance this post will be replied to by Baldrick (source: PWC) |
Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 2:28pm
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trap junior sang give it a lash Jack brilliant on the walkinstown roundabout. He even tried a duet with Maxi and Ronan Collins for The team that Jack built. ------------- AKA pedantic kunt |
Posted By: Trap junior
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 2:42pm
Yeah I like Jack What is your favourite football song? You'll Never Wank Alone by Gerry and the Peytons?
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Posted By: TBWRA
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 2:45pm
I dont think a team of basketball players would be any use to us . ------------- "The Football Grounds of Europe" about Dalymount that :- "You walk down lanes you'd expect to find a backstreet mechanic only to stumble onto a national stadium steeped in tradition and history" |
Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 2:54pm
 Spurs are on the Wembley by Chas and Dave. Put em Under Pressure is still the best though. ------------- AKA pedantic kunt |
Posted By: Yoco Santos
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 8:28pm
Last song of the night. Please be upstanding...
 f**k off |