Taken from RI: Is there anything more annoying than the irish?

brophs · 14th April 2008, 22:54

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Originally Posted by mosesfromtala

my bro is going over for the hammers game, I'm making him a 'dublin is bleedin rapid!' banner to take along

Or alternatively, 'The Hardest Working Fans In The World".

cockneyred · 14th April 2008, 22:57

pert is a legend

brophs · 14th April 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Keane16

Brendan O'Connor, Micky Harte, Matt Cooper, Deirdre Kane, Roddy Collins.

I'm surprised no one has pointed this out before.

Many thanks Red Issue.

She should be shot. Her idea of humour is to make a 'joke' in a pidgin North Dublin accent, and then cackle uncontrollably. At her own joke. Her personality alone is her most effective contraceptive. And Jason Byrne is a cunt too while we're nowhere near the subject....

Wes · 14th April 2008, 22:58

lot of anger in this thread. Can't we all just get along?

brophs · 14th April 2008, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Wes

lot of anger in this thread. Can't we all just get along?

Why(or how?) the name change? Wes annoy you with that pass across the box yesterday?

Wes · 14th April 2008, 23:02

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Originally Posted by brophs

Why(or how?) the name change? Wes annoy you with that pass across the box yesterday?

someone felt generous. The orange one had a mare yesterday. Still a divinity, mind.

brophs · 14th April 2008, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Wes

someone felt generous. The orange one had a mare yesterday. Still a divinity, mind.

You should ask for the name back, that usually pans out well.

Ramshock · 14th April 2008, 23:36

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Originally Posted by mosesfromtala

graham norton ... cork ... patrick Kielty

fuck off paddys a mate of mine, leave off

brophs · 14th April 2008, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Ramshock

fuck off paddys a mate of mine, leave off

Your mate's a cunt. A terminally unfunny cunt. Hope that helps.

Ramshock · 14th April 2008, 23:39

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

Bunch of Aussie fuck bags eh!!

Dont know why they want to continue with this hybrid game, when the boys are just gonna get a whoopin again!

Dont get me wrong, its a great idea & i loved it, but over past few years its embarassing to say the least and makes my blood boil that professionals would act in such disregard to an Amateur Association of sportsmen like the GAA!

But the players will get a holiday & experience of playing for Ireland, a competitive international which is what its all about, but not keen on some of our boys gettin seriously hurt!

TBH Red Hand I dont think they are that much bigger or stronger than us, they just were naturally dirty bastards and their game is more aggressive than the GAA! I think if our boys went out just to batter them they would ! Plus it wasnt all that one sided, I saw some aussies get a hammering too!

Muckamore Red · 15th April 2008, 02:08

I'm northern irish and was in 3106 for the Roma game. Didn't notice a thing to be honest though I was too busy concentrating on the game and signing so not surprised.

Wibble · 15th April 2008, 02:27

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

You'd like to think so but the difference in the population of the two countries is so huge and the English scouting network so well-established in Ireland that all the best young Irish footballers are going to end up in England for decades to come.

Which means that "supporting your local team" in Ireland usually means watching the footballing equivalent of an English team from the lower reaches of the Football League.

And most English Manchester United fans (including mancunians) need to ask themselves, is MUFC really the most local team to where they live? Or are they other, lower league, teams which might actually be closer to their home?

It seems harsh to criticise Irish people for being willing to travel a bit, for the opportunity to watch football that is infinitely better than their "local team" when English blokes do the same almost every weekend.

Expecting a sane opinion from RI is like expecting Wenger to see something that one of his players did wrong.

Brad · 15th April 2008, 02:55

I've not seen so many Irish in one place since the last time it was my round

I have no issue with the Irish at OT, but I would say this. That contention that many an Irish folk comes to the game as a 'daytripper' is accurate. Now I'm surrounded by Irish folk where I sit, one off this forum, and they all go regularly and are sound folk, get involved with the atmosphere, which is a lot more than can be said for many in my section. But I also see plenty who don't act like this. And I wonder why people single out the Asians as daytripper types who ruin the OT atmosphere when there are probably far more Irish at each game acting in an entirely similar way

711 · 15th April 2008, 03:13

United's links with Ireland are deep and true. And on this forum I think anything seen as remotely anti-Irish will lead to the voodoo pins going in the sculpted potato. So, count to 10 and take a deep breath:

I don't like people who claim to support both United and Celtic - pick one or the other, make a decision, United is not Celtic, we are a totally different club. You can't have two wives, fucking marry one or the other. United first or fuck off.

Now I've calmed down, have you seen geezers at Anfield wearing a half Liverpool scarf, and half Celtic? And geezers at our place wearing half United and half Celtic? See a problem there? Make a fucking decision, United or fuck off.

Possibly repeated, but at least I didn't say Cunt.

dRNk SAnTA · 15th April 2008, 04:45

Fucking hell that RI thread is fairly strong. I didn't realise people thought that way about the Irish. I'm not that bothered tbh.

But I kinda fail to understand this whole "why do the Irish support an English club" attitude. Where the hell would United be if it wasn't for its Irish and Scottish links? I wonder how many of those lads on RI would even be United supporters if it wasn't for the success that people like Keane, Best, Law, Busby or Ferguson helped to bring to the club.

There may be a lot of Irish daytrippers but it's only because there is such an affinity here with the club.

Eyepopper · 15th April 2008, 09:34

As a matter of interest do any of them have an issue with foreign players playing at OT? Surely if support should be all local, then the players should also be all local..

Is it not a bit hypocritical to complain about Irish fans at OT while saying say Keano was the best captain Utd have had in living memory. Cantona was French, do French fans get their blessing? I presume they think Ronaldo should fuck off back to Portugal, and likewise, Rooney back to Everton and Rio back to somewhere in London...

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 12:34

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Originally Posted by 711

United's links with Ireland are deep and true. And on this forum I think anything seen as remotely anti-Irish will lead to the voodoo pins going in the sculpted potato. So, count to 10 and take a deep breath:

I don't like people who claim to support both United and Celtic - pick one or the other, make a decision, United is not Celtic, we are a totally different club. You can't have two wives, fucking marry one or the other. United first or fuck off.

Now I've calmed down, have you seen geezers at Anfield wearing a half Liverpool scarf, and half Celtic? And geezers at our place wearing half United and half Celtic? See a problem there? Make a fucking decision, United or fuck off.

Possibly repeated, but at least I didn't say Cunt.

Dude, United was very nearly called Manchester Celtic before they decided on Manchester United!

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Ramshock

TBH Red Hand I dont think they are that much bigger or stronger than us, they just were naturally dirty bastards and their game is more aggressive than the GAA! I think if our boys went out just to batter them they would ! Plus it wasnt all that one sided, I saw some aussies get a hammering too!

Sorry man, i have to disagree with you there regarding the Aussies not being much better or stronger than us.

I've said for a good few years, that if the Aussies get their game sorted then they'll take us apart either home or away, because their fitness levels are immense but their ball-game needed looked at, but they've got both working in tandem now, in fact - some of the football they played against us at Croker (went to that) was fantastic - as much as it pains me to say it!

The Irish lads just dont have the ability to tackle & that goes hand in hand with Aussie rules, its actually totally against our way of playing Gaelic so the Aussies have the upper-hand in that regard!

Off-the-ball tackles were psychologically damaging for our lads, they got intimidated big time, the Aussies are much bigger on average & in that sense over-power our boys - Irish ball-players arent used to that sort of aggression from much bigger "steroid abusing" Aussie rules players, so of course its a culture shock to many of them!

If you look at our roughest son-of-a-bitch Graham Geraghty - he got his bollox knocked out several times & one incident also ended his participation, but take a look at the Aussies - there is Geraghty's all over their squad & much nastier bastards too - we cant compete if it comes down to rough-house tactics - we're just not built for that game - Gaelic football is a past-paced flowing game - where the Aussie game is one based on marking the ball & of course running the ball also...

The new rule changes might even things up a bit, but only in terms of having Aussie fuckbags being sent-off. On the footballing sense i dont think Pete McGrath is right for the job, not sure if he's even still the team manager.

Personally, i think we need to get Rugby coaches involved also, especially for the tackle. You cant have a Gaelic coach tell you how to fuckin tackle if its illegal in our game - he wont know, he might think he does but we need professionals who's area of expertise is tackling and injury prevention for making a tackle!

Anyway - Long Live Ireland - fuck Skippy the stupid cunt

711 · 15th April 2008, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

Dude, United was very nearly called Manchester Celtic before they decided on Manchester United!

That's true, but they would still have been two completely different clubs, that's my point.

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 13:07

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Originally Posted by brophs

Or alternatively, 'The Hardest Working Fans In The World".

Yeah, you'd think most of the Dubs were actually working in the pubs before a game at Croker - judging by how long it takes to get them outta the feckin place!

You's dont do yourselves any favours with the rest of the country - but i guess its quite clear you dont give a fuck, so in return you cant really be that irritated by the phrase "Dublin versus 31 Counties"....

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 13:12

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Originally Posted by 711

That's true, but they would still have been two completely different clubs, that's my point.

Oh yeah without a doubt man!

Religion & Sport are separate but try telling those sectarian fucks in Scotland!!

"Its not fair we cant sing sectarian songs - its our history - WHAT ARE WE GONNA SING ABOUT NOW???????......"

Try singing about your fucking football team! The clue is in the term "football" so sing stuff relating to that bunch of cunts!!!

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 13:20

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Originally Posted by mosesfromtala

Irish is such a generalistion , don't tar me and them northern types with the same brush ... they are barbarians that lot ... except for the belfast boys , they are downright sophisticated compared to your average Ulsterman.

And as for the genius with the 'Up Down' flag, he is my favourite nordy after Bestie and Van Morrison.

There's a better flag, its a Tyrone one which reads "OUR MA IS A TYRONE FAN..." as in Armagh for those not versed on all things Irish!

"UNITED - KIDS - WIFE
IN THAT ORDER" - Thats pretty powerful, it has to be said!!

Van Morrison is an asshole - cult singer - but a proper asshole!!

brophs · 15th April 2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

Yeah, you'd think most of the Dubs were actually working in the pubs before a game at Croker - judging by how long it takes to get them outta the feckin place!

You's dont do yourselves any favours with the rest of the country - but i guess its quite clear you dont give a fuck, so in return you cant really be that irritated by the phrase "Dublin versus 31 Counties"....

I'm not a dub mate, I'm from a county with a much stronger sporting pedigree........CARLOW. Oh yeah.

711 · 15th April 2008, 13:26

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

Oh yeah without a doubt man!

Religion & Sport are separate but try telling those sectarian fucks in Scotland!!

"Its not fair we cant sing sectarian songs - its our history - WHAT ARE WE GONNA SING ABOUT NOW???????......"

Try singing about your fucking football team! The clue is in the term "football" so sing stuff relating to that bunch of cunts!!!

Yes indeed say I, surreptitiously trying to move the thread away from the Irish a bit, doesn't Fergie himself cross the boundaries, him being one religion and his wife the other? And I don't care which is which, so don't tell me. Perhaps that's the answer, a law prohibiting anyone marrying into the same religion. I did my bit by marrying a scouser. I know, I was young and foolish.

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 14:07

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Originally Posted by brophs

I'm not a dub mate, I'm from a county with a much stronger sporting pedigree........CARLOW. Oh yeah.

Hey Brother!!

I applaud you kind Sir, in clarifying your present status of not being affiliated to Dublin Gaelic Football....

.... i also wish to clarify, that although it may seem, that i'm putting the boot into Dublin GAA - it is much less worse than putting the head into Tommy Freeman, as did your statistician / team video analyst Ray Boyne, not too long long ago

Red Hand Devil · 15th April 2008, 14:10

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Originally Posted by 711

Yes indeed say I, surreptitiously trying to move the thread away from the Irish a bit, doesn't Fergie himself cross the boundaries, him being one religion and his wife the other? And I don't care which is which, so don't tell me. Perhaps that's the answer, a law prohibiting anyone marrying into the same religion. I did my bit by marrying a scouser. I know, I was young and foolish.

I wont tell ya what religion they are but Fergie supports Rangers and his wife Cathy supports Celtic....

Damn.... i've given it away.... yeah..... you've guessed it - Fergie's a Jew and Cathy's a Muslim

fadas · 15th April 2008, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

You's dont do yourselves any favours with the rest of the country - but i guess its quite clear you dont give a fuck, so in return you cant really be that irritated by the phrase "Dublin versus 31 Counties"....

Are you slagging the dubs for staying in the boozer? Perfectly acceptable behaviour when you're in your own town.

Just cos you lot wouldn't spend christmas when you come down and would rather push your 4x4 back up to Ulster rather than buy some diesel in Dublin. Eating your sandwiches out of the boot of the jammer before the game. I see you.

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cockneyred Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sCUNThorpe Posts: 1,424	pert is a legend

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Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,104	lot of anger in this thread. Can't we all just get along?

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Muckamore Red Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim / Stirling Posts: 199	I'm northern irish and was in 3106 for the Roma game. Didn't notice a thing to be honest though I was too busy concentrating on the game and signing so not surprised.

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Brad The Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 17,552	I've not seen so many Irish in one place since the last time it was my round I have no issue with the Irish at OT, but I would say this. That contention that many an Irish folk comes to the game as a 'daytripper' is accurate. Now I'm surrounded by Irish folk where I sit, one off this forum, and they all go regularly and are sound folk, get involved with the atmosphere, which is a lot more than can be said for many in my section. But I also see plenty who don't act like this. And I wonder why people single out the Asians as daytripper types who ruin the OT atmosphere when there are probably far more Irish at each game acting in an entirely similar way

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711 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nearly all French are Bastards Posts: 937	United's links with Ireland are deep and true. And on this forum I think anything seen as remotely anti-Irish will lead to the voodoo pins going in the sculpted potato. So, count to 10 and take a deep breath: I don't like people who claim to support both United and Celtic - pick one or the other, make a decision, United is not Celtic, we are a totally different club. You can't have two wives, fucking marry one or the other. United first or fuck off. Now I've calmed down, have you seen geezers at Anfield wearing a half Liverpool scarf, and half Celtic? And geezers at our place wearing half United and half Celtic? See a problem there? Make a fucking decision, United or fuck off. Possibly repeated, but at least I didn't say Cunt.

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dRNk SAnTA Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 355	Fucking hell that RI thread is fairly strong. I didn't realise people thought that way about the Irish. I'm not that bothered tbh. But I kinda fail to understand this whole "why do the Irish support an English club" attitude. Where the hell would United be if it wasn't for its Irish and Scottish links? I wonder how many of those lads on RI would even be United supporters if it wasn't for the success that people like Keane, Best, Law, Busby or Ferguson helped to bring to the club. There may be a lot of Irish daytrippers but it's only because there is such an affinity here with the club.

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Eyepopper First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lowering the Tone since 2006 Posts: 10,475	As a matter of interest do any of them have an issue with foreign players playing at OT? Surely if support should be all local, then the players should also be all local.. Is it not a bit hypocritical to complain about Irish fans at OT while saying say Keano was the best captain Utd have had in living memory. Cantona was French, do French fans get their blessing? I presume they think Ronaldo should fuck off back to Portugal, and likewise, Rooney back to Everton and Rio back to somewhere in London...