cityexile Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 NI 2-0 in Greece, RoI 1-1 in Germany. The Scots a decent 2-2 in Poland, and Wales going well in their group. Must be a generation thing, but always wish them all well in games of this sort, although certainly it is not felt the other way, at least by lots of Scots! Flicking between the games, certainly no lack of passion on show. Imagining a young 19 year old ulster lad going up to his manager saying he was feeling a bit tired... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I thought it odd last night. Wales were on SS5 whilst SS1 screened Iceland v Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Northern Ireland are amazing, players in the starting line up from Notts Co and Fleetwood but no lack of passion for their shirt. 5th ranked team in their group but top after 3 games, best of luck to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Might be reading this wrong, but the random football event of the day...Serbia v Albania abandoned as an Albanian flag gets dropped on the pitch by a mini helecopter, a Serbian player grabbed it, resulting in a fight between all the players. Surely good odds on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Would be great to see all the Home Nations make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 With the expanded competition suddenly the teams that usually might finish 3-5th in the groups suddenly have something to fight for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Don't quite have the same animosity to the scots as I have the gas. I know the similarities are uncanny, Am 3/16th Irish, though. Go on you Paddys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Don't quite have the same animosity to the scots as I have the gas. I know the similarities are uncanny,Am 3/16th Irish, though. Go on you Paddys! That's about 2/16 more than half their players then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I always want the home nations and Ireland to do well. Unfortunately many of their supporters want England to lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Always a supporter of all 5 home nations, unfortunately they dont reciprocate this and hope England fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Ireland isn't a home nation and I can't think of any country I'd prefer to lose than them, personally. Good place to buy a "**** England" scarf if you love them so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Tbh I don't give a sheet what the other so-called "home nations" do, particularly Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinnionForEngland Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The only home nation worth following is the Northern Irish. If you need an excuse they have the same national anthem as England and their the real under dogs. Go on N.Ireland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The thing is we're so use to these teams losing it's nice to just have a change.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The Ireland one clearly has some history, and respect some have strong feelings on it. Even by breeding being more green than orange myself I think I like to see N Ireland doing well best (guess its the underdog thing), then Wales, then for me RoI then Scotland. Having worked in both Wales and NI, of course there are a few haters football wise, but an awful lot will make the effort to watch England in tourneys and not in a completly negative way. Kind of how I might watch Chelsea in Europe - not my team, but do not wish them any harm. Unfair to generalise an entire country, but met many more Scots who actively are cheering for the other team! Nonetheless, I still cheer for them. No idea why, bless their cotton socks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 That's about 2/16 more than half their players then...That gave me chuckle... Did you know: It emerged that despite Paul Cascarino playing multiple games for Ireland and scoring a good few goals as well he never had an Irish passport and the whole thing was a farce. An England legend (no trendy figure of speak required); Jackie Charlton, was 'responsible'. It cracks me up, anyway. Must be my Irish blood. May I just say, Paddys I was with abroad in 2010 all supported England in South Africa. Cracking bunch of lads they were as well. No hard feelings, but the Irish are ok with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Only three games gone, and I am sure it will all shake out pretty much as expected, but looking at the nine tables I am pretty sure the only number 1 seeded team in a group currently leading it, is, well, us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 **** the welsh, Scottish and Irish, they never wish us any goodwill and would always rather us lose, it's been like it for years and years so because of that I feel the same. Hope none of them qualify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 **** the welsh, Scottish and Irish, they never wish us any goodwill and would always rather us lose, it's been like it for years and years so because of that I feel the same. Hope none of them qualify I never understand any of this sour crabby mindset. To me, rivalry just means wanting to be one better than the others, so 1 I'm happy to see the other British countries do well, as long as it's not against England ( though I'm half Welsh) 2 I like to see any British club do well in Europe - I don't support any of them, but have no reason to hate them 3 I'd generally rather see West Country clubs doing well, not badly. I'd be quite happy to see the three promotions from our league be BCFC, Swindon & Yeovil. Hatred just comes from insecurity in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I've always liked the underdog!! Luckily for me that means supporting my home country Come on England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SimonR Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I never understand any of this sour crabby mindset. To me, rivalry just means wanting to be one better than the others, so 1 I'm happy to see the other British countries do well, as long as it's not against England ( though I'm half Welsh) 2 I like to see any British club do well in Europe - I don't support any of them, but have no reason to hate them 3 I'd generally rather see West Country clubs doing well, not badly. I'd be quite happy to see the three promotions from our league be BCFC, Swindon & Yeovil. Hatred just comes from insecurity in my view. It is entirely down to the anybody but England mindset that the Welsh and especially the Scots seem to revel in, Or have you forgotten the Jocks singing about Maradona and wearing Argie shirts only 4 years after the Falklands War. Maybe you are too nice Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Always a supporter of all 5 home nations, unfortunately they dont reciprocate this and hope England fail There's only 4 Home Nations. Great result for Northern Ireland, 9 points out of 9 - superb achievement! The passion they show playing for their country is top notch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Would be fantastic if all the home nations made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have no animosity toward the home nations, I wish them all the luck they wish us I do have a soft spot for Ireland tho' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have to say - what an amazing national anthem "flower of Scotland" is when sung at games, sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Amazing results from N'orn Iron. Just hope they can keep up their form and qualify for their first tournament since Mexuco 86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Northern Ireland fans want England to qualify for everything because they normally will not. Before the 2005 World cup qualifier in Belfast England fans were asked to assemble at pubs on the route to Windsor Park. The local populace staged a parade in honour of the English support, and approaching kick off Orange marching bands escorted English fans to the stadium. The generosity and friendliness has not been forgotten by those who made that trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Northern Ireland fans want England to qualify for everything because they normally will not. Before the 2005 World cup qualifier in Belfast England fans were asked to assemble at pubs on the route to Windsor Park. The local populace staged a parade in honour of the English support, and approaching kick off Orange marching bands escorted English fans to the stadium. The generosity and friendliness has not been forgotten by those who made that trip. That may be a rather naive viewpoint? Are we not talking about the Loyalist section of NI demonstrating their British affiliations to make an anti "Irish" point? I'd rather see both sides joining together to support NI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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