I wonder what bright spark thought up this Carling Home Nations (Barring England) Rous International Milk Cup thingy that is getting played in Dublin to no interest whatsoever?
Governments have been brought down for less than such hair-brained ideas. Watching the Republic of Ireland v Wales last night it wasn’t hard to imagine that riot police had ‘kettled’ the players into the stadium in the hope that if they kept them in for long enough a game may ensue to relive the boredom.
It did. Of sorts. I would rather watch Alan Titchmarsh potholing in the Pennines. Which I did. He’s better looking than Keith Fahey anyway.
Tonight sees Norn Iron take on Scotland. Celtic interest is worryingly plenty. “Knowing that you’re sharing a dressing room with some of these guys makes it a bit more competitive” mumbled The Derry Pele who will be involved along with McGinn, Brown, Commons and Mark Wilson.
Great, the chance of injury is greater due to some fuckwits idea to arrange this mingefest. Could be worse, Gary Hooper could be Gary McHooper if Scotland’s attempt to drink out of the mouldy Grandparents cup is successful. Another worry then that one of our players will be exerting themselves in often fruitless and pointless games.
Could be worse. He might have been recognised by the FA and could be sharing a dressing room with such mongs as Terry, Lampard, and Cole. Our vying for a place up front with Can’t Pass Cole.
I wonder what is the lesser of the two evils?
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LOTW must be on his period. Cheer up big lad!
What? Did my mention of Titchmarsh give it away? Fuckin hormones.
Not too sure about this. Hooper would be great for Scotland. We should be as proud of our country as much as our club, even moer. Makes you more proud knowing your club player is banging in the goals for your country.
Hail Hail
John Kennedy ended that feeling for me.
Scott Broon now injured. Damn internationals.
Andy
No,No, NO and again NO. I absolutely hate Celtic players playing for any country. Club over country every time.
I especially hate them playing for Scotland. Continually treated with contempt and then expected to show up and play their hearts out. Take a leaf out of the Ibrox play-book and pull them out of every international.
International football is becoming less and less attractive and even relevant. Big players seem to retire at 28 and turn in below par performances compared to when they play in club competitions. England’s experiences tell you that. There is a reason for this. Internationals are crap, (see World Cup 2010 for examples). And made worse by all the flag-waving, jingoistic, ‘my land is better than your land’ garbage in the stands. End them now.
Wile itchy ball bag is what i have. Wile itchy.
thanks for sharing.
No bother. Put some deep heat on said bag after i posted, not advised. Defineatly not advised. Haven’t slept a wink yet and i’m at work, ambulance driver, barely keep my eyes open and the nutsack is on fire. Bad call on my behalf, bad call.
Will keep you up to date.
Sudacream is the trick.
Internationals? What`s the point?
Pride, passion, honour, historic meaning.
Yes it can be used as a political tool but it can also raise morale and install a spark of ‘being’ amongst the masses.
It also depends on the significance of the fixture for it to have political power e.g. World cups, latter stages of qualifiers, european championships etc but to create ‘national affection’ it takes a team to acheive a top level performance with the country holding their breath on what you do next, sieze the moment etc.
Whats the point in Internationals?
A Player to gain proud feelings and a whole country and its fans to feel fulfillment thats what it SHOULD BE.
I’m unsure I want to feel the fulfilment of the masses. Sounds a bit too jingotistic for me. I dont think Scotland has ever used it for political purposes. We are too smart and divided for that.
I’m just pissed off with meaningless games.
Good answer!:-)
I support Scotland.
I don`t drop litter, I pay tax and my train fares. I`m happy to help foreign visitors with directions
I remember going to some great international matches in the 60s, 70s and 80s but I woundn`t expect to go again. The feeling has passed. 🙂
I support Scotland but not the football team.
Thought you did go to the internationals ?
I used to go but it`s been a good while since my last Scotland match. I think it was Iceland at home and the last friendly was against the USA, that was a while too.
Time flies
I always put country first, id rather support something that brings the whole of scotland together(well almost) than something that divides it. Bring on may’s games as wednesday’s game was great, awesome display almost as good a game as sundays.
hail hail