gspain Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Sorry to be pedantic but once after I referred to the stadium as 'Parkhead' I was told it was obvious that I was not a Celtic fan as it is actually 'Celtic Park!' I was well and truly telt and have never forgotten that! I see on this short thread some Irish referring to their national stadium as 'Lansdowne' rather than the 'Aviva!' Liam (my new found friend) is there a story to this? Aviva Stadium is the official name as they spent 40 million euros for the naming rights. Some of our fans prefer to refer to it as Lansdowne Road. Personally I'm glad they ave the 40 million so happy to call it Aviva and it used to be a rugby stadium anyway. The new stadium has shared ownership between football and rugby. Didn't realise Parkhead annoyed the Celtic fans. Always knew it as Parkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Sorry to be pedantic but once after I referred to the stadium as 'Parkhead' I was told it was obvious that I was not a Celtic fan as it is actually 'Celtic Park!' I was well and truly telt and have never forgotten that! I see on this short thread some Irish referring to their national stadium as 'Lansdowne' rather than the 'Aviva!' Liam (my new found friend) is there a story to this? I'll be at Parkhead and Lansdown for these games. Anybody who's watching them somewhere else is Mexican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Sorry to be pedantic but once after I referred to the stadium as 'Parkhead' I was told it was obvious that I was not a Celtic fan as it is actually 'Celtic Park!' I was well and truly telt and have never forgotten that! I see on this short thread some Irish referring to their national stadium as 'Lansdowne' rather than the 'Aviva!' Liam (my new found friend) is there a story to this? It is Celtic Park but I don't use that on here in case it marks me out as a Decl@n. Edited November 5, 2014 by thplinth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The Belgians brought 9000 but they got a decent allocation and then got extra in the main stand at hampden. Don't know why they gave you so little. I have yet to see an away fan in amongst us at home games though as most don't bring that many 9000? I was there. There wasn't 9000. From the evening times. 'Intelligence suggested more than 7500 Belgians were expected for the game - more than had bought match tickets.' Supposedly 2000 watched it in the fanzone so about 5000 Belgians, 10 percent of Hampden. I've never seen an away fan in with us so this will be new if there's Irish next to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallaght24 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I suggest everyone meets up in George Square post-match to debate this out. We'll start with Free-staters versus Nordies, segue effortlessly into Scottish nationalists versus Scottish unionists, then finish with a grand-finale free-for-all. Helen can run buses to the local hospitals, and do the catering. In the end, peace and bonhomie will break out as we all agree it's all the English's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallaght24 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Sorry to be pedantic but once after I referred to the stadium as 'Parkhead' I was told it was obvious that I was not a Celtic fan as it is actually 'Celtic Park!' I was well and truly telt and have never forgotten that! I see on this short thread some Irish referring to their national stadium as 'Lansdowne' rather than the 'Aviva!' Liam (my new found friend) is there a story to this? I always say Landowne Rd. not into this stadium sponsoring nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 9000? I was there. There wasn't 9000. From the evening times. 'Intelligence suggested more than 7500 Belgians were expected for the game - more than had bought match tickets.' Supposedly 2000 watched it in the fanzone so about 5000 Belgians, 10 percent of Hampden. I've never seen an away fan in with us so this will be new if there's Irish next to me... There were Germans in the West stand home section last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 There were Germans in the West stand home section last time. Why were they watching Belgium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Why were they watching Belgium? I was referring to last line of quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Rugby crowds are utter knobs. Especially the players when on a night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Why were they watching Belgium? The Germans have always had an eye on Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 9000? I was there. There wasn't 9000. From the evening times. 'Intelligence suggested more than 7500 Belgians were expected for the game - more than had bought match tickets.' Supposedly 2000 watched it in the fanzone so about 5000 Belgians, 10 percent of Hampden. I've never seen an away fan in with us so this will be new if there's Irish next to me... Normal away section is 5200. Belgium had a good couple of thousand in South Upper too (plus some in lower unofficially) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Rugby crowds are utter knobs. Especially the players when on a night out. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) The Germans have always had an eye on Belgium. Surely not at Hampden ? Edited November 5, 2014 by scottincarlisle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Away end was packed and had the top of main stand. ( Well half of it and others in centre of main stand so not far off 9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I mind standing with a Swiss guy with a cowbell in the south enclosure in 1982. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I suggest everyone meets up in George Square post-match to debate this out. We'll start with Free-staters versus Nordies, segue effortlessly into Scottish nationalists versus Scottish unionists, then finish with a grand-finale free-for-all. Helen can run buses to the local hospitals, and do the catering. In the end, peace and bonhomie will break out as we all agree it's all the English's fault. Genuinely lol'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I seem to recall an Austria fan running along the concourse when they went 2-0 up during a Berti friendly. There will be no bother in the stands as long as we win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man wi a plan Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Wtf?? Ma pal works at the SFA(another debate in itsel) but he telt me that uefa are sending reps over to observe the handling of everything from the gates to crowd control. He only knows as he has been tasked wi looking efter some o them. Apparently uefa no happy wi SFAs handling of some o uefas rules. So to any Irish lads going intae the scotland end I'd maybe keep yer colours hidden if yer serious about getting in. Personally a canny wait think this gonna be a cracking game. Mon the ALBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLuvIrnBru Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Wtf?? Ma pal works at the SFA(another debate in itsel) but he telt me that uefa are sending reps over to observe the handling of everything from the gates to crowd control. He only knows as he has been tasked wi looking efter some o them. Apparently uefa no happy wi SFAs handling of some o uefas rules. So to any Irish lads going intae the scotland end I'd maybe keep yer colours hidden if yer serious about getting in. Personally a canny wait think this gonna be a cracking game. Mon the ALBA. If true it again highlights the utter incompetence of the SFA. They are clearly not fit for purpose anymore. It would not surprise me in the slightest if we lost hampden as one of the venues for the Euros in 2020! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoysinGreen Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Please don't think all of us Irish are like Helen Donegan with her political shite in every post.We couldn't give a shite about that. The real Boys in Green (7,000 of us strong) can't wait to share a good few beers with you all win lose or draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Didn't realise Parkhead annoyed the Celtic fans. Always knew it as Parkhead. Most Celtic fans I know refer to it as "Parkheid"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Please don't think all of us Irish are like Helen Donegan with her political shite in every post.We couldn't give a shite about that. The real Boys in Green (7,000 of us strong) can't wait to share a good few beers with you all win lose or draw Good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washboarder Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 us scots in the irish end should we hide our colours, that'll be fekin right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washboarder Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 t b g for 90 mins I will loath and hate everything about ROI after the final whistle blows its ur round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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