ParisInAKilt Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I think you lads are setting yourselfs up for a massive fall. Don't think so. Think most know how hard this game and group are going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 betsy you can look at both sides and see reasons for confidence and reasons to worry. For us the worry is dealing with the pressure which is on us as the home team to win whilst a draw would be deemed a decent result for yourselves so it could be said we have more to lose. On the other hand Ireland (and I am not saying your lucky) have rode their luck in this campaign to great effect and you feel at some point you are due a kick in the naddas so to speak and it could be tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy123 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 betsy you can look at both sides and see reasons for confidence and reasons to worry. For us the worry is dealing with the pressure which is on us as the home team to win whilst a draw would be deemed a decent result for yourselves so it could be said we have more to lose. On the other hand Ireland (and I am not saying your lucky) have rode their luck in this campaign to great effect and you feel at some point you are due a kick in the naddas so to speak and it could be tomorrow night. You make your own luck, we didn't deserve to lose to Germany, and deserved to beat Georgia. Germany had far more clear cut chances than they did vs Ireland. And would also like to point out that we managed a result vs Germany without Coleman and McCarthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm not particularly confident, too close to call although McCarthy injury could be crucial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 And would also like to point out that we managed a result vs Germany without Coleman and McCarthy. Aye but it helps when you can call up anyone who's had a pint of Guinness in their life, how many Brits are in your squad again? 12 is it? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 You make your own luck, we didn't deserve to lose to Germany, and deserved to beat Georgia. Germany had far more clear cut chances than they did vs Ireland. And would also like to point out that we managed a result vs Germany without Coleman and McCarthy. Fair enough but lets be honest here as well. You are no mugs that is a given but we have beaten better sides than yourselves at home in recent years such as Ukraine, Germany, France and Croatia so there is no reason why we should be sitting on the pot crapping ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Aye but it helps when you can call up anyone who's had a pint of Guinness in their life, how many Brits are in your squad again? 12 is it? Not forgetting their manager too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy123 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Aye but it helps when you can call up anyone who's had a pint of Guinness in their life, how many Brits are in your squad again? 12 is it? ?[/quote ] Theres 23 Brits in your squad. Are yoy actually suggesting that the Germany result came from Ireland fielding English and Scottish Born Irish men? Sequence of the goal was Hoolahan to Hendrick to O'Shea,nothing Brittish about that goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Should you lot not be in the pub by now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's turned into a bit of my dads better than your dad on here. Whoever wins it, they'll have more than likely deserved it. (Or it might be the refs fault). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Bit severe that. Anyway the only footballer I can recall who received such an injury played on... Uhhmm - unfortunately there was another one who was unable to do so and died later that evening. He played the same position too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Uhhmm - unfortunately there was another one who was unable to do so and died later that evening. He played the same position too. John Thomson died of a fractured skull and a ruptured artery, not a broken neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Aye but it helps when you can call up anyone who's had a pint of Guinness in their life, how many Brits are in your squad again? 12 is it? ?[/quote ] Theres 23 Brits in your squad. Are yoy actually suggesting that the Germany result came from Ireland fielding English and Scottish Born Irish men? Sequence of the goal was Hoolahan to Hendrick to O'Shea,nothing Brittish about that goal. Yes you're correct. But the 'Brits' take so much stick from the Irish, you'd think being the Southern Irish national team you'd actually assemble a squad of Southern Irishmen and not the Brits, imagine having an Irish squad where only 55 percent of them were Irish, makes a mockery of it no? And also when you slag us off for being Brits remember 45 percent of your team are the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 John Thomson died of a fractured skull and a ruptured artery, not a broken neck. OK, thanks for the clarification. My sincerest apologies to all for my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 All thats wrong with the West Coast McGeady is the perfect example. Weegie dad saying 'weve always considered ourselves Irish' - sectarian nonsense, hope the wee wenk goes off in a stretcher ETA: gladly I think its died down a good bit and now theres only a small small minority like that. Having met some of his family, I don't think his dad is like that at all.Yip, I haven't met his dad but I know a couple of people that drink with him and by all accounts he certainly isn't like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yip, I haven't met his dad but I know a couple of people that drink with him and by all accounts he certainly isn't like that. I had read someone say there was a video of his dad saying that on youtube? I never watched it myself and I have no desire to sit through videos of him seeing if I can find it so it may be absolute bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's turned into a bit of my dads better than your dad on here. Whoever wins it, they'll have more than likely deserved it. (Or it might be the refs fault). This. It's like a primary school playground in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 McGeady's cousin (IIRC) used to post on here a few years back. Said most of the family were big Scotland fans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy123 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 ame="betsy123" post="52325" timestamp="1415905008"] Yes you're correct. But the 'Brits' take so much stick from the Irish, you'd think being the Southern Irish national team you'd actually assemble a squad of Southern Irishmen and not the Brits, imagine having an Irish squad where only 55 percent of them were Irish, makes a mockery of it no? And also when you slag us off for being Brits remember 45 percent of your team are the same Brits don't take any stick from me, I quite like the English, however I am not very fond of certain Brits, e.g loyalists(the parading,union jack waving ones). My Mother and Father lived in England for 10 years, I have English cousins. I have visited England and Wales many times,and always enjoy it. I have always been under the impression that the Scots hated the English more than us. I don't care who represents Ireland,aslong as they give 100 percent,and of the guys in the squad,they so far have given 100 percent. I think you are just a little Butt-hurt over James and Aiden turning their backs on Scotland,which is understandable, however this happened a long time ago and needs to be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Brits don't take any stick from me, I quite like the English, however I am not very fond of certain Brits, e.g loyalists(the parading,union jack waving ones). My Mother and Father lived in England for 10 years, I have English cousins. I have visited England and Wales many times,and always enjoy it. I have always been under the impression that the Scots hated the English more than us. I don't care who represents Ireland,aslong as they give 100 percent,and of the guys in the squad,they so far have given 100 percent. What about Scotland and us Scots ? Aren't you the same poster over on YBIG called "IlikeToffees" who in a exchange with me, made a ridiculous claim of having been the victim of sectarian abuse by us "dirty skirt wearers" in 2011 during the Dublin tournament ? You claimed at first that it was solely "a lad in a Kenny Miller jersey" but then claimed later on that he had mates with him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy123 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 What about Scotland and us Scots ? Aren't you the same poster over on YBIG called "IlikeToffees" who in a exchange with me, made a ridiculous claim of having been the victim of sectarian abuse by us "dirty skirt wearers" in 2011 during the Dublin tournament ? You claimed at first that it was solely "a lad in a Kenny Miller jersey" but then claimed later on that he had mates with him ? Yes, I certainly was a victim of such abuse, as was my dad,uncle,cousins and brothers. It opened my eyes to the fact that not all, in fact most Scots are not our "Celtic (the warrior ,not team) Brothers". You implied that I lied and that it didn't happen. I don't know what I would seek to gain from lying. However I would prefer if you were to message me privately to discuss this if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Surprised to hear that mate, ive never come across it at Scotland games. we had a great time in Dublin at that game. Dicks in every crowd though. Don't think we are all like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy123 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Surprised to hear that mate, ive never come across it at Scotland games. we had a great time in Dublin at that game. Dicks in every crowd though. Don't think we are all like that. ET suggests that I am lying because at first I said it was a guy in a Kenny Miller jersey and then when I said he was with mates he decided that I was lying. I assumed he would know that the person who said these things was with mates,because lets be honest,who goes to an away game on their own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yes, I certainly was a victim of such abuse, as was my dad,uncle,cousins and brothers. It opened my eyes to the fact that not all, in fact most Scots are not our "Celtic (the warrior ,not team) Brothers". You implied that I lied and that it didn't happen. I don't know what I would seek to gain from lying. However I would prefer if you were to message me privately to discuss this if you wish. You had no problem posting it on a public forum before and called us "dirty skirt wearers" into the bargain. You are also in the perfect place to put the matter to Scotland supporters. Surprised to hear that mate, ive never come across it at Scotland games. we had a great time in Dublin at that game. Dicks in every crowd though. Don't think we are all like that. Ignore him mate he made it up for attention seeking purposes. He also changed his story twice. First it was one guy and just him being the recipient. Then it was a whole group of them and he, his wife and kids being the recipient. He also admitted he "can't stand" us Scots for other non specific reasons. This guy is lying. I know our supporters and we are not sectarian. He also claimed that there was widespread bigotry amongst our support when we played in Dublin back in 2011. He's talking utter bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Whatever can everyone just not get on, I am absolutely buzzing for this game. Quietly confident but it will be a hard tense 90 mins. Lets sing like never b4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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