@neaver82 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I was in section 437 in the Jock Stein Upper and there was a section of about 150 Ireland fans in front of us and prior to the game starting the atmosphere was really good between everyone. But then right on kick off an Irish fan walked in to his seat and started sticking the fingers up and shouting off to all the Scotland fans behind him. It was bizarre. A few Scotland fans went to have a go at him and we're held back by their pals and irish fans were telling the boy to stop but he kept it going. After that I felt a real tension for the whole first half. i saw two coins thrown, one from each set of supporters. Disgusting behaviour on both their parts as there were a lot of kids in amongst it all. The irish guy seemed to realise it could turn nasty and started to backtrack and apologise but the damage was done. He was wearing a white top and he eventually left about half an hour in. I noticed he sneaked back in about 20 minutes later with a green top and a hoody on but I think his disguise worked and I certainly didn't feel near as much tension in the second half. On the whole the conduct of all the Ireland fans was impeccable and we had a great time in Malones and in Campus after the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 We never chant IRA in our support home or away so anyone doing that is definitely not a regular Irish supporter. I met these Croatian fans at the euros and they started singing "Go on home British soldiers" thinking I'd find it funny. I had to tell them to stop and ended up apologising to an older group of Irish fans who were disgusted and thought I was telling them to sing it. The Croatian lads obviously met some Irish armchair ra head who told them we sing this. Like yereselves we won't tolerate our fans acting the maggot abroad. Similar to our fannies at home I assume. There were a lot of eejits from both sides intending to gain a reaction. It's done now and I look forwarding to visiting Dublin in may for another 3 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHTOWER 1314 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 go in may if you want but the game is in june. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 go in may if you want but the game is in june. Haha. I've had a couple of pints haven't I. Point still stands ya Raithian ye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Newryrep Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Taxi driver got stuck in traffic so ended up walking , through Bridgeton it so happened . Was with the mrs and there was a fair few TA but they seem to disappear as I reached Bridgeton. One brave punter standing at the entrance to a bar waited till we were 20 yards past before hurling the abuse the sad that he is, only twigged it was brigeton when the train station came into view ah well No bother in the ground was in 115 LL lower but a fair bit reported by people I know/would trust Organisation was shite ended up walking all the way back into town Bit of abuse from some wee drunk as we were walking back to town, promptly shut up when I turned around All in all a decent enough trip but to be honest Glasgow wasn't the most exotic destination I was hoping for (likely the same with Dublin for you) and the location occasion attracted a fair amount of tossers. Not helped by the FAI who if truth be told have acted appalingly re supporters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I stay in Glasgow Yes of course you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 10 or so irish lads in front of us in the jock stein upper and one guy sitting next to me . Took it quite well when we scored as it was bedlam and he didn't have a choice , he was celebrating . Poor lad took it on the chin though hand shakes all round and wished us all the best . Irish boys and girls top notch in the pub before the game too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 If ireland scored an equaliser then I agree, it would have sparked trouble all over the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Yes of course you do. Lol. Spit out whatever you need to say... Otherwise I'll let you do so on Tuesday in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wembley67lisbon Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I got my leg stuck in my seat after the goal. Big bruise now. Manic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReid Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I got my leg stuck in my seat after the goal. Big bruise now. Manic. About 4 folk jumped on me ended up getting someone's fingers in my mouth as I was screaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I bit my lip celebrating in the pub. After jumping around the guy beside me thought he elbowed me because my lip was bleeding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 If ireland scored an equaliser then I agree, it would have sparked trouble all over the ground I absolutely and completely disagree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I got my leg stuck in my seat after the goal. Big bruise now. Manic. likewise have a huge bruise just above me knee that I think is from our goal. That's me sober too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laud Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 ditto. plus Wales. Coming from a rangers fan you would. We had a great time with our irish cousins and looking forward to dublin next year. Ive said it on hear already i would rather watch the match standing next to an irishman/woman than a plastic no voting Scotsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The Irish fans by and large were great. I did see a largish group of Irish accented guys in the pub before wearing 'stylish' shirts and other casual clothes. Not a hint of green on any of them. They didn't actually do anything to warrent suspicion though. They might have just been paranoid about glasgow bouncers and football colours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 No more our cousins than the polish or the Germans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 No more our cousins than the polish or the Germans... Genetically speaking I'd have to say you're wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Apologies to anybody offended by my posts last night. Alcohol filled after a long weekend celebrating. Those comments were nasty and ill informed. HOLD MY HANDS UP... Except a ban from website if so deemed. Comments welcome deserve a bit a crap........................... When I read your posts that were totally out of order my first thoughts were the same as most. What a bell end but then I thought actually. He is pissed and going to be pretty embarrassed when he reads them in the morning and his hangover is going to feel worse.fair play for having the balls to apologise and taking the flack. Edited November 16, 2014 by Jagtag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Double post. Edited November 16, 2014 by Jagtag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The Irish fans by and large were great. I did see a largish group of Irish accented guys in the pub before wearing 'stylish' shirts and other casual clothes. Not a hint of green on any of them. They didn't actually do anything to warrent suspicion though. They might have just been paranoid about glasgow bouncers and football colours... I suspect they were home end and had heeded warnings about colours. We were north stand just below the prawn sandwich gangster seats..loads of well dressed Irish in there and in the peasant area...beside us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Coming from a rangers fan you would. We had a great time with our irish cousins and looking forward to dublin next year. Ive said it on hear already i would rather watch the match standing next to an irishman/woman than a plastic no voting Scotsman. Bit harsh on Eddard. I'm not a Rangers fan but I don't buy the Celtic brotherhood love-in guff. I've nothing against the Irish, but they're not my 'cousins'. As I said earlier, most Scots have more in common with the English than we do the Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Have to say I've suffered more casual racism at the hands of our celtic cousins the Welsh and irish,than I have living for years in England.so would have to agree.even if I was nicknamed jock at school. Edited November 16, 2014 by allyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Well I am glad I didn't go sounds horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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