chester copperpot Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 As it says. Good or Bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Where are you getting this info from Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Bring it on!! Mon Scotland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Ian Malcolm Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Been on Sky Sports News. Basically Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic are playing a tournamnet in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Scotland Versus Republic of Ireland. Thats going to be a tough one for certain posters on here as to who to support. Or hate the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTH Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Is this the new idea mentioned earlier this year, with sellik....sorry i mean the Republic of Ireland instead of England? EDIT: It appears so since i was slow in typing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Where are you getting this info from Andy? Read on the BBC website matey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jambomickey Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Scotland Versus Republic of Ireland. Thats going to be a tough one for certain posters on here as to who to support. Or hate the most. won't be tough for me! although my parents and grand parents are irish i'm proud to be scottish and i'll be in the scotland end cheering scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Cool. Something we actually have a realistic chance of winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It was called the home international championship. I was just getting into football when Scotland got done 5-1 at Wembley in 1975:o We won it in 1976 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Been on Sky Sports News. Basically Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic are playing a tournamnet in 2011. Given this has never been a competition, how can it "return"? It's simply a bunch of diddy teams trying to make some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 won't be tough for me! although my parents and grand parents are irish i'm proud to be scottish and i'll be in the scotland end cheering scotland I wont. Couldn't give a monkeys, but I suppose it will help fill the summer with football that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I like it. Scotland can add to their world famous, prestigous and real crowning glory of international football, Kirin Cup trophy that was won on the same day that we beat Gretna in the Scottish Cup Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I like it. Scotland can add to their world famous, prestigous and real crowning glory of international football, Kirin Cup trophy that was won on the same day that we beat Gretna in the Scottish Cup Final. The day before because I watched it in luckies on the Friday morning:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Given this has never been a competition, how can it "return"? - It's simply a bunch of diddy teams trying to make some money. Ok, should not have used the term return, thanks for pointing that out though:p Might give a wee fix of football that summer, so pretty pleased about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 The day before because I watched it in luckies on the Friday morning:) Nope, it was definitely that day because I watched it in a boozer in the weeg before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 We have enough international fixtures Forcing more will just detract from the excitement when we do play another home nations side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Why? What's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Why? What's the point? Money is one issue. Although Im sceptical of what crowds the home game's will pull in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 it is gonna be crap with england Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stone rose Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Nope, it was definitely that day because I watched it in a boozer in the weeg before the game. So did I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Nope, it was definitely that day because I watched it in a boozer in the weeg before the game. Your right, I'm thinking of the Bulgaria game when we won 5-1 and that was on the Thursday lunch time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It was called the home international championship. I was just getting into football when Scotland got done 5-1 at Wembley in 1975:o We won it in 1976 though. Unfortunately I was there in 1975 maybe we should be cheeky and sugguest the winners represent Britain in the Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OK, if they'll be played at Murrayfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Have Northern Ireland ever faced the Republic? That could be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 The day before because I watched it in luckies on the Friday morning:) It was defo the same day Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It was defo the same day Boo.Yeah I know, I was thinking about the victory 2 days before, all I can remember was finishing early and going to the boozer:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Money is one issue. Although Im sceptical of what crowds the home game's will pull in. All the games are played in Dublin apparently. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7623975.stm The Four Associations Tournament will take place in Dublin, with a league format seeing two matches played in February, with a further four in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 All the games are played in Dublin apparently. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7623975.stm The Four Associations Tournament will take place in Dublin, with a league format seeing two matches played in February, with a further four in May. Thanks, Chad. Im sure the tartan army will have a smashing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Dover Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It's probably been fancied by the other three home nations for some time, more as a cash generator than anything else. I'm not over enthused by the idea though and as suggested it's doubtful if the crowds will be out in force. A nice wee trip to Dublin and Croke Park could be on the cards though.........if they will allow our 'infidel' game there on a regular basis ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEILY1874 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 All the games are played in Dublin apparently. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7623975.stm The Four Associations Tournament will take place in Dublin, with a league format seeing two matches played in February, with a further four in May. Ill probably go over in the May for a few days in Dublin. Hopefully Scotland will get the Northern Ireland game out the way in the February then the Wales and ROI games are in the May when im there. I wonder if Oirish Aiden will pull out of the Scotland match with an 'injury'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 won't be tough for me! although my parents and grand parents are irish i'm proud to be scottish and i'll be in the scotland end cheering scotland I therefore deduce that you and Aiden Mcgeady have different grand parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Have Northern Ireland ever faced the Republic? That could be interesting. Yes, quite a few times. Northern Ireland won the last meeting (Danny Griffin scored the winner ) but I'm not sure if it was actually counted as an official international or not as it was played in aid of the Omagh bombing fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Originally Posted by JamboSean View Post Have Northern Ireland ever faced the Republic? That could be interesting. Yes, quite a few times. Northern Ireland won the last meeting (Danny Griffin scored the winner ) but I'm not sure if it was actually counted as an official international or not as it was played in aid of the Omagh bombing fund. Never even heard about that match. Wonder if there was any crowd trouble before/after. There must have been a huge police presence outside the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Originally Posted by JamboSean View PostHave Northern Ireland ever faced the Republic? That could be interesting. Never even heard about that match. Wonder if there was any crowd trouble before/after. There must have been a huge police presence outside the stadium. Yep, raising money for a tragedy in which 31 people died brought the rioters out. There has been "history" in games involving the two Irelands before (most noticeably in the last game of the 1994 WC qualifying at Windsor) but I actually think the fans would be a lot better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Have Northern Ireland ever faced the Republic? That could be interesting. I can remeber Jack Charlton's Rep of Ireland getting a draw away to N Ireland to qualify for the World Cup or European Champuionships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Yep, raising money for a tragedy in which 31 people died brought the rioters out. There has been "history" in games involving the two Irelands before (most noticeably in the last game of the 1994 WC qualifying at Windsor) but I actually think the fans would be a lot better now. Tbh, nothing would surprise me. Like i said though, im certain there was a huge police presence anyway, friendly/benefit match or not. Like you said though, the fans would be better now. I believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Tbh, nothing would surprise me. Like i said though, im certain there was a huge police presence anyway, friendly/benefit match or not. Like you said though, the fans would be better now. I believe that. Er no. Besides, ticket sales tend to be limited for these fixtures for travelling fans. I can't recall if the Omagh match was treated any differently or not. I do remember, though, that no tickets for Republic fans were sold for Windsor back in 1993, nor was The Soldier's Song played when the anthems were played. That was reciprocated in Dublin. Both teams met for the qualifying for Euro 96 as well. We got humped 4-0 in Belfast but drew in Dublin, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I think this is great news Looking forward to it already Thank god England are not involved Nobody likes when the idiot nation of the world turns up and spoils the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Er no. Besides, ticket sales tend to be limited for these fixtures for travelling fans. I can't recall if the Omagh match was treated any differently or not. I do remember, though, that no tickets for Republic fans were sold for Windsor back in 1993, nor was The Soldier's Song played when the anthems were played. That was reciprocated in Dublin. Both teams met for the qualifying for Euro 96 as well. We got humped 4-0 in Belfast but drew in Dublin, IIRC. Ok, fair enough mate :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOSE Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Brilliant, Dublin will be a no miss for that.The craic will be great. No Engerlund - Bonus!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sounds like an excellent idea. Listening to a pundit on Talksport this morning rubbishing the tournament because England are not there - strikes me that most of the English media commentators are xenophobic clowns. They are puffing themselves up with the "no one likes us - we don't care" attitude, and making their usual off the cuff racist slurs about all the other nations in the British Isles involved with this - with Scots coming in for most of the abuse. I hope this tournament goes on to be a resounding succces. It will maybe shut up some of the ignorant clowns down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Why? What's the point? Exactly. People will quickly get bored with it. And from Scotland's point of view without England there it is not going to be a money spinner. The one game in The Home International Championship that attracted big crowds, certainly towards the end, was always Scotland versus England. EDIT - Just read that all of the fixtures will be played in Dublin, makes even less sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I used to enjoy the home nations fixtures, it was always played with passion and pride, especially the games against England. Shame they won't be part of it really as they could do with the practise as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 It's probably been fancied by the other three home nations for some time, more as a cash generator than anything else. I'm not over enthused by the idea though and as suggested it's doubtful if the crowds will be out in force.A nice wee trip to Dublin and Croke Park could be on the cards though.........if they will allow our 'infidel' game there on a regular basis ! You can go to Croke Park but it'll probably be a bit quiet. The games are presumably at the new Landsdowne Road which will be finished by then The BBC article made no mention of this becoming a regular thing so it may be envisioned as being, in effect, a one off gala opening of the FAI's new ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Cool. Something we actually have a realistic chance of winning. Lest you forget the 'Kirin cup'!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacerjoe Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 You can go to Croke Park but it'll probably be a bit quiet. The games are presumably at the new Landsdowne Road which will be finished by then The BBC article made no mention of this becoming a regular thing so it may be envisioned as being, in effect, a one off gala opening of the FAI's new ground. Bingo. I wonder though, with it not being an official tournament, how many of the players will want to actually play? I can see the usual pullouts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 A meeting of the great unwashed, no thanks. It'll be like going to a Celtic game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Bingo. I wonder though, with it not being an official tournament, how many of the players will want to actually play? I can see the usual pullouts... By the looks of it this is being played in slots that would otherwise be used for actual friendlies so if anything the fact that there's a little bit more of a competitive edge should make call offs less likely. A meeting of the great unwashed, no thanks. It'll be like going to a Celtic game Dublin is full of people who genuinely are Irish so it's nothing like a Celtic game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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