GrandSuckMaster 1,775 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 for 2011. Scotland, Wales, NI and Republic all agreed. Should be a good tournament. We might even win a piece of silverware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edranger 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Rather have England than roi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just means more international matches No England is sh*te aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 kind of pointless without england, risk of more injuries, waste of time in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1689 1 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 maybe i`m missing something here but when did roi become a home nation and why is there no england excuse my ignorance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 ROI are not a home nation Where is England? Waste of time and space if you ask me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Will the Tartan Army boo Mcgeady? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Will the Tartan Army boo Mcgeady? IMO yes they will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamd1986 8 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Silly. No point in having it if England are replaced by the ROI. Or at least call it a different name other than "Home Nations". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Silly. No point in having it if England are replaced by the ROI. Or at least call it a different name other than "Home Nations". "the 4 nations" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxwonder 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 England did not want to take part. I can see why, I reckon this will be pointless. Yet more fixtures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegers 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 come on wales..................................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Pointless without England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxwonder 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have announced plans to hold an international tournament in 2011. 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. "I'm delighted this has become a reality," said Scottish FA president George Peat. "This new event will celebrate the game and give our fans a great experience." There have been discussions for some time over a proposed Celtic Cup between the nations, with the idea of a biennial tournament agreed in principal. The English FA were asked if they wished to take part in such an event, but they declined. John Delaney, chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland said he was delighted his country would be staging the tournament. "This will be the first time Ireland has hosted a senior international tournament and the atmosphere around Dublin will be tremendous with all the travelling fans," he said. "With so many connections between the countries there are bragging rights at stake, and it's sure to grab the attention of people across the UK and Ireland." Wales hosted the initial meeting in November 2007 to discuss the possibility of a modernised format of the old British International Tournament. "We look forward to crossing swords with our two cousins across the Irish Sea, as well as Scotland in a friendly rivalry," said Welsh FA president Peter Rees. And the chief executive of the the Northern Irish FA Howard Wells said he viewed the event as an opportunity to measure the progress of the countries at international level. "It also gives fans a chance to see first class competition live, and within easy access," added Wells. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...als/7623975.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,575 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Correct me if im wrong but as ROI iis not a home nation wouldnt they ne netter calling this something like "The British isles Cup" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamd1986 8 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Cool, cheers for the info on that guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce 1 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 N.Ireland v Rep.Ireland should be interesting :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Correct me if im wrong but as ROI iis not a home nation wouldnt they ne netter calling this something like "The British isles Cup" can't see the republic signing up for that one mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Newells Sexist Army 2 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It's not the Home Nations championship, the English FA wants no part of any kind of summer tournament. This is just confirmation of the celtic cup they have been talking about for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie! 8 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Pointless waste of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,575 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It's not the Home Nations championship, the English FA wants no part of any kind of summer tournament. This is just confirmation of the celtic cup they have been talking about for a while. Ahh aka the waste of time and resources cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandBear 1 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Without England in it, its a joke of a tournament... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southlondonblue 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 would have liked england to be in it, would have been a chance for us to get some silverware at last can see why the FA have rejected it though, more fixtures and more chance of injury, and in the middle of the season as well, plus i just cant see the english players being masively interest which would only kick off the whole rift between england and the fans once again. seems a bit pointless, but if it is continued it could become more fiercely competed and more of a tradition than a trial tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andypendek Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm all for it. Sounds like an excuse for a party! Forced to sit in a pub, watching Wales v Norn Irn, with heaps of equally drunk fellow...errrr....persons of pictish or similar descent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 What a load of shite this is gonna be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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