wombatdropping 182 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/northern-irish-boss-claims-fai-use-‘sectarian’-tactics/ar-BBJQyR5?ocid=spartanntp Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,875 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Aye, they're slimy cunts. We bring them through the various international youth ranks, then they approach them if they think they're Catholic. As mentioned, that's what happened with Paddy McNair because of his name, but big Paddy's a Billy, not a taig Must've surprised them. Though as David Healy said about it a few years ago, it's the players as well, don't disrespect the jersey, we put the work and investment into them, and they fuck off, cunts. But, if it's for sectarian reasons, such as McClean, then i'm happy they can get to fuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Siam69 said: Aye, they're slimy cunts. We bring them through the various international youth ranks, then they approach them if they think they're Catholic. As mentioned, that's what happened with Paddy McNair because of his name, but big Paddy's a Billy, not a taig Must've surprised them. Though as David Healy said about it a few years ago, it's the players as well, don't disrespect the jersey, we put the work and investment into them, and they fuck off, cunts. But, if it's for sectarian reasons, such as McClean, then i'm happy they can get to fuck! Yeah, people like that cunt McCLean you won't miss, others you do. It is crap Tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 The Irish want the young catholic men to band together so they can all sit down and talk about how the priests fiddled with them. No need for a prod in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,872 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 It's contentious, because on the one hand I have no problem with players from the nationalist/catholic community wanting to play for the Republic. Yet, it's awful when a young player has played in every age group up to the u21s and gets poached, particularly if they're good players but irrespective. Not sure of the solution, maybe that the choice needs to be made at a younger age although I can't see that being allowed the happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Actually really like O'Neill, it's good that he's came out and addressed this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 6 hours ago, Malvern said: The Irish want the young catholic men to band together so they can all sit down and talk about how the priests fiddled with them. No need for a prod in there. Last thing the poor cunts need is another prod tbf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,969 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Patrick McNair, shock on the leaping leprechauns coupon when he found out he wasn't from the dark side... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,700 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Tbh they do it in Scotland as well. Cunts like Mcgeady and co! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 9 hours ago, B1872 said: Tbh they do it in Scotland as well. Cunts like Mcgeady and co! They need to qualify through parents or grandparents they don't in NI Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Article has been deleted. Any other sources? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 2 hours ago, psb07158 said: Article has been deleted. Any other sources? Dunno mate, but I still had it open as a tab. So in case anyone hasn't seen it... Michael O’Neill has rebuked the FAI for what he believes are ‘sectarian’ tactics regarding their pursuit of Northern Ireland-born players. The first Ulster-born Catholic to manage Northern Ireland, O’Neill has labelled the FAI’s sourcing of Northern players as ‘weasel-like’ and claims defender Paddy McNair was only considered because of his name. ‘The FAI ever only approach one type of player: Catholic. You could argue that’s sectarian in terms of your recruitment, couldn’t you?’ suggested O’Neill. ‘They (FAI) thought Paddy must be a Catholic and when they found out he was a Protestant, they stayed away from it,’ said O’Neill. The five players born in the North capped for the Republic of Ireland at senior level by Martin O’Neill are all Catholic: James McClean, Shane Duffy, Darron Gibson, Marc Wilson and Eunan O’Kane. While there is speculation another Catholic, QPR striker Paul Smyth, a Belfast-born GAA fan, may be tempted to switch ranks under the contentious FIFA rule which allows a player born anywhere on the island to declare for the Republic. ‘You can’t assume just because a player from the North watches GAA that he wants to play for the Republic of Ireland. I liked the GAA, so did Jim Magilton, and Martin O’Neill,’ said O’Neill. ‘There was a recent article about Paul Smyth, which could easily have been written a few years ago about Stuart Dallas, when he was breaking into Brentford team. ‘But Stuart wasn’t mentioned. Why? Because he’s Protestant. That’s what annoys us the most. ‘I don’t have a huge fear of Paul going anywhere. We brought him with us to the Euros for the experience,’ added O’Neill who intends to elevate the U21 international into the senior ranks on the North’s end of season tour to Panama and Costa Rica. O’Neill questioned the FAI’s ‘unscrupulous’ means of sourcing players with a direct bloodline to Northern Ireland. ‘There is no consultation, the Republic just go and weasel away and take the player,’ he said. ‘Daniel Devine of Partick Thistle is a West Belfast boy and would have gone to Euros (2016) with us. Only he can’t play for Northern Ireland as he’s signed an international transfer.’ ‘They (FAI) don’t really care about the player, just care about taking him. ‘They’ve taken Northern Ireland players and not played them, Daniel was one, Rory Hale another. Rory Brown, a goalkeeper is the most recent. ‘I can list you 10 players who’ve made that decision and have never represented the Republic. ‘Why take them? What is point of asking a player to change his allegiance, to make a decision about his whole international future, and then not pick him?’ Shortly after his appointment as manager in January 2012, O’Neill spoke to McClean about playing for the North – he also tried to speak to Wilson who chose not to meet him. ‘I don’t have a problem with James McClean. He was 22 years of age, he knew what he wanted. I have a problem when it’s a 16, 17 or 18-year-old.’ To help prevent further seepage from Northern Ireland ranks, O’Neill will seek a ceasefire with his Republic of Ireland counterpart, a former captain of the North. ‘I hope to sit down with Martin and get some sort of gentleman’s agreement whereby if a young boy has represented Northern Ireland at aged 17 to 21, the FAI don’t ask him to change,’ said O’Neill. ‘Unless he’s the age of a senior international, or if he’s an exceptional player…and we’re not getting too many exceptional players.’ If a young Northern Ireland player explodes on the scene and ‘turns out to be a superstar’, O’Neill points out that ‘the FAI can get him before I cap him, they just have to stay on top of it.’ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 04/03/2018 at 15:11, Siam69 said: but big Paddy's a Billy, not a taig Must've surprised them. Surprised me aswell tbf. See this ruling, does it work both ways? Can players born south of the border play for Northern Ireland? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,875 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 hours ago, plumbGER said: Surprised me aswell tbf. See this ruling, does it work both ways? Can players born south of the border play for Northern Ireland? If they have a parent/grandparent who was from Northern Ireland. Like Sean Goss, Michael has been speaking to him to try and get him to play for us - https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/Rangers-star-sean-goss-considering-northern-ireland-switch-after-talks-with-michael-oneill-36671126.html Though essentially what he's talking about is because of the Good Friday Agreement, where anyone born in Northern Ireland can have an Irish or UK Passport, or both if they want, so since then the South have been trying to poach our players. Well, the catholic ones, that's why he's insinuating sectarianism. Makes me think it the like of Pat Jennings etc would have played for us if had the option of them. For sure Martin O'Neill would have opted for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 21 minutes ago, Siam69 said: If they have a parent/grandparent who was from Northern Ireland. Like Sean Goss, Michael has been speaking to him to try and get him to play for us - https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/Rangers-star-sean-goss-considering-northern-ireland-switch-after-talks-with-michael-oneill-36671126.html Though essentially what he's talking about is because of the Good Friday Agreement, where anyone born in Northern Ireland can have an Irish or UK Passport, or both if they want, so since then the South have been trying to poach our players. Well, the catholic ones, that's why he's insinuating sectarianism. Makes me think it the like of Pat Jennings etc would have played for us if had the option of them. For sure Martin O'Neill would have opted for them. It's an interesting subject but it comes as no surprise as the decision seems weighted in the favour of the Republic. It would be a bit shite if your family came from one of the 3 counties sold off and classed yourself as British (not sure the numbers involved would be substantial but it's a situation that could arise)and you were denied access to playing for Northern Ireland. It should be a level playing field for both countries. That's just my take as an outsider with a keen interest, feel free to rip it to shreds Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,842 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Always liked that McNair lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPbear1984 14 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 On 6 March 2018 at 10:01, plumbGER said: Surprised me aswell tbf. See this ruling, does it work both ways? Can players born south of the border play for Northern Ireland? Aye south can be Nord Iron. Nobody has a gun to the cunts head, if they want to declare to wherever the fuck then it's on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, WATPbear1984 said: Aye south can be Nord Iron. Nobody has a gun to the cunts head, if they want to declare to wherever the fuck then it's on them. Not sure if it's that easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,763 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Not going to lie when he first came through I thought Paddy McNair was the papeyest name ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPbear1984 14 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 FIFA made it clear they dont want diddy countries in major competitions so dunno why bother coaxing players over, also international is pish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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