carrickblue

wasn't sure which thread to post this in but it's a good analysis of the fake sporting advantage issue https://www.gotthebattlefeveron.com/2017/7/6/15929476/tax-case-is-lost-but-what-exactly-was-the-sporting-advantage

don't they get state aid from every Council?

under the spotlight http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/watch-ira-songs-man-to-perform-at-belfasts-celtic-fanzone-35930474.html

the bottle throw was a fairly gentle lob, safely far enough away from to not do any damage - just someone being smart. i missed the 5-1 gesture but if that's on camera Thumb should be pulled up for it, just stupid

unfortunately yes....and the other side will make a whole meal of it

Linfield did well there second half, they'll probably get whipped in the second leg but that was a good effort.

you never get a hot cup of coffee at Windsor, it's always lukewarm. on the other hand the tea is like molten lava.

just googling Linfield's average attendance is 2,500, similar to Hamilton or Raith Rovers. I've read that this tie will make them £1m - that's fantastic for them.

scum picking up plenty of yellow cards, could cost them later

sorry to say you're right - whatever expectation or hopes anyone on here had for Linfield today, they are a team of part-timers playing out of season. To be fair I think they have acquitted themselves quite well so far, certainly not disgraced at this stage.

If they'd played it on the 11th night would have been half full of Bears

You know the answer to that one.

Lambeg Drums in the Field at Richhill Co. Armagh today. Great to see the Lambeg making a real revival, there must have been around 40 Lambeg drummers in the County Armagh demonstration. Most Scottish visitors head for the Belfast parade but I'd recommend giving a country parade a go one year - completely different feel, laid back, family day out.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40567967 Thought a few here would enjoy these photos. I'm not a fan of these mega bonfires to be honest. When I was a kid, every street had its own wee bonfire, every house flew the union flag, women made tea and buns for the eleventh night party. The odd glass of the hard stuff was certainly consumed but it had a completely different feel to today.

that was a decent rebuttle - dave king is much more capable in this cut and thrust than what we've had from owners in recent years

on the bright side none of the Rangers will be wearing green boots this season

Thanks for the offer but I'd rather stick pins in my eyes LOL

All I can say is that I am glad I missed it.

just want to reassure everyone that orange boots are still fine

This whole debacle is probably a sectarian hate crime. So if he wasn't targeted with lasers at Windsor and he's remembered it wasn't there, where did it happen Joe? Just maybe it never happened at all. But let's whip up a frenzy about those nasty Protestants in Belfast.

You couldn't make it up (Unless your name is Joe Miller) He should be ashamed.

Looks like a great appointment. Exciting but the road back to the top will be a long and bumpy one. Just have to hang in there.

i didn't know that - grim

just read that Birmingham City have offered John Terry a contract. he'd be far better off at Ibrox for a season - not only would he dominate every striker in the SPFL, he's really shore up our defence, he's still a threat at corners and set pieces and what we could do in terms of developing younger players at the club would be worth the money on its own it's not going to happen, I know

Shameful