.Williamson. 84,145 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Tuesday, 15 February 2011Anger at sectarian songs after NI gameThe Irish Football Association has condemned the actions of a group of Northern Ireland fans who were captured on film singing sectarian songs after an international game in Dublin last week.AdTech AdFootage was published on YouTube after Northern Ireland's defeat to Scotland in their Carling Nations Cup opener at the Aviva Stadium last Wednesday.A spokesman for the IFA has told UTV the organisation is now investigating "the facts surrounding the events" to put together "an overall picture of what happened"."We are at the minute collecting all the facts surrounding the events and once we have the facts, we'll take the necessary and appropriate action," Geoff Wilson told UTV. We condemn the action of a small minority of fans at the Northern Ireland v Scotland game. This has got no place in football. IFA spokesman Geoff WilsonSome of the tickets for the match were not sold, as is normally the case, through the IFA, which could hamper the efforts to identify those responsible for the offensive singing inside the Aviva Stadium.Mr Wilson said that, although a majority of the Northern Ireland fans behaved impeccably, this type of sectarianism at football matches is unacceptable.The IFA and the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs have been engaged for the last 10 years in trying to eradicate sectarianism in sport.Their progress has been so significant that Northern Ireland fans received a UEFA award in 2006."There's been a lot of work done and we will not be resting on our laurels. We will make sure that sectarianism has no place in football", Mr Wilson said.In a statement a spokesman for the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs says the inappropriate conduct and singing were not an accurate reflection of how fans behave at international matches.The organisation insists it supports the Football for All campaign, which promotes a family friendly atmosphere at matches.The IFA and the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs are now working with the PSNI, Gardai, the FAI and others to ensure the match against the Republic of Ireland, which will take place in Dublin in May, passes off peacefully.Such a load of pish. Although I don't agree with them singing those songs when following N.Ireland, when is anything going to be done about the shite that gets sung at GAA games?Must be a slow day at the office for this to be headline news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkgers 3 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Catholic's dont half get offended! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 84,145 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Although i'd ban them all for getting the words so badly wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarsu 17 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 And what the ROI's national anthem again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,351 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 fuck all sectarian there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatPirateHooker 141 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Catholic's dont half get offended!A bit understandable when you do your best to offend them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I was there and it was quality !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 84,145 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I was there and it was quality !!If you were there fucking up the lyrics aswell, I want you banned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you were there fucking up the lyrics aswell, I want you banned.See tbh mate, I went down for a drinking session and a laugh and that's what I got. I heard the Dundalk fans were singing IRA songs at the game against Linfield last night and was anything said? I also heard they threw a flare at the Linfield ball boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I really must join the YCV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwellrfc 6 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Shouldn't really be singin them songs at NI games but theres nothing sectarian about them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Shouldn't really be singin them songs at NI games but theres nothing sectarian about them.Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govan Front Antz 15 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Shouldn't really be singin them songs at NI games but theres nothing sectarian about them.Why, its no worse than flower of Scotland.Plus the last time I checked we live in a democracy...freedom of speech! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That is a superb video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 It's a greatest hits video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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