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Davalon said:
As for Southgate, he deserves some credit imho.

Not just for the team's progress, but for the way he conducts himself. His interviews are excellent and his composure on Tuesday night after the game was class when compared to Pekerman.

I listened to the radio in the car yesterday and they were commenting on how good a motivational speaker GS is at corporate events.

I think he's underestimated because of his over all demeanour.

Compare him to that cunt Keane and despite his more prestigious club career, it's laughable watching the bitter ex player pundit look like a dinosaur at the side of the player he tried to do alongside many others.
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I don't imagine this tournament would be half as much fun for England fans if Big Sam was still in charge.
 
WalthamstowBlade said:
Not necessarily, I'm British of Irish descent also.
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Sorry but in my experience too many English of Republic descent are brought up to carry a chip over long past history.

Not saying all are the same but his anti-English stance follows suit of plenty of similar heritage.

I doubt he gets upset by pissed up lads waving Irish flags in Cork.
 
derekacorah said:
The thing is though, I'm assuming you chose to support the Blades but didn't choose to be born in England. This is where I have issues with those who fiercely criticise people who aren't that bothered about the national team.

I didn't choose to be English it just happened. I have been overseas to watch England and have seen them a few times over the years in England as well, it wasn't a great experience and now, as much as I want them to do well, I don't consider myself a supporter of England, just someone with an interest because of where I was born. I don't get upset if they lose and don't go mad if they win.

I also follow the results of Chesterfield as this is where I was born but I don't support them and although I like to see them do ok, I wouldn't get upset if they lost.

I don't support another country because that would be stupid, however I like the way that certain teams play (although in this world cup they've all been shit!) and like to watch them play.

Is there anything wrong with my stance and viewpoint?
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Do you think there is something wrong with mine?
 
WalthamstowBlade said:
Slightly impressed with England so far. The Tunisia match was the sort that they'd have have drawn usually but they managed to carry on and dig out a winner, which was very unusual. Panama were a pub side but still a pretty good result. Belgium was a concern. First half decent side they play and they get turned over. Also, they created few chances without their top players.
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Belgium reserves versus our reserves, I wouldn't read too much into that result or performance and with both teams eyeing second spot in the group.

There's no guarantees, but hopefully our first test against one of the big hitters in international football will be in the final :)
 
Davalon said:
Sorry but in my experience too many English of Republic descent are brought up to carry a chip over long past history.

Not saying all are the same but his anti-English stance follows suit of plenty of similar heritage.

I doubt he gets upset by pissed up lads waving Irish flags in Cork.
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To be honest I get pissed off by English students wearing Celtic shirts on Paddys Day, and I'm only a Plastic.,
 
I've got quite into this tournament and have even been supporting England for the first time since about 1992. Like when I went to live in Wales in 1999, theres nothing like leaving a place to make you conscious of being from there.
 
Sean Thornton said:
Me too!
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I was in a band when I was a teenager with a lad whose parents were from Ballyfermot in Dublin. After one gig he was trying to chat these birds up and he says "I think we write simple songs because we both come from an Irish folk background". I replied "Speak for yourself pal, I only know three chords"
 

WalthamstowBlade said:
Mine are from Kilkenny, next door.
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Very sleepy in Waterford, and where my mum's family were once familiar and known, as times change so do those who once lived there. I visited a few years ago and attempted to find someone, anyone, who might remember either my mother or her family. Not a glimpse of familiarity, apart from one elderly local who could just about recall my mum's mum. Friendly but a bit wary of strangers, which I wasn't that surprised by.
 
itsinyerblood said:
Very sleepy in Waterford, and where my mum's family were once familiar and known, as times change so do those who once lived there. I visited a few years ago and attempted to find someone, anyone, who might remember either my mother or her family. Not a glimpse of familiarity, apart from one elderly local who could just about recall my mum's mum. Friendly but a bit wary of strangers, which I wasn't that surprised by.
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Country folk can be odd. I used to drink in a pub in Archway in London that was a big Kilkenny pub. There were a few old folks in there who would ask "So where's your da from?" You'd tell them and they'd think for a second and say "Does he know your man Brennan, with the red door?" I'd say "I don't know" and they'd think for a second and say "How about your man Walshe with the two dogs?" It would go on like this until you said "Oh aye, he's my cousin". They couldn't rest until they had connected you into some network.
 
WalthamstowBlade said:
Country folk can be odd. I used to drink in a pub in Archway in London that was a big Kilkenny pub. There were a few old folks in there who would ask "So where's your da from?" You'd tell them and they'd think for a second and say "Does he know your man Brennan, with the red door?" I'd say "I don't know" and they'd think for a second and say "How about your man Walshe with the two dogs?" It would go on like this until you said "Oh aye, he's my cousin". They couldn't rest until they had connected you into some network.
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Not unfamiliar conversation lines I'm afraid. At times it felt a bit like the only Brit in the village, but I soon got used to the rhythmic flow, especially the almost absent yes or no, so rather then the use of a one word answer, I'd receive a reply along the lines of - Q: "Would you like a drink?
A: "I won't mind if I do"
 
itsinyerblood said:
Not unfamiliar conversation lines I'm afraid. At times it felt a bit like the only Brit in the village, but I soon got used to the rhythmic flow, especially the almost absent yes or no, so rather then the use of a one word answer, I'd receive a reply along the lines of - Q: "Would you like a drink?
A: "I won't mind if I do"
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Some of that comes from difference between Irish and English grammar. For instance, you might say "I'm going to the shop" but if you translate the Irish version into English you get "Its to the shop I'm going". 'Than you' is the rather more long winded 'Go raibh maith agat' and 'please' is 'le do thoil'
 
YES Blade said:
Agree 100%, I have no issue with people not liking international football or not supporting England, it's the English people that seem to take great delight in seeing England fail that I can't stand. Why the hate? No one takes delight in our Olympians, Rugby, Cricket teams etc. losing so why the hate towards football?
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I would suggest that these people are the ones who have a slight chip on their shoulder in general and/or like to be different.
 
I should coco said:
Ah, but we all know there are no easy games in international football.
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And, of course, it's an 'Impossible Job'. As said by Graham Taylor and every crap England manager since.

Anyway, nowt wrong with banter between footie fans. Unlike this fucking lot:

Scottish MPs prevented their colleagues watching England's World Cup match by forcing obscure votes
The SNP called the first vote at the exact moment England v Colombia kicked off. Link

You'd think the Scots would be happy with their biennial summer break?
 

grafikhaus said:
And, of course, it's an 'Impossible Job'. As said by Graham Taylor and every crap England manager since.

Anyway, nowt wrong with banter between footie fans. Unlike this fucking lot:

Scottish MPs prevented their colleagues watching England's World Cup match by forcing obscure votes
The SNP called the first vote at the exact moment England v Colombia kicked off. Link

You'd think the Scots would be happy with their biennial summer break?
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...safe in the knowledge that it will never happen to them
 
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