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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Screw that, let’s get behind teams like Costa Rica or Iceland! They are like wee were in Italia 90 and USA 94!!
Ill second that  "
So let’s pick a team and get behind them!! Who would you choose? |
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"Screw that, let’s get behind teams like Costa Rica or Iceland! They are like wee were in Italia 90 and USA 94!!
Ill second that
So let’s pick a team and get behind them!! Who would you choose? "
England |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Screw that, let’s get behind teams like Costa Rica or Iceland! They are like wee were in Italia 90 and USA 94!!
Ill second that
So let’s pick a team and get behind them!! Who would you choose?
England "
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
Sure Isnt d English Captain a Galway Man |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
Fans from all over the world support clubs in England , the lack of support doesn't have to be because of the historical situation. It could be just most of the time the English side doesn't play attractive football. That coupled with the exposure of English media I think also sways a significant amount of people.
I'd have a soft spot for Germany so wasn't too pleased yesterday but Mexico deserved it to be fair. A great performance.
I'd be pleased for the Liverpool lads if England do something of note and not too pushed if they get knocked out at group stage.
I do agree though I think it's time to move on from the bitterness. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!
Fans from all over the world support clubs in England , the lack of support doesn't have to be because of the historical situation. It could be just most of the time the English side doesn't play attractive football. That coupled with the exposure of English media I think also sways a significant amount of people.
I'd have a soft spot for Germany so wasn't too pleased yesterday but Mexico deserved it to be fair. A great performance.
I'd be pleased for the Liverpool lads if England do something of note and not too pushed if they get knocked out at group stage.
I do agree though I think it's time to move on from the bitterness."
Good post. My lack of support for England is nothing to do with bitterness or anything like that, and I do support Liverpool. I just feel like there are teams at the World Cup that are more deserving of support, such as Costa Rica or Peru etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Can I just say that not supporting England doesn't mean you hate them. Even on Niall Boylans show last week there was an English person that started a debate asking why we don't support them at the world cup but they support us. Firstly, some of them support us and some definitely don't if you're on Facebook and see comments when we lose by some English people you'll know some definitely don't. Secondly, some Irish people do support them, my own cousin changed their profile to an England banner on Facebook. Thirdly, I usually support the teams with my favourite players and that's usually never England. Fifthly (not filthy) although the clubs are situated in England they're international clubs. Most clubs have more foreign players. Should Arsenal fans have supported France when Henry, Vieira, Wiltord, Pires etc... Were all there? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I just say that not supporting England doesn't mean you hate them. Even on Niall Boylans show last week there was an English person that started a debate asking why we don't support them at the world cup but they support us. Firstly, some of them support us and some definitely don't if you're on Facebook and see comments when we lose by some English people you'll know some definitely don't. Secondly, some Irish people do support them, my own cousin changed their profile to an England banner on Facebook. Thirdly, I usually support the teams with my favourite players and that's usually never England. Fifthly (not filthy) although the clubs are situated in England they're international clubs. Most clubs have more foreign players. Should Arsenal fans have supported France when Henry, Vieira, Wiltord, Pires etc... Were all there? "
Good points & each to their own I guess. I'm liking Croatia a lot. They played super stuff Saturday...possible dark horses methinks! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I just say that not supporting England doesn't mean you hate them. Even on Niall Boylans show last week there was an English person that started a debate asking why we don't support them at the world cup but they support us. Firstly, some of them support us and some definitely don't if you're on Facebook and see comments when we lose by some English people you'll know some definitely don't. Secondly, some Irish people do support them, my own cousin changed their profile to an England banner on Facebook. Thirdly, I usually support the teams with my favourite players and that's usually never England. Fifthly (not filthy) although the clubs are situated in England they're international clubs. Most clubs have more foreign players. Should Arsenal fans have supported France when Henry, Vieira, Wiltord, Pires etc... Were all there?
Good points & each to their own I guess. I'm liking Croatia a lot. They played super stuff Saturday...possible dark horses methinks!"
Croatia are 25/1 to win it. Definitely worth a few euro if you are interested in them for a sweat. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I just say that not supporting England doesn't mean you hate them. Even on Niall Boylans show last week there was an English person that started a debate asking why we don't support them at the world cup but they support us. Firstly, some of them support us and some definitely don't if you're on Facebook and see comments when we lose by some English people you'll know some definitely don't. Secondly, some Irish people do support them, my own cousin changed their profile to an England banner on Facebook. Thirdly, I usually support the teams with my favourite players and that's usually never England. Fifthly (not filthy) although the clubs are situated in England they're international clubs. Most clubs have more foreign players. Should Arsenal fans have supported France when Henry, Vieira, Wiltord, Pires etc... Were all there?
Good points & each to their own I guess. I'm liking Croatia a lot. They played super stuff Saturday...possible dark horses methinks!
Croatia are 25/1 to win it. Definitely worth a few euro if you are interested in them for a sweat."
Super e/w price for a sweat as you say... |
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"Soccer is still shite regardless of who's playing it."
I was starting to believe that I'm the only one who feels that way about it , the money they earn is scandalous and I just never understood the hype about it!
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By (user no longer on site)
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Defiantly would not support them..don't have any alligeance to English clubs,and don't understand the mentality of someone who supports premier league teams ,yet spits fire when the same players play for england,anyway,they will nose dive in the competition as always  |
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I agree, Irish football fans who support an English team should support England now that Ireland is not in it. England doing well = good for their club.
The only exception to this would be if for example you supported liverpool and your only player in the world cup was playing for Egypt, then obviously support Egypt. Thats just an example, liverpool might have other players in the world cup etc etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Is Englands problem not that too few of their players play in the top 6 clubs ... if clubs keep importing talent how is the national team ever going to get better |
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I don't support England and I follow the premiership
It's not that I hate England or anything but it's like the derby team.
It's like an Evertonian supporting Liverpool in Europe
Or city and United
Poland vs Germany etc
It's all a bit of craic
Plus the English are always this is going to be our year
The world cup is coming home to Blighty mentality
It's always nice to serve humble pie |
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By (user no longer on site)
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This if you support an English team you should support England is pure stupidness. I support Arsenal. I don't even like any of the English players Arsenal have. Its almost like saying if you like French food you should support France. You should support who you want |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home |
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And did you know the England captain and goal scorer Harry kane could have played for Ireland. His grandfather is from connemara and has lots of relations in the area....so id like to see him do well |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"And did you know the England captain and goal scorer Harry kane could have played for Ireland. His grandfather is from connemara and has lots of relations in the area....so id like to see him do well"
I would have liked to see him do well for Ireland haha also Martin keown, Rio ferdinand, Rooney, Scholes and more all had opportunities to play for us. We're popping out stars but for the old enemy  |
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Really funny .when England are playing .You hear guys in the pub calling them all sorts of names .and a few weeks ago you hear the same guys in there man Utd. Liverpool .city .arsenal .Chelsea 70euros jerseys .cheering the same English guys as if they were gods ...wonder when was the last league of ireland game they were at . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, football’s coming home.
6-1 thumping of Panama. It’s more or less a given, in the bag.
Champions of the world again.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, football’s coming home.
6-1 thumping of Panama. It’s more or less a given, in the bag.
Champions of the world again.."
Fuck sake it's Panama!
Thats like gloating after beating Stevie Wonder at darts! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, football’s coming home.
6-1 thumping of Panama. It’s more or less a given, in the bag.
Champions of the world again.."
I think they have a very good chance as long as they avoid ICELAND they found them rather slippery customer's before.lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
Watch this space. 2-1 loss to belgies later and an easy route to final by virtue of a second plaice finish in the group. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
Nil nil and halftime. Turned it off to watch some paint dry. All to play for. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I really think they played that game to get second place TBH.
Supporting England I live here so I like to see if they can go far I have no hatred towards them . |
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
It’s nearly home |
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
Sweden all the way |
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!
Sweden all the way "
You're running out of other teams to support  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!
It’s nearly home "
I'm surprised it knows it's way home after all the years it's been away.lol |
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By *iver80Man
over a year ago
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This is why people are still racist and cant move on from hate , i supported them last night , i watch all their players in the premier league and support liverpool so its a bit shit if i didnt wish the lads well i dont hate the country , time to move on people |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"This is why people are still racist and cant move on from hate , i supported them last night , i watch all their players in the premier league and support liverpool so its a bit shit if i didnt wish the lads well i dont hate the country , time to move on people"
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Im english but only a world cup supporter (as are most people for football id say!). Find it odd in pubs here. Your never sure if people are gonna be cheering with u or against you.
Watched the columbia game in cork and 90% of the pub were cheering for england 10% Jumping and cheering everytime columbia scored. Is strange! |
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I can easily separate the fact I support an 'English' team and vehemently support any team that plays England in the World Cup. The reason why is that the vast majority of premier league teams are foreign owned, completely mutlinational and have a global fan base. I'm sure there's hundreds of thousands of Swedish fans who'd have Liverpool or Man Utd as their first team. Would they feel upset knocking England out? They would in their hoop! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I can easily separate the fact I support an 'English' team and vehemently support any team that plays England in the World Cup. The reason why is that the vast majority of premier league teams are foreign owned, completely mutlinational and have a global fan base. I'm sure there's hundreds of thousands of Swedish fans who'd have Liverpool or Man Utd as their first team. Would they feel upset knocking England out? They would in their hoop! "
It's the worst logic ever. It's like saying England invented football so every nation has to support them. I'm an Arsenal fan. I was beaming Wilshere left. I'd like Welbeck to go too. Most Arsenal players are foreign. They're owned by an American and a Russian. Their best ever player was French and their most capped player is our own David O Leary. I don't support England because I support Arsenal. I also like Celtic and don't support Scotland haha. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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We never demand that the English support us, nor do we of the Welsh or Scottish. Why is this a thing here? If some Irish people don't want to support England then they don't have to give a reason. Same as if they want to support them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It is not your country. It has been democratically established that it is definitely not yours. Northern Ireland is British because democracy prevails here in the UK. Hope you get it now. |
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"It is not your country. It has been democratically established that it is definitely not yours. Northern Ireland is British because democracy prevails here in the UK. Hope you get it now."
Northern Ireland isn't a part of Britain; I could understand it if you were from Inner Mongolia but you're from Belfast!! |
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By *aid backMan
over a year ago
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"This is why people are still racist and cant move on from hate , i supported them last night , i watch all their players in the premier league and support liverpool so its a bit shit if i didnt wish the lads well i dont hate the country , time to move on people"
You do know English isn't a race so how the feck can't it be racist?. |
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
But they've had 1000 years of Norman rule preceded by about 600 years of Saxons ......... & the Krauts are still fckn them!!
Lesson:
There's always someone worse off than yourselves |
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Lets try and forget the history of brutal English oppression 300 yrs ago and look at this objectively.
Reasons NOT to support England:
1) They are generally not an attractive team to watch, often not being able to pass the ball 20yds to each other
2) They have no exciting 'flair' players
3) A good portion of their fans seem to be among the worst behaved louts in World football, often bringing shame on their country (e.g. recent friendly match in Holland)
4) The English football (and perhaps general) mentality is one of breathtakingly misplaced arrogance and superiority, manifesting in poor social behaviour, chants and sneeringly demeaning comments aimed at pretty much anyone else
5) They do not know the meaning of the word 'magnanimous'. On the rare occasion they win at something, many of them nearly aggressively ram this down everyone elses throats.
6) Usually (but not always), they're a bunch of c**ts.
Reasons to support England:
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lets try and forget the history of brutal English oppression 300 yrs ago and look at this objectively.
Reasons NOT to support England:
1) They are generally not an attractive team to watch, often not being able to pass the ball 20yds to each other
2) They have no exciting 'flair' players
3) A good portion of their fans seem to be among the worst behaved louts in World football, often bringing shame on their country (e.g. recent friendly match in Holland)
4) The English football (and perhaps general) mentality is one of breathtakingly misplaced arrogance and superiority, manifesting in poor social behaviour, chants and sneeringly demeaning comments aimed at pretty much anyone else
5) They do not know the meaning of the word 'magnanimous'. On the rare occasion they win at something, many of them nearly aggressively ram this down everyone elses throats.
6) Usually (but not always), they're a bunch of c**ts.
Reasons to support England:
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lets try and forget the history of brutal English oppression 300 yrs ago and look at this objectively.
Reasons NOT to support England:
1) They are generally not an attractive team to watch, often not being able to pass the ball 20yds to each other
2) They have no exciting 'flair' players
3) A good portion of their fans seem to be among the worst behaved louts in World football, often bringing shame on their country (e.g. recent friendly match in Holland)
4) The English football (and perhaps general) mentality is one of breathtakingly misplaced arrogance and superiority, manifesting in poor social behaviour, chants and sneeringly demeaning comments aimed at pretty much anyone else
5) They do not know the meaning of the word 'magnanimous'. On the rare occasion they win at something, many of them nearly aggressively ram this down everyone elses throats.
6) Usually (but not always), they're a bunch of c**ts.
Reasons to support England:
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I certainly agree with the reason you give for supporting England. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!"
It’s nearly home |
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"900 years of persecution out the window every Saturday and Sunday by irish people crossing the water to support soccer clubs of the crown. Why should the World Cup be any different?
Come on Engerrrland!
But they've had 1000 years of Norman rule preceded by about 600 years of Saxons ......... & the Krauts are still fckn them!!
Lesson:
There's always someone worse off than yourselves "
Who's worse off than the Irish.... Us Welsh and our scotish cousins... We have to live next door to the buggers....
At least we celts are pure.... The English are some of the most bastardised races ever... A right concoction.... Original celts, some roman(that's not just Italy but anywhere in empire) anglo's and saxons giving germanic influence followed vikings from Scandinavia with finally le icing on the top le Norman's from France.... Pour each ingredient separately to melting pot bring to the boil pouring out after simmering for a few centuries what becomes the English race and language |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home"
 it didn't tho... |
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"It is not your country. It has been democratically established that it is definitely not yours. Northern Ireland is British because democracy prevails here in the UK. Hope you get it now."
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"It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming
Footballs coming home
it didn't tho..."
No England came home but left footballs and more importantly the cup behind. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lets try and forget the history of brutal English oppression 300 yrs ago and look at this objectively.
Reasons NOT to support England:
1) They are generally not an attractive team to watch, often not being able to pass the ball 20yds to each other
2) They have no exciting 'flair' players
3) A good portion of their fans seem to be among the worst behaved louts in World football, often bringing shame on their country (e.g. recent friendly match in Holland)
4) The English football (and perhaps general) mentality is one of breathtakingly misplaced arrogance and superiority, manifesting in poor social behaviour, chants and sneeringly demeaning comments aimed at pretty much anyone else
5) They do not know the meaning of the word 'magnanimous'. On the rare occasion they win at something, many of them nearly aggressively ram this down everyone elses throats.
6) Usually (but not always), they're a bunch of c**ts.
Reasons to support England:
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Yaaaaaay!! *cheer cheer* |
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