FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[Billys Boots]

He went on to explain how people not born in Scotland could be Scottish (like Bob Wilson and Bruce Rioch) but how anyone born in Scotland could want to represent another nation was beyond his understanding (which is apparently very limited).  Clown. 

[laoislad]

Anyone know of a reason why Cillian Sheridan isn't getting a call up?
He is,as far as I know, the only Irish player playing in the Champions League. Surely he deserves a place in the squad at least.

[seafoid]

He went on to explain how people not born in Scotland could be Scottish (like Bob Wilson and Bruce Rioch) but how anyone born in Scotland could want to represent another nation was beyond his understanding (which is apparently very limited).  Clown.

Very hypocritical, not to mention unsporting

[illdecide]

Anyone know of a reason why Cillian Sheridan isn't getting a call up?
He is,as far as I know, the only Irish player playing in the Champions League. Surely he deserves a place in the squad at least.

Probably because he's not that good...just a thought.

[T Fearon]

Who's going over? Surely I won't be the only GAA board representative there?

[michaelg]

He went on to explain how people not born in Scotland could be Scottish (like Bob Wilson and Bruce Rioch) but how anyone born in Scotland could want to represent another nation was beyond his understanding (which is apparently very limited).  Clown.

Very hypocritical, not to mention unsporting

If the boot was on the other foot, would you not be slight f**ked off?  i.e. If a footballer, born and bread in Ireland who had played for Ireland schools, U21s etc, chose to play for England for example, as one of his Grandparents was from there. From what I have heard some Irish fans are getting a bit humped with young Jack Grealish as he might end up declaring for England.  And  he wasn't even born in Ireland!

[beer baron]

I don't really understand the outrage around what Mc Queen said. Basically i think he reckons if you feel enough of a part of a nation to play for their underage sides you should be willing to play for the senior side and if you don't feel Scottish/Irish/English/Mexican/Italian etc. you shouldn't play for them underage. Doesn't seem all that ridiculous an opinion to me.

[ballinaman]

I don't really understand the outrage around what Mc Queen said. Basically i think he reckons if you feel enough of a part of a nation to play for their underage sides you should be willing to play for the senior side and if you don't feel Scottish/Irish/English/Mexican/Italian etc. you shouldn't play for them underage. Doesn't seem all that ridiculous an opinion to me.

Which neither McGeady or McCarthy did for Scotland. A poxy U-13 means fcuk all to my mind for McGeady and McCarthy wasn't deemed good enough by the SFA.
McQueen can take a running jump.

I'll be there on Friday. Onus on Scotland to come at us, Scotland are a breaking team and not sure how they'll react to Ireland sitting back, if can defend as well as in Germany, have a great chance.
Keogh in for Wilson which is a blow but has been playing well for Derby and Fletcher blows hot and cold for them up top.
Naismith is a worry....as is Ward at left back, at least one shocker every match.

[T Fearon]

Don't recall Glaswegian born Ray Houghton getting any abuse when he played for Ireland against Scotland at Hampden in 1987. Abuse of Mc Geady and Mc Carthy will only add to the atmosphere on Friday and I expect with the Celtic contingent in the stands Ireland's support could well outnumber Scotland's.

[michaelg]

I don't really understand the outrage around what Mc Queen said. Basically i think he reckons if you feel enough of a part of a nation to play for their underage sides you should be willing to play for the senior side and if you don't feel Scottish/Irish/English/Mexican/Italian etc. you shouldn't play for them underage. Doesn't seem all that ridiculous an opinion to me.

Precisely.  With regards to players choosing between ROI and NI, I think some sort of agreement needs to be reached between the 2 associations.  e.g. Decide after Under 18 level perhaps, and stick to your decision.  The situation now is not only unfair (i.e. NI wasting time and money developing players who later jump ship) but ridiculous too.  e.g. Ryan McLaughlin has been involvd in the last few squads  for NI as an unsused sub  but could still declare for the Republic as he has yet to clock up any competitive minutes.  Alex Bruce is another example, having made the switch from ROI to NI despite having played in friendly matches for th Republic.

[beer baron]

I don't really understand the outrage around what Mc Queen said. Basically i think he reckons if you feel enough of a part of a nation to play for their underage sides you should be willing to play for the senior side and if you don't feel Scottish/Irish/English/Mexican/Italian etc. you shouldn't play for them underage. Doesn't seem all that ridiculous an opinion to me.

Which neither McGeady or McCarthy did for Scotland. A poxy U-13 means fcuk all to my mind for McGeady and McCarthy wasn't deemed good enough by the SFA.
McQueen can take a running jump.

I'll be there on Friday. Onus on Scotland to come at us, Scotland are a breaking team and not sure how they'll react to Ireland sitting back, if can defend as well as in Germany, have a great chance.
Keogh in for Wilson which is a blow but has been playing well for Derby and Fletcher blows hot and cold for them up top.
Naismith is a worry....as is Ward at left back, at least one shocker every match.

Didn't actually know that about Mc Carthy my apologies and i'm not saying i agree with what Mc Queen says but it's been blown out of all proportion and the media are delighted to see it to try stir a bit of shite before the game.

As for the game itself as you say they'd prefer be sitting  back and breaking and i've only seen that Anya lad in the few games Scotland have played this campaign but he looks dangerous,serious pace and a bundle of energy,who does he even play for? Fletcher worries me,i think he's a lovely player and hope O' Shea knows how to shackle him training against him every day. I'd say there'll be some atmosphere,enjoy.

[ballinaman]

I don't really understand the outrage around what Mc Queen said. Basically i think he reckons if you feel enough of a part of a nation to play for their underage sides you should be willing to play for the senior side and if you don't feel Scottish/Irish/English/Mexican/Italian etc. you shouldn't play for them underage. Doesn't seem all that ridiculous an opinion to me.

Which neither McGeady or McCarthy did for Scotland. A poxy U-13 means fcuk all to my mind for McGeady and McCarthy wasn't deemed good enough by the SFA.
McQueen can take a running jump.

I'll be there on Friday. Onus on Scotland to come at us, Scotland are a breaking team and not sure how they'll react to Ireland sitting back, if can defend as well as in Germany, have a great chance.
Keogh in for Wilson which is a blow but has been playing well for Derby and Fletcher blows hot and cold for them up top.
Naismith is a worry....as is Ward at left back, at least one shocker every match.

Didn't actually know that about Mc Carthy my apologies and i'm not saying i agree with what Mc Queen says but it's been blown out of all proportion and the media are delighted to see it to try stir a bit of shite before the game.

As for the game itself as you say they'd prefer be sitting  back and breaking and i've only seen that Anya lad in the few games Scotland have played this campaign but he looks dangerous,serious pace and a bundle of energy,who does he even play for? Fletcher worries me,i think he's a lovely player and hope O' Shea knows how to shackle him training against him every day. I'd say there'll be some atmosphere,enjoy.

Think Anya is with Watford but I'm open to correction.
Didn't want Scotland prior to the draw, Strachan has done a great job with them. Pivotal game in the group.
As you said hopefully O'Shea can do a job and if Keogh comes in, it's not going to be a drastically different style of play that he's up against in the championship.

Atmosphere should be quality..arriving in around 10.30am...heard the Iron Horse does a decent breakfast and a pint
Gallowgate for 2pm ish is the plan. I'm in 117 lower Lisbon lions but majority likely to be Irish who've bought from the SFA website.

[DennistheMenace]

Presume Scottish Celtic supporters generally support Scotland?

[ballinaman]

Presume Scottish Celtic supporters generally support Scotland?

Debatable. Most of the Tartan Army lads are from places like Perth, Inverness and Aberdeen they say. Sevco FC supporters generally follow England for the most part.

[From the Bunker]

Presume Scottish Celtic supporters generally support Scotland?

You'd expect so!  Although they'd have more than a fondness for us?