FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[bennydorano]

I thought Argie came from the 1978 World Cup, still has it's origins in a British love of nicknames/shorthand and penchant for casual racism (am I allowed to say Brit on this thread now btw ).

Think Argy-bargy is nowt to do with Argentina, Indian origins or something.
Edit: Quick google suggests Scots origin

[JoG2]

Can people stop calling Argentina "Argies", its that type of shite the british red tops printed during the falklands war.

plus 1.

Think it is a generational thing tbf . Younger posters here mightn't remember the sneery snide way the term began.

A pig ignorant way imo to describe Argentina.

Rugby lads on TV3 were using it yesterday at times.

Very inappropriate. Argy bargy is a sloppy term as well.

Aussie off the books then?? Indians? And don't head to the chinkys for a Chinese.. Taffs??

Would you call a Welsh chap a taff?

[Milltown Row2]

Can people stop calling Argentina "Argies", its that type of shite the british red tops printed during the falklands war.

plus 1.

Think it is a generational thing tbf . Younger posters here mightn't remember the sneery snide way the term began.

A pig ignorant way imo to describe Argentina.

Rugby lads on TV3 were using it yesterday at times.

Very inappropriate. Argy bargy is a sloppy term as well.

Aussie off the books then?? Indians? And don't head to the chinkys for a Chinese.. Taffs??

Would you call a Welsh chap a taff?

Three lads I was on a course with for over a year were taffs, I was a paddy.. No one died or harboured any ill feeling... Does that answer your question??

[JoG2]

Can people stop calling Argentina "Argies", its that type of shite the british red tops printed during the falklands war.

plus 1.

Think it is a generational thing tbf . Younger posters here mightn't remember the sneery snide way the term began.

A pig ignorant way imo to describe Argentina.

Rugby lads on TV3 were using it yesterday at times.

Very inappropriate. Argy bargy is a sloppy term as well.

Aussie off the books then?? Indians? And don't head to the chinkys for a Chinese.. Taffs??

Would you call a Welsh chap a taff?

Three lads I was on a course with for over a year were taffs, I was a paddy.. No one died or harboured any ill feeling... Does that answer your question??

No.  Having a bit of craic  among friends is one thing,  calling  a Welsh person you don't know a taff is completely different. 

[bennydorano]

Taff is the River that runs through Cardiff, hardly a huge insult in the grand scheme.

[Milltown Row2]

Can people stop calling Argentina "Argies", its that type of shite the british red tops printed during the falklands war.

plus 1.

Think it is a generational thing tbf . Younger posters here mightn't remember the sneery snide way the term began.

A pig ignorant way imo to describe Argentina.

Rugby lads on TV3 were using it yesterday at times.

Very inappropriate. Argy bargy is a sloppy term as well.

Aussie off the books then?? Indians? And don't head to the chinkys for a Chinese.. Taffs??

Would you call a Welsh chap a taff?

Three lads I was on a course with for over a year were taffs, I was a paddy.. No one died or harboured any ill feeling... Does that answer your question??

No.  Having a bit of craic  among friends is one thing,  calling  a Welsh person you don't know a taff is completely different.

Saying anything out of context would piss someone off... If you look to be annoyed over anything you'll do it... Some people are easy offended...

[clarshack]

tried getting tickets for the bosnia game there at 11.00 but no luck. do they usually release more tickets for general sale or is that it?

[Boycey]

tried getting tickets for the bosnia game there at 11.00 but no luck. do they usually release more tickets for general sale or is that it?

Shite thought they went on sale tomorrow morning! There are €120 ones back up on ticketmaster now if you are really keen, I'll let it sit as I think they'll come back on again...

[Clov]

Can people stop calling Argentina "Argies", its that type of shite the british red tops printed during the falklands war.

plus 1.

Think it is a generational thing tbf . Younger posters here mightn't remember the sneery snide way the term began.

A pig ignorant way imo to describe Argentina.

Rugby lads on TV3 were using it yesterday at times.

Very inappropriate. Argy bargy is a sloppy term as well.

Aussie off the books then?? Indians? And don't head to the chinkys for a Chinese.. Taffs??

This is pretty disrespectful. Anyone using that in conversation with a Chinese deserves a slap round the mouth.

[deiseach]

Would you call a Welsh chap a taff?

My wife's family call her cousin's Welsh wife 'Taff'. I didn't think anything of it as it was to distinguish her from another cousin with the same first name. One day, on a whim, I asked her if she was okay with it. "I hate it," she said. Ever since I've being telling my wife to stop it. Might as well be talking to the wall.

For all of that, I really think rugby is different. Paddy, Jock, Taff, Arrogant Imperialist Mass Murdering Scumbags (take your pick on that one) . . . all part of the fun.

[An Watcher]

Well, what's the view on the Bosnia game? I really hope we can do it but haven't been confident watching Ireland for years.  Not sure who we're going to play in central defence without o'shea. Two between Keogh, Wilson and Clark. I think clark has potential while Keogh is honest. Wilson is a bit hit or miss. Can be excellent or awful.  Probably go with the usual midfield of Whelan and McCarthy especially for the first leg. Walters is a real blow for the first leg but a great addition if we're still in it. That's my worry.  The bosnians could finish the tie in the first leg if we're not on our game.

[Declan]

Just hope we've something to play for on Monday. Hard to see us getting through though

[JoG2]

We've a couple out alright (Walters engine ability to hold the ball up will be badly missed) , but at the same time Bosnia have been beaten by Israel, haven't set the world alight against Cyprus or Andorra. A good draw against Belgium and a victory against a Welsh side who had already qualified. It's not all doom and gloom I don't think. I reckon we can battle out a draw away and sneak a win @ home 

[Farrandeelin]

Long out as well? Things not looking good.

[From the Bunker]

We've a couple out alright (Walters engine ability to hold the ball up will be badly missed) , but at the same time Bosnia have been beaten by Israel, haven't set the world alight against Cyprus or Andorra. A good draw against Belgium and a victory against a Welsh side who had already qualified. It's not all doom and gloom I don't think. I reckon we can battle out a draw away and sneak a win @ home 

If you look all of Bosnia's Sh1te results came at the beginning of the qualifiers. They changed Manager and their results improved right up to the end.