Flag protesters cause postponement of top Of the table Irish League game.

[Milltown Row2]

Did Glenavon not have a large catholic support base? remember speaking to a builder years ago and he said they watch Glenavon for years until some incident back in the day early 80's?? Not sure but after that it finished the catholic support base. Maybe Tony can help with that

[ranch]

Did Glenavon not have a large catholic support base? remember speaking to a builder years ago and he said they watch Glenavon for years until some incident back in the day early 80's?? Not sure but after that it finished the catholic support base. Maybe Tony can help with that

They may have, I wouldn't be old enough to remember.
The area they're from however is certainly not the most welcoming for Catholics.

[T Fearon]

When Belfast Celtic folded,two of their most prominent players,jimmy Jones and Jackie Denver,joined their home town club,Glenavon and hence attracted a lot of former Celtic supporters to the Lurgan club,including my father and uncle,who were both Glenavon season ticket holders.

In the early 70s however that generation concluded that Irih league football was shite,and that with the troubles,meant that a lot of people on both sides avoided areas perceived to be either loyalist or republican,hence the cross community element of most Irish League clubs (with the obvious exception of Linfield who never had cross community support) became almost extinct.

[T Fearon]

I see Stenaline are running a special package trip to the Rangers V Linfield game at Ibrox next Wednesday evening. Now if I was on that boat, I think i'd take my chances swimming over!

[Orior]

Anyone going to see Cliftonville win the league on Saturday, against Linfield?

I've been invited, but turned it down as I couldnt be arsed. I've rather go to the Athletic Grounds on Sunday.

[T Fearon]

Orior you'd have a hard job! They're playing Crusaders in the Irish Cup semi final this Saturday

Imagine anyone from Armagh getting dates mixed up!

[ranch]

When Belfast Celtic folded,two of their most prominent players,jimmy Jones and Jackie Denver,joined their home town club,Glenavon and hence attracted a lot of former Celtic supporters to the Lurgan club,including my father and uncle,who were both Glenavon season ticket holders.

In the early 70s however that generation concluded that Irih league football was shite,and that with the troubles,meant that a lot of people on both sides avoided areas perceived to be either loyalist or republican,hence the cross community element of most Irish League clubs (with the obvious exception of Linfield who never had cross community support) became almost extinct.

Luckily Newry were always cross community in terms of support. I doubt anyone could say Glentoran were ever cross community, even before the troubles.

[qubdub]

When Belfast Celtic folded,two of their most prominent players,jimmy Jones and Jackie Denver,joined their home town club,Glenavon and hence attracted a lot of former Celtic supporters to the Lurgan club,including my father and uncle,who were both Glenavon season ticket holders.

In the early 70s however that generation concluded that Irih league football was shite,and that with the troubles,meant that a lot of people on both sides avoided areas perceived to be either loyalist or republican,hence the cross community element of most Irish League clubs (with the obvious exception of Linfield who never had cross community support) became almost extinct.

Luckily Newry were always cross community in terms of support. I doubt anyone could say Glentoran were ever cross community, even before the troubles.

I was actually told that Glentoran had a Catholic following once upon a time.

[Milltown Row2]

When Belfast Celtic folded,two of their most prominent players,jimmy Jones and Jackie Denver,joined their home town club,Glenavon and hence attracted a lot of former Celtic supporters to the Lurgan club,including my father and uncle,who were both Glenavon season ticket holders.

In the early 70s however that generation concluded that Irih league football was shite,and that with the troubles,meant that a lot of people on both sides avoided areas perceived to be either loyalist or republican,hence the cross community element of most Irish League clubs (with the obvious exception of Linfield who never had cross community support) became almost extinct.

Luckily Newry were always cross community in terms of support. I doubt anyone could say Glentoran were ever cross community, even before the troubles.

I was actually told that Glentoran had a Catholic following once upon a time.

They did, was told this when I worked in the Yard, though I never knew anybody who'd admit to it

[ranch]

Interesting. Whilst following Newry I always found Glens, Portadown and Crues fans the worst in terms of religious bigotry. In my experience they were all worse than Linfield.
That said, the north Belfast derbies between the Crues and C'ville have been pretty peaceful over the years (the recent postponement was due to residents and not Crues fans).

[michaelg]

I see Stenaline are running a special package trip to the Rangers V Linfield game at Ibrox next Wednesday evening. Now if I was on that boat, I think i'd take my chances swimming over!

What precisely do you think would happen?

[michaelg]

When Belfast Celtic folded,two of their most prominent players,jimmy Jones and Jackie Denver,joined their home town club,Glenavon and hence attracted a lot of former Celtic supporters to the Lurgan club,including my father and uncle,who were both Glenavon season ticket holders.

In the early 70s however that generation concluded that Irih league football was shite,and that with the troubles,meant that a lot of people on both sides avoided areas perceived to be either loyalist or republican,hence the cross community element of most Irish League clubs (with the obvious exception of Linfield who never had cross community support) became almost extinct.

Luckily Newry were always cross community in terms of support. I doubt anyone could say Glentoran were ever cross community, even before the troubles.

I was actually told that Glentoran had a Catholic following once upon a time.

My dad's catholic mate from Willowfield used to follow the Glens, as did a colleague from Ballymurphy at work.
The delightful Linfield fans certainly think the Glens have catholic fans though, given their charming little ditty that they sing about the chapel on the Newtownards Road.

[mayogodhelpus@gmail.com]

I see Stenaline are running a special package trip to the Rangers V Linfield game at Ibrox next Wednesday evening. Now if I was on that boat, I think i'd take my chances swimming over!

What precisely do you think would happen?

I think he means it would be a coldhouse for a nationalist or a republican, but then again why would he get on a special soccer ferry anyways, why can't he get the next one.

[michaelg]

I see Stenaline are running a special package trip to the Rangers V Linfield game at Ibrox next Wednesday evening. Now if I was on that boat, I think i'd take my chances swimming over!

What precisely do you think would happen?

I think he means it would be a coldhouse for a nationalist or a republican, but then again why would he get on a special soccer ferry anyways, why can't he get the next one.

Unless you actively looked for bother, I doubt anything untoward would happen.  Been on plenty of crossings with Celtic and Rangers fans and there has never been any hassle.  Not that your man would go out of his way to be offended or anything.

[T Fearon]

Didn't Glens fans take particular delight at Windsor reminding their Linfield counterparts lyrically that Gerry Adams was their MP?