Dignity! - Page 4

Jaemi · 9th February 2006, 12:13pm

Here's what 50Million pound buys you at Ibrox.

darth_haggis · 9th February 2006, 12:17pm

McGeady getting boo'd because he chose to play for Eire (1- due to not being able to play for Scotland Boys or something like that, 2-Grandparents) because either:
1 - he chose to play for Eire over Scotland
2 - he plays for Eire
So get your facts right.

Supporters 'normally' boo players for one reason or another, but booing because of the country they play for the colour of their skin, is deemed as racist.

Any Rangers player gets boo'd becaue it provides an intimidating atmosphere.

You'll find now, the Rangers players just get laughed at

Tommy · 9th February 2006, 12:39pm

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Originally Posted by Rosco

I think we all know McLean's circumstances are a bit different to McLean's.

McLean- chose Northern Ireland because the chance came around and never fancied his chances of getting capped for Scotland

McGeady- because he wanted to "honour his grandparents"

Ohhh aye the old "that's different" eh? So predictable.

Anyway McGeady never considered Scotland, he was with Eire from day 1, McLean on the other hand was a Scottish youth player. Who's the turncoat there?

Rosco · 9th February 2006, 1:37pm

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Originally Posted by Tommy

Ohhh aye the old "that's different" eh? So predictable.

Anyway McGeady never considered Scotland, he was with Eire from day 1, McLean on the other hand was a Scottish youth player. Who's the turncoat there?

You know fine well what the different is between Nigel Quashie, for instance, and Aiden McGeady. Celtic supporters are the only people in this country who will actually stand up for his point of view. He's a sad individual.

darth_haggis · 9th February 2006, 1:40pm

I dont stand up fo rhim, I respect his decision, but I am a Scotland fan and would rather he played for us. I have no 'allegiance' to the Eire International Team.

So your statement, as per, is bollocks ...

Youre defo one for attention ...a Gary Glitter avatar and the majority of your posts are just nonsense and try to cause a stir ... your piers not take much interest in ye as a youngster

Rosco · 9th February 2006, 1:45pm

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Originally Posted by darth_haggis

I dont stand up fo rhim, I respect his decision, but I am a Scotland fan and would rather he played for us. I have no 'allegiance' to the Eire International Team.

So your statement, as per, is bollocks ...

Youre defo one for attention ...a Gary Glitter avatar and the majority of your posts are just nonsense and try to cause a stir ... your piers not take much interest in ye as a youngster

With all the Irish 'roots' at Celtic Park, i'm sure that's why he gets the support there. That's why you had Ireland playing a testimonial at Celtic Park, why you went nuts over Roy Keane, why you want Robbie Keane so bad, and you still have the cheek to moan and complain.

And for your latter comment, not really worth any reply at all. Shows you up to be the person you are if you have to persist with personal attacks. It's the Internet though, it's not too upsetting

Jaemi · 9th February 2006, 1:47pm

why the 'roots'?

marcella81 · 9th February 2006, 1:51pm

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Originally Posted by Rosco

You know fine well what the different is between Nigel Quashie, for instance, and Aiden McGeady. Celtic supporters are the only people in this country who will actually stand up for his point of view. He's a sad individual.

If you are going to take advantage of the grandparent rule though then you have to expect it to go against you at some point as well.

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Originally Posted by Rosco

With all the Irish 'roots' at Celtic Park, i'm sure that's why he gets the support there. That's why you had Ireland playing a testimonial at Celtic Park, why you went nuts over Roy Keane, why you want Robbie Keane so bad, and you still have the cheek to moan and complain.

Seems as though the real problem you have with McGeady is that its Ireland that he chose not that he never chose Scotland.

Erin Go Bragh btw !!

Zippy · 9th February 2006, 2:00pm

Aiden McGeady doesn't play for Eire because he wants to be some sort of pro-Ireland lobbyist, he plays for them because Scotland didn't want him as a youngster.

I've said on here at least 10 times, Celtic and Rangers don't let their kids play for their school teams, if you don't play for the school team you can't represent Scotland up until u-16. Ireland asked McGeady to play for them from the age of 14, they have nurtured him as a footballer and helped make him into the player he is. He is showing loyalty by staying with them.

Rosco · 9th February 2006, 2:01pm

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Originally Posted by marcella81

If you are going to take advantage of the grandparent rule though then you have to expect it to go against you at some point as well.

It shouldn't ever go against a nation like Scotland though. We don't have enough talent and depth to allow our young players to play for Ireland. McGeady is Scottish and chose to play for Ireland. That's why i hate him.

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Originally Posted by marcella81

Seems as though the real problem you have with McGeady is that its Ireland that he chose not that he never chose Scotland.

Erin Go Bragh btw !!

Is that why all my Clyde and Thistle-supporting mates hate him as well, aye?

Are you Irish btw? I really hope so.

Jaemi · 9th February 2006, 2:03pm

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Originally Posted by Rosco

Is that why all my Clyde and Thistle-supporting mates hate him as well, aye?

Why would you hate him?

fracture4 · 9th February 2006, 2:09pm

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Originally Posted by Rosco

It shouldn't ever go against a nation like Scotland though. We don't have enough talent and depth to allow our young players to play for Ireland.

well maybe scotland should start allowing youngsters who don't play for their school to play for scotland if they are so short on depth of talent, and we wouldn't have this problem in the first place would we?

darth_haggis · 9th February 2006, 2:16pm

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Originally Posted by Rosco

With all the Irish 'roots' at Celtic Park, i'm sure that's why he gets the support there. That's why you had Ireland playing a testimonial at Celtic Park, why you went nuts over Roy Keane, why you want Robbie Keane so bad, and you still have the cheek to moan and complain.

And for your latter comment, not really worth any reply at all. Shows you up to be the person you are if you have to persist with personal attacks. It's the Internet though, it's not too upsetting

No, you'll find he isnt particularly favoured by the support for his footballing ability or the fact he plays for Ireland. So that quashes your "Im sure".
Celtic do have Irish roots and its nothing that should be ashamed of is it?
or do you think it is?
I didnt go nuts over keane but you forget (age regardless) he is/was one of the best midfielders in football - that is why Celtic supporters were glad to see him sign.
I want Robbie Keane because I think he'd be our Larsson style player which we could do with.

"Personal Attacks" - please! make up your mind whether you like to banter with people or not ...you seem to wind up people and then cant take it ...anyone with a known paedophile picture is an avatar, IMO, get all they deserve.

Oh and again, just to make it clear, McGeady choosing to play for Eire had little to do with grandparent (not parents).
I cant be bothered finding it again.

Maybe you need to look at when people provide you with 'factual reasons' for things, you still disagree ...in particular when it has to do with football, celtic in a positive light or rangers in a negative one.

marcella81 · 9th February 2006, 3:38pm

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Originally Posted by Rosco

It shouldn't ever go against a nation like Scotland though. We don't have enough talent and depth to allow our young players to play for Ireland. McGeady is Scottish and chose to play for Ireland. That's why i hate him.

We dont have enough talent yet you dont get annoyed when Brian McLean goes to play for northern Ireland. If Scotland is deprived of talent it should be wanting any player that has shown a bit of potential particularly when you never know how players are going to develop. All McGeady has is potential.

And if you are that annoyed at losing players it should be directed at Scotland schools and their petty rules that stopped McGeady even having a choice to make with what country to play for.

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Is that why all my Clyde and Thistle-supporting mates hate him as well, aye?

You are the one who just launched an attack on a lot of the connections that Celtic has with Ireland with what appeared to be great resentment, hence the reason for the comment that the problem is that it is Ireland Aiden plays for not that he doesnt play for Scotland.

Zippy · 9th February 2006, 3:48pm

If McGeady played for France folk wouldn't give a fuck, it's the fact he plays for Ireland that the majority of people don't like.