Great to see.
I really hope Trap takes him to the Euros. Even if he is not in his plans for the first team, he is a good player to have with you in the squad. The lad is fearless.
Good luck to the guy. However, I must admit Ive had it up to the teeth with all the furore about which Ireland he was going to play for. This was especially the case given that everyone knows that with a surname like "McClean" he should be playing for Scotland rather than either of the Irelands!
Yes Im afraid our Jimmy, like most northern Catholics(NRCs), is blissfully unaware that he is basically of Scots extraction. This state of ignorance/brainwashing has been deliberately maintained by certain groups for various shady reasons. The fact is, most NRCs have almost as strong a Scots heritage as their Prod neighbours. It all comes down to when your ancestors came over from Caledonia. Was it Pre or Post Reformation. Pre = RC, Post = Prod. Yes I hear you yapping about the Penal laws, but in Jimmy's case they are irrelevant. The penal law escapees changed their religion, not their surnames.
Now before you all rush to castigate me on this, I would like to see some money on the table. Im a bit short at the moment and could do with a little extra dosh. And just remember, any Irishman with a "Mac" prefix to his surname has got Scots ancestry somewhere along the way! Actually, Derry Jimmy and myself could well be cousins, but unlike him, I'll be supporting the WEE SIX with the REPS as my second team.
(U13607) what a pile of crp. scots, reformation, penal laws - give over.
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back to the article, great to see james making a mark on the league - looks like city could be in for a decent lift if sunderland buy out the 15% sell on clause or even if we hold tight for whenever he is sold on.
U1306 go out for a walk in the fresh air you will feel better for it!
Is this the return of that great enigma Shen?
Good evening Alex! I remember you when you first joined up. Nice to see you're thriving.
Thinking the same Alex! Welcome back if its you Shen! Always enjoy your rather eccentric comments!
Hey shen , how have you been? Been quiet round here without you
Using that arguement Shen,...... Rooney, Carragher, et al should have plied their trade with the Irish national team?
Hey in basketball we'd be Olympic Champs...Shaq,all the Murphys,
Ice Hockey also...
Ireland in my eyes now are the best sporting country in the world!!!!!
Thanks Shen, started my week off with a bang
Hello Johnny! Glad Ive brightened your week up. Hope you've been keeping well.
Of course you're right about the names. I was just chancing my arm a bit. "Trying to raise a hare", as they say. Carry the argument to its logical conclusion and you end up on the hopeful note that we are all "one big happy MIXED family" which first orIginated in Africa millions of years ago! Thats good enough for me!
Actually, Ireland(the whole country) have been punching WAY above their weight for a long time sports wise. Just think of the names: McGuigan, McAuley, McCullough, Collins, Roche, Kelly, Higgins, Taylor, Dunlop, Irvine, McIlroy, Harrington, McDowell, Clarke, Keane, Fallon, McCoy, Dunwoody, etc. When you bear in mind that nationwide most kids are still siphoned off into the insular world of "National Games", thats not bad going. We can certainly hold our heads high!
Amen to that, Reiver, Amen,as Monty Alexander said to Billy Taylor, at the conclusion of a wonderful tune.
"Mc Auley" Surely not Gareth Mc Auley!!!!
COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN: "Surely not Gareth McAuley" >>>>>>>>>> Come on Greeny! Im talking about Dave "Boy" McAuley, the pride of Larne and one of the best boxers Ireland has ever produced! Holder of the IBF World Flyweight Championship in the early 80s. I believe Dave holds the record for most title defences by an Irish boxer. He defended his crown 6 or 7 times before he was scandalously robbed of it by a shamefully corrupt decision in Madrid one night!
Apologies Reiver!! Don't i feel stupid now
In all seriousness Mc Auley is a decent player. He's playing in the Premiership so enough said.
Actually the NIreland back 4 is fairly ok. Evans,Hughes and Mc Auley for a start. All ye need is a goalscorer now.
CYBIG: Really no need to apologise Greeny. People, not least myself, often play fast and loose on here. However your polite gesture marks you out as a Gentleman of Class and this will not be forgotten!
BTW, Dave now works as a boxing commentator for RTE. He was a truly great, much underrated fighter who deserved much better treatment and recognition!
Is this the return of that great enigma Shen?
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Engima? Is that how we're spelling c**t theses days?
that was low CP lol , did chuckle though
comment by Reiver (U13607)
posted 18 hours, 34 minutes ago
BTW, Dave now works as a boxing commentator for RTE. He was a truly great, much underrated fighter who deserved much better treatment and recognition!
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does he still own that pub up in Cushendall / Cushendun? Think its called "The Halfway House" . Done great grub from memory.
CP: " is that how we are spelling .....these days" >>>>>>>>>> PATHETIC, but typical response from the resident bigot who seems to have given up trying to hide it anymore!
ALEX: Yeah, Dave does still own the pub. The RTE commentating is just a part time thing.
CP: " is that how we are spelling .....these days" >>>>>>>>>> PATHETIC, but typical response from the resident bigot who seems to have given up trying to hide it anymore!
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Your lack of self awareness is either deliberately hilarious or worryingly loopy!
Jokingly calling some a c**t = bigot.
Banging on about NRC's, Scots extraction etc, etc on a football article = well adjusted member of society.
Apparently. Lol *
*apologies to Megan for stealing his line.
CP: You appear even more distasteful when you start wriggling. How do you "jokingly" call anyone a "c--t"?
What about this: "Im surprised CP is confused about the spelling of c--t, so much so that he asks Alex's help. I would have thought CP would be well aware of the spelling of c--t, being one HIMSELF!" Not very funny really, is it?
"Not "banging on" about anything, just attempting to state a few minor truths in a semi humorous fashion. Of course as usual you tend to vomit when asked to digest the "TRUTH" however minor, and as for "HUMOUR", well its a bit beyond you, isnt it!
CP: You appear even more distasteful when you start wriggling. How do you "jokingly" call anyone a "c--t"?
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Er, by jokingly calling someone a c—t perhaps? Alex for example seemed to get the joke. However, if you’re offended Shen then I withdraw what I considered a harmless ‘joke’ at the expense of a returning ‘internet foe’ and offer my apologies.
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What about this: "Im surprised CP is confused about the spelling of c--t, so much so that he asks Alex's help. I would have thought CP would be well aware of the spelling of c--t, being one HIMSELF!" Not very funny really, is it?
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Such is your penchant for taking things literally I was tempted to try and make a smart comment about you having a touch of Aspergers but since I don’t want to offend you I’ll simply say I disagree, I thought it was quite an amusing retort. I don’t really take joking insults on the world wide web too personally though.
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"Not "banging on" about anything, just attempting to state a few minor truths in a semi humorous fashion. Of course as usual you tend to vomit when asked to digest the "TRUTH" however minor, and as for "HUMOUR", well its a bit beyond you, isnt it!
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A ‘few minor truths’? A ’joke with a jag’ perhaps? Doesn’t change the fact that you’re claiming a man who obviously views himself as an Irish Nationalist should be playing for Scotland merely because he probably has some Scottish ancestors that he may, or may not, give a fiddlers f about!
CP:
Dont think ALEX did see it as funny. He was probably just trying to be diplomatic. Dont think any reasonable people find it funny to be referred to directly or indirectly on the internet or anywhere else as a "c--t". Why dont you go down the city centre and try it on a few people and see how heartily they laugh! I suggest picking a few who can handle themselves!
"I thought it was quite an amusing retort" >>>>>>>>>>> Well I guess thats about as amusing as you can get. Im afraid set piece, unsophisticated humour featuring crude words and laid on with a heavy hand, does not really do it for me! Better keep the day job, if you've got one!
"such is your penchant for taking things literally......." >>>>>>>>>> such is your penchant for wriggling!
"you're claiming a man .............playing for Scotland" >>>>>>>>>> Poor baby, you actually think I was being serious! Its easy to see whos the one here who takes things literally!
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posted on 26/3/12
Great to see.
I really hope Trap takes him to the Euros. Even if he is not in his plans for the first team, he is a good player to have with you in the squad. The lad is fearless.
posted on 27/3/12
Good luck to the guy. However, I must admit Ive had it up to the teeth with all the furore about which Ireland he was going to play for. This was especially the case given that everyone knows that with a surname like "McClean" he should be playing for Scotland rather than either of the Irelands!
Yes Im afraid our Jimmy, like most northern Catholics(NRCs), is blissfully unaware that he is basically of Scots extraction. This state of ignorance/brainwashing has been deliberately maintained by certain groups for various shady reasons. The fact is, most NRCs have almost as strong a Scots heritage as their Prod neighbours. It all comes down to when your ancestors came over from Caledonia. Was it Pre or Post Reformation. Pre = RC, Post = Prod. Yes I hear you yapping about the Penal laws, but in Jimmy's case they are irrelevant. The penal law escapees changed their religion, not their surnames.
Now before you all rush to castigate me on this, I would like to see some money on the table. Im a bit short at the moment and could do with a little extra dosh. And just remember, any Irishman with a "Mac" prefix to his surname has got Scots ancestry somewhere along the way! Actually, Derry Jimmy and myself could well be cousins, but unlike him, I'll be supporting the WEE SIX with the REPS as my second team.
posted on 28/3/12
(U13607) what a pile of crp. scots, reformation, penal laws - give over.
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back to the article, great to see james making a mark on the league - looks like city could be in for a decent lift if sunderland buy out the 15% sell on clause or even if we hold tight for whenever he is sold on.
posted on 28/3/12
U1306 go out for a walk in the fresh air you will feel better for it!
posted on 28/3/12
Is this the return of that great enigma Shen?
posted on 28/3/12
Good evening Alex! I remember you when you first joined up. Nice to see you're thriving.
posted on 29/3/12
Thinking the same Alex! Welcome back if its you Shen! Always enjoy your rather eccentric comments!
posted on 29/3/12
Hey shen , how have you been? Been quiet round here without you
posted on 2/4/12
Using that arguement Shen,...... Rooney, Carragher, et al should have plied their trade with the Irish national team?
Hey in basketball we'd be Olympic Champs...Shaq,all the Murphys,
Ice Hockey also...
Ireland in my eyes now are the best sporting country in the world!!!!!
Thanks Shen, started my week off with a bang
posted on 2/4/12
Hello Johnny! Glad Ive brightened your week up. Hope you've been keeping well.
Of course you're right about the names. I was just chancing my arm a bit. "Trying to raise a hare", as they say. Carry the argument to its logical conclusion and you end up on the hopeful note that we are all "one big happy MIXED family" which first orIginated in Africa millions of years ago! Thats good enough for me!
Actually, Ireland(the whole country) have been punching WAY above their weight for a long time sports wise. Just think of the names: McGuigan, McAuley, McCullough, Collins, Roche, Kelly, Higgins, Taylor, Dunlop, Irvine, McIlroy, Harrington, McDowell, Clarke, Keane, Fallon, McCoy, Dunwoody, etc. When you bear in mind that nationwide most kids are still siphoned off into the insular world of "National Games", thats not bad going. We can certainly hold our heads high!
posted on 2/4/12
Amen to that, Reiver, Amen,as Monty Alexander said to Billy Taylor, at the conclusion of a wonderful tune.
posted on 4/4/12
"Mc Auley" Surely not Gareth Mc Auley!!!!
posted on 5/4/12
COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN: "Surely not Gareth McAuley" >>>>>>>>>> Come on Greeny! Im talking about Dave "Boy" McAuley, the pride of Larne and one of the best boxers Ireland has ever produced! Holder of the IBF World Flyweight Championship in the early 80s. I believe Dave holds the record for most title defences by an Irish boxer. He defended his crown 6 or 7 times before he was scandalously robbed of it by a shamefully corrupt decision in Madrid one night!
posted on 5/4/12
Apologies Reiver!! Don't i feel stupid now
In all seriousness Mc Auley is a decent player. He's playing in the Premiership so enough said.
Actually the NIreland back 4 is fairly ok. Evans,Hughes and Mc Auley for a start. All ye need is a goalscorer now.
posted on 6/4/12
CYBIG: Really no need to apologise Greeny. People, not least myself, often play fast and loose on here. However your polite gesture marks you out as a Gentleman of Class and this will not be forgotten!
posted on 6/4/12
BTW, Dave now works as a boxing commentator for RTE. He was a truly great, much underrated fighter who deserved much better treatment and recognition!
posted on 7/4/12
Is this the return of that great enigma Shen?
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Engima? Is that how we're spelling c**t theses days?
posted on 7/4/12
that was low CP lol , did chuckle though
posted on 7/4/12
comment by Reiver (U13607)
posted 18 hours, 34 minutes ago
BTW, Dave now works as a boxing commentator for RTE. He was a truly great, much underrated fighter who deserved much better treatment and recognition!
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does he still own that pub up in Cushendall / Cushendun? Think its called "The Halfway House" . Done great grub from memory.
posted on 7/4/12
CP: " is that how we are spelling .....these days" >>>>>>>>>> PATHETIC, but typical response from the resident bigot who seems to have given up trying to hide it anymore!
posted on 7/4/12
ALEX: Yeah, Dave does still own the pub. The RTE commentating is just a part time thing.
posted on 9/4/12
CP: " is that how we are spelling .....these days" >>>>>>>>>> PATHETIC, but typical response from the resident bigot who seems to have given up trying to hide it anymore!
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Your lack of self awareness is either deliberately hilarious or worryingly loopy!
Jokingly calling some a c**t = bigot.
Banging on about NRC's, Scots extraction etc, etc on a football article = well adjusted member of society.
Apparently. Lol *
*apologies to Megan for stealing his line.
posted on 13/4/12
CP: You appear even more distasteful when you start wriggling. How do you "jokingly" call anyone a "c--t"?
What about this: "Im surprised CP is confused about the spelling of c--t, so much so that he asks Alex's help. I would have thought CP would be well aware of the spelling of c--t, being one HIMSELF!" Not very funny really, is it?
"Not "banging on" about anything, just attempting to state a few minor truths in a semi humorous fashion. Of course as usual you tend to vomit when asked to digest the "TRUTH" however minor, and as for "HUMOUR", well its a bit beyond you, isnt it!
posted on 14/4/12
CP: You appear even more distasteful when you start wriggling. How do you "jokingly" call anyone a "c--t"?
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Er, by jokingly calling someone a c—t perhaps? Alex for example seemed to get the joke. However, if you’re offended Shen then I withdraw what I considered a harmless ‘joke’ at the expense of a returning ‘internet foe’ and offer my apologies.
__________________________________________
What about this: "Im surprised CP is confused about the spelling of c--t, so much so that he asks Alex's help. I would have thought CP would be well aware of the spelling of c--t, being one HIMSELF!" Not very funny really, is it?
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Such is your penchant for taking things literally I was tempted to try and make a smart comment about you having a touch of Aspergers but since I don’t want to offend you I’ll simply say I disagree, I thought it was quite an amusing retort. I don’t really take joking insults on the world wide web too personally though.
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"Not "banging on" about anything, just attempting to state a few minor truths in a semi humorous fashion. Of course as usual you tend to vomit when asked to digest the "TRUTH" however minor, and as for "HUMOUR", well its a bit beyond you, isnt it!
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A ‘few minor truths’? A ’joke with a jag’ perhaps? Doesn’t change the fact that you’re claiming a man who obviously views himself as an Irish Nationalist should be playing for Scotland merely because he probably has some Scottish ancestors that he may, or may not, give a fiddlers f about!
posted on 14/4/12
CP:
Dont think ALEX did see it as funny. He was probably just trying to be diplomatic. Dont think any reasonable people find it funny to be referred to directly or indirectly on the internet or anywhere else as a "c--t". Why dont you go down the city centre and try it on a few people and see how heartily they laugh! I suggest picking a few who can handle themselves!
"I thought it was quite an amusing retort" >>>>>>>>>>> Well I guess thats about as amusing as you can get. Im afraid set piece, unsophisticated humour featuring crude words and laid on with a heavy hand, does not really do it for me! Better keep the day job, if you've got one!
"such is your penchant for taking things literally......." >>>>>>>>>> such is your penchant for wriggling!
"you're claiming a man .............playing for Scotland" >>>>>>>>>> Poor baby, you actually think I was being serious! Its easy to see whos the one here who takes things literally!
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