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Northern Ireland play Wales tonight, and since both teams have no points so far, a win is pretty important for both sides. The teams for the game: Wales (faw.org.uk) Wayne Hennessey, Chris Gunter, Neil Taylor, Jack Collison, Danny Collins, Danny Gabbidon, David Cotterill, Craig Bellamy, Steve Morison, Aaron Ramsey, David Vaughan. Northern Ireland (irishfa.com) Jonny Tuffey, Craig Cathcart, Gareth McAuley, Colin Coates, Lee Hodson, Josh Carson, Oliver Norwood, Robert Garrett, Jonny Gorman, Niall McGinn, Warren Feeney. I'd rather see Northern Ireland win it, but I reckon Wales have the better side and will win.

That Sunderland away kit is the exact same template as Ireland's change kit, only in light blue and white instead of black and green.

I've been following that account for a while now. I'll try and promote TalkChelsea on Twitter too, but I don't know if it'll get to many people. :unsure:

It's funny, because twice before Celtic have had a kit that they called 'the Bumblebee', even though the colour was similar to our away kit in '07.

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Didn't watch this one myself, but Scotland beat Wales 3-1 in the Carling Nations Cup with goals coming from Morrison, Miller and Berra.

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Simon Cox, like Stephen Ward, scores on his debut putting the Republic of Ireland five in front.

Keane scores once again, through a penalty this time. Northern Ireland now down to 10 men with Adam Thompson getting a red card.

It's just before half time and Craig Cathcart gets an own goal. Half time: Republic of Ireland 3-0 Northern Ireland

Well, there are only over 200 NI fans and Ireland have yet to be anywhere near filling it when it comes to football as well.

Make that 2-0. Robbie Keane.

Stephen Ward gets a goal on his international debut to open the scoring for the Republic.

I'm not entirely sure. I assumed it was because many people involved in football in Northern Ireland, including Nigel Worthington and most likely the supporters too, don't like that players from Northern Ireland can choose to play for the Republic if they want because they can have an Irish passport. But from what I've read it's to do with some 'travel restrictions'. I'm pretty sure I heard on Sky Sports News earlier that they're expecting about 50 for the Northern Ireland-Wales game!

Apparently the official supporters group are boycotting it and they expect only like 200 to come down.

After three and a half months, the Carling Nations Cup is back, re-opening with the Republic of Ireland playing Northern Ireland. The teams for tonight are most likely to be: Republic Of Ireland (fai.ie) Given; McShane, Delaney, Kelly, Wilson, Lawrence/Coleman, Andrews, Fahey/Foley, Treacy; Keane, Cox. Northern Ireland (irishfa.com) Blayney; Thompson, Cathcart, McAuley, Hodson; Carson, Clingan, Davis, Gorman; Feeney, McQuoid

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Unbelievable. I was one of those who were behind him in staying, so even one more season would have meant something. Having said that, he has brought us some great success in his time here so thanks for everything Carlo, and good luck in whatever you do in future!

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Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is too. It says parody in the description and from what I can see, most of those tweets do not look like they're in Portuguese either.

When I saw it first, it reminded me of this season's Spurs kit in green and white. I completely agree with you about the sponsor though.

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