The International Football Thread

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Clifford in any of them?

[Shane 2,275]

There will be serious trouble at this from the NI crowd.

[irishblue 128]

There will be serious trouble at this from the NI crowd.

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

[LDN Blue 7,903]

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

Why's that?

[irishblue 128]

Why's that?

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!

[irishblue 128]

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

[irishblue 128]

Make that 2-0. Robbie Keane.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Looks quite empty

[irishblue 128]

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.

[irishblue 128]

It's just before half time and Craig Cathcart gets an own goal.

Half time: Republic of Ireland 3-0 Northern Ireland

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

Gutted. Although sound very English, half NI. Half-time turnaround please

[irishblue 128]

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

[irishblue 128]

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

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

Hahaha noooooo we got dicked!

[ChelseaChick 430]

Delighted with the result, raging I missed the whole game...fuck sake!

[TotallySnivy 3]

Is the Peace Match (Africa 11 v World 11) on ITV or something? It's on today, would like to see it.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Is the Peace Match (Africa 11 v World 11) on ITV or something? It's on today, would like to see it.

Not sure, I've been looking for information but can't find anything.

Usually these things will be on one of the ITV channels or Eurosport..

[irishblue 128]

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.