Recent content by ThehatchetMan

I'd just like to take back my comment earlier in the thread as well where I said "I hope he fails" as thar was said in anger. I'll still be watching his career closely and hope he is successful as regardless of which country he represents he's still representing the island of Ireland. But I do...

@Scotchegg great post and very valid one too. I fully agree it is a load of B*****s and in this day and age it shouldn't be an issue. That is the very reason why this frustrates me so much though because actions like this is what creates division rather than solidarity. Great debate by the...

I think that's a difficult question to answer. Rugby historically is a more upper class game so alot of DUP supporters wouldn't take an interest in it. However there obviously are still working class people who follow and enjoy rugby. For protestants like myself, I happily support the Ireland...

You can't make these comparisons with other sports or countries because what has happened here hasn't happened elsewhere to my knowledge. Mark Sykes has no relatives or blood line connecting him to Republic of Ireland. I'm sure if sancho and Harry kane could just up root and start representing...

Moses and Ameobi have connections to Nigeria through their families. Mark Sykes is born in Northern Ireland to Northern Irish parents. For arguments sake Robbie Keane wouldn't have the possibility to join NI even if he wanted to as he has no connection to the country. Why does the same rule...

That's the problem, it's quite clear that the ROI was always his primary choice. But he decided to waste the IFAs time for years until he thought he had an opportunity to join ROI. He shouldn't be preventing genuine players who want to represent NI the opportunity; just a waste of time. And...

I thought that was likely the case and you're probably right. I don't follow alot of youth football myself though. In terms of Irish league though, Gavin was always the better talent.

I understand it may come across as snobby but I do live in a very working class protestant estate and most of my neighbours are poorly educated on politics. I'm not making assumptions, I've literally lived with these people for 30 years. They will only vote for a "protestant" party in order to...

I don't overly follow youth football in Northern Ireland so maybe youre speaking from a different perspective than myself. But with regards to Gavin Whyte, very few Irish league fans were surprised to see him get the move ahead of Sykes. Whyte had a good 3+ seasons under his belt at Crusaders...

Happens all the time mate. ROI are notorious for it. If you look back at some of their squads in major tournaments you will find that alot of the time as little as 60% of their squad are born in the Republic of Ireland. James McClean, Shane Duffy, Marc Wilson, Eunan O'kane, Darren Gibson to...