England support..

[rusticgal]

This is the first World Cup for a few years where I haven't seen flags flying from cars etc in support of our team in the World Cup.
I know this is a new phase for our national team...a bold move by our new manager to create a new team of young talent. I admire him for doing that...but where is the support?...where are the flags??

[Denver]

I really hate wen people put flags everywhere

[rusticgal]

I really hate wen people put flags everywhere

I love it...getting into the spirit. Maybe they will appear if England progress :shrug:

[Shaun]

There's one in our street and i don't remember seeing any for 2014 or 16.

[bots]

i saw a car with flags on it here yesterday. I dont like the flags being displayed at all

[AnnieK]

I think some people are a little worried that they will told to remove them. There were 2 separate stories on my FB feed yesterday of people having those car flags and getting stopped by police and told to remove them. Obviously not sure if they are true but if people read that kind of thing then its like why would they bother?

[Kazanne]

I love to see the flags in support , it's only for a short time,I have seen a couple from windows but none on cars, it has been dubbed down years ago there was amazing support and atmosphere , now people can't say or do anything without certain people interfering.

[Alf]

Mine is up, flying high and proud

oDhWlxBOfeE

[Alf]

I think some people are a little worried that they will told to remove them. There were 2 separate stories on my FB feed yesterday of people having those car flags and getting stopped by police and told to remove them. Obviously not sure if they are true but if people read that kind of thing then its like why would they bother?They must be anti-English. What other explanation could there be?

[Nicky91]

i think england has a good team, no big names in football but that isn't necessarily important


i wish you guys the best for tonight's match :love:

[Mystic Mock]

I think people are fed up of the England team's lack of effort in major competitions, and the poor finishes in these competitions.

I personally have got an England shirt that I'm planning on wearing today, but I can't blame people for feeling disillusioned with the England Football team.

[Mystic Mock]

I think some people are a little worried that they will told to remove them. There were 2 separate stories on my FB feed yesterday of people having those car flags and getting stopped by police and told to remove them. Obviously not sure if they are true but if people read that kind of thing then its like why would they bother?

If that story is true then that is the real definition of PC gone mad.

There is nothing wrong with displaying your nation's flag, every country around the world does it so why is it always so controversial for England to do the same thing?

[bots]

If that story is true then that is the real definition of PC gone mad.

There is nothing wrong with displaying your nation's flag, every country around the world does it so why is it always so controversial for England to do the same thing?

there is nothing wrong with displaying a flag, but on a car it is a distraction that causes accidents. Nothing distracting is allowed on the road.

[Cherie]

I think some people are a little worried that they will told to remove them. There were 2 separate stories on my FB feed yesterday of people having those car flags and getting stopped by police and told to remove them. Obviously not sure if they are true but if people read that kind of thing then its like why would they bother?

This seems very odd and I am not sure I believe it, I have noticed the supermarkets aren't stocking the car flags so maybe that might be once of the reasons

[Mystic Mock]

there is nothing wrong with displaying a flag, but on a car it is a distraction that causes accidents. Nothing distracting is allowed on the road.

Oh I thought that it was in the car not on the car.:laugh:

I understand the Police's actions alot more now.

I am sorry for the rant earlier.

[Alf]

I'm gonna go do a couple of hours work, and then I'm getting on the ale from lunch time.

[Twosugars]

Low-key hope they're half decent his time.
Last tournament I followed properly was Euro'04, after that cba with their **** performance every time

[Alf]

Low-key hope they're half decent his time.
Last tournament I followed properly was Euro'04, after that cba with their **** performance every timeThat should have been our tournament, but again penalties did us, and Greece ended up winning it.

[Twosugars]

That should have been our tournament, but again penalties did us, and Greece ended up winning it.
Been hating Ronaldo ever since

[Niamh.]

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Iceland_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

[Strictly Jake]

I have seen a few on cars and vans and all the pubs and quite a lot of the shops have them. But lets be honest enjkand dont progress anywhere in the world cup. So its a faff putting them up and a waste of money plus its embarrassing when they go out of the world cup and you jave to take them down

I never support england i always pick a different country

Last time it was sweden

The time before brazil

This time spain

[Nicky91]

That should have been our tournament, but again penalties did us, and Greece ended up winning it.

i cheered so loud for Greece back then :love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Most pubs up here have the full display of flags out front but it must be that the string that affixes the England ones have been very flimsy as i keep seeing pubs with all flags displayed apart from the England one that must have blown away?

:think:

:fan:

[armand.kay]

I think some people are a little worried that they will told to remove them. There were 2 separate stories on my FB feed yesterday of people having those car flags and getting stopped by police and told to remove them. Obviously not sure if they are true but if people read that kind of thing then its like why would they bother?

probably not true

[Cherie]

probably not true

although I have just heard that an estate in South London had a letter from the council banning any flags being displayed, that is all flags not just the England one

[Cherie]

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Iceland_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

aw its pants not being in it isn't it :hee:

[Niamh.]

aw its pants not being in it isn't it :hee:

I like Iceland almost as much as Ireland so I'm happy enough, also they're almost Ireland, just one letter out :hee:

[Crimson Dynamo]

aw its pants not being in it isn't it :hee:

:nono:

Scotland and Ireland are so far undefeated in this world cup

[Cherie]

I like Iceland almost as much as Ireland so I'm happy enough, also they're almost Ireland, just one letter out :hee:

Still not the same :tongue:

[Cherie]

:nono:

Scotland and Ireland are so far undefeated in this world cup


and will remain so :hehe:

[Ross.]

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Iceland_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

:joker:

[Shaun]

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Iceland_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

:joker:

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Denmark_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

[Niamh.]

Still not the same :tongue:

Have you forgotten you're also Irish? :idc:

[Ross.]

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Denmark_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

Oh you bitch

[Brother Leon]

Well. There just isn’t much expectation or hope this year. That said, there are still plenty of flags all over London.

[Cherie]

Have you forgotten you're also Irish? :idc:

No but I will always support England as long as they aren't playing Ireland of course, us immigrants aren't ashamed..

Just been out and actually there were quite a few car/vans with the flag on :smug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

None up here

:hee:

[Niamh.]

No but I will always support England as long as they aren't playing Ireland of course, us immigrants aren't ashamed..

Just been out and actually there were quite a few car/vans with the flag on :smug:

ashamed of what? :suspect:

[Crimson Dynamo]

ashamed of what? :suspect:

being Irish

wow, she has really dragged you there Neem:nono:

No one should be ashamed to be Irish

Dissapointed yes, especially if you are not from the modern North bit, but ashamed?

wow

low blow


:bored:

[Niamh.]

being Irish

wow, she has really dragged you there Neem:nono:

No one should be ashamed to be Irish

Dissapointed yes, especially if you are not from the modern North bit, but ashamed?

wow

low blow


:bored:

:oh:

[Cherie]

ashamed of what? :suspect:

ashamed of supporting England, like some English people are made to feel

[Cherie]

would you have something like this anywhere other than the UK, I think no

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-royal-mail-bans-england-flags-vans-a8398181.html

[Niamh.]

ashamed of supporting England, like some English people are made to feel

Why would English people be made to feel ashamed of supporting their own country?

anyway that doesn't explain why you were acting like you weren't Irish by mocking the fact that Ireland weren't in the WC? :suspect:

[Cherie]

https://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/animated-flag-gif/gifs/Denmark_240-animated-flag-gifs.gif

Danes, they can keep their bacon as well :fist:

[Niamh.]

would you have something like this anywhere other than the UK, I think no

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-royal-mail-bans-england-flags-vans-a8398181.html

Probably for H&S issues yeah tbf

[Cherie]

Why would English people be made to feel ashamed of supporting their own country?

anyway that doesn't explain why you were acting like you weren't Irish by mocking the fact that Ireland weren't in the WC? :suspect:


hardly mocking :laugh: England is where my home is, its is where my job is , I have two English son, as I said before if Ireland had qualified and they were playing of course I would support them

[Cherie]

Probably for H&S issues yeah tbf

what safety issues can a 6 inch flag create?

[Niamh.]

hardly mocking :laugh: England is where my home is, its is where my job is , I have two English son, as I said before if Ireland had qualified and they were playing of course I would support them

Yes I know that but the way you were speaking was like "ha ha Ireland didn't Qualify"................like as if you weren't actually Irish as well :laugh:

[Niamh.]

what safety issues can a 6 inch flag create?

You could say that about alot of H&S rules tbf

[Cherie]

Yes I know that but the way you were speaking was like "ha ha Ireland didn't Qualify"................like as if you weren't actually Irish as well :laugh:

It is pants when a WC is on and not to be in it, same for the Euros, that's life, its a shame for the fans but there you go

[Cherie]

You could say that about alot of H&S rules tbf

Most H&S rules are rolled out across the board, flag bearing vehicles seem to be abit hit and miss depending on who you work for

[Niamh.]

It is pants when a WC is on and not to be in it, same for the Euros, that's life, its a shame for the fans but there you go

That doesn't explain the use of this guy though Missie : :hee:

[Niamh.]

Most H&S rules are rolled out across the board, flag bearing vehicles seem to be abit hit and miss depending on who you work for

So you think that the Royal Mail secretly hate England and that's why they don't want flags then? :suspect:

[Tom4784]

I think some people are a little worried that they will told to remove them. There were 2 separate stories on my FB feed yesterday of people having those car flags and getting stopped by police and told to remove them. Obviously not sure if they are true but if people read that kind of thing then its like why would they bother?

Those stories are always lies told to push a victim agenda but you might be right, people will believe obvious lies if it suits what they want to believe is true.

[Tom4784]

ashamed of supporting England, like some English people are made to feel

*What some people CHOOSE to feel because they want to be victims.

Ain't nobody going to get arrested or stopped for having the England flag on display unless it's a Health or Safety issue.

The Royal Mail example is a weak one. It's a place of work and it's employees are using company owned vans and vehicles. Not many companies allow for it's employees to display agendas of any kind on company time.

[Cherie]

That doesn't explain the use of this guy though Missie : :hee:

so you can make a joke about an Iceland flag, but I can't do the same :nono:

I would fully expect any non nationals living in Ireland to support the Irish team if they were playing, not sure why it's any different for Irish people living elsewhere :shrug:

[Nicky91]

i love the england squad now, it reminds me of our team PSV, also just youth and the never giving up mentality, keep on dominating till the last minute


Gareth Southgate, the british Phillip Cocu :dance: :dance:

[Cherie]

*What some people CHOOSE to feel because they want to be victims.

Ain't nobody going to get arrested or stopped for having the England flag on display unless it's a Health or Safety issue.

The Royal Mail example is a weak one. It's a place of work and it's employees are using company owned vans and vehicles. Not many companies allow for it's employees to display agendas of any kind on company time.

The Royal Mail is not a weak example, it is a company that exists because of public support and custom.

[Cherie]

i love the england squad now, it reminds me of our team PSV, also just youth and the never giving up mentality, keep on dominating till the last minute


Gareth Southgate, the british Phillip Cocu :dance: :dance:

:dance::dance:

[Niamh.]

so you can make a joke about an Iceland flag, but I can't do the same :nono:

I would fully expect any non nationals living in Ireland to support the Irish team if they were playing, not sure why it's any different for Irish people living elsewhere :shrug:

I wasn't making a joke about the Iceland flag, I'm genuinely supporting them :suspect:

Also, regarding the second part of your post, what the hell are you on about, you've completely lost me now :laugh:

[Cherie]

I wasn't making a joke about the Iceland flag, I'm genuinely supporting them :suspect:

Also, regarding the second part of your post, what the hell are you on about, you've completely lost me now :laugh:

and I am genuinely supporting England but you made out I was pretending to be English or you seemed to think I shouldn't diss the Irish team even though they deserved it for not qualifying imo

[Niamh.]

and I am genuinely supporting England but you made out I was pretending to be English or you seemed to think I shouldn't diss the Irish team even though they deserved it for not qualifying imo

I never said you shouldn't support England actually, I only pointed out you were also Irish when you tried to mock me because Ireland didn't qualify

[Cherie]

I never said you shouldn't support England actually, I only pointed out you were also Irish when you tried to mock me because Ireland didn't qualify

nyway that doesn't explain why you were acting like you weren't Irish by mocking the fact that Ireland weren't in the WC? :suspect:

I didn't realise Ireland not qualifying was above joking about :bawling:

[Beso]

Its a funny old game....

I like the english team for the way they play football..i would be a hypocrite if i didnt enjoy them playing when you watch them week in week out on the telly..go on england, 16/1....you can do it.


Now all the red top "flies round ****" headlines had to be dumped at the last minute..

[Alf]

Ireland were at their best when they were full of Englishmen.

Geordie Jack Charlton as manager, Scouser John Aldridge, Preston lad Mark Lawrenson, Cockney Tony Cascarino and many others.


One of the great moments from USA 94


wSJVL74OlQk

[The Slim Reaper]

hardly mocking :laugh: England is where my home is, its is where my job is , I have two English son, as I said before if Ireland had qualified and they were playing of course I would support them

Everyone loves a plucky immigrant story about leaving a war-torn homeland behind in order to find an Englishman to impregnate them and improve their gene pool.

[Niamh.]

I didn't realise Ireland not qualifying was above joking about :bawling:

It isn't, you're really not getting what I'm trying to say, I'm not sure if you're doing that on purpose or not? Like, I said I was supporting Iceland and then you went on to mock the fact the Ireland hadn't qualified and tell me I'm not Icelandic whilst basically being in the exact same position as me ie an Irish person supporting England? So why is it ok for you to support a different country to Ireland but it's not for me?

[Ashley.]

Driving home from work last night was a nightmare. Arseholes running around on the main roads with their England flags, pissing in the street, jumping on moving cars and throwing bottles all over the place... And apparently this is "bringing the nation together".

[Cherie]

Everyone loves a plucky immigrant story about leaving a war-torn homeland behind in order to find an Englishman to impregnate them and improve their gene pool.

actually I was impregnated by another plucky immigrant :laugh:

and as for Ireland, its all very well, but the country was drained of its finest brains in the 80s :smug:

[Cherie]

It isn't, you're really not getting what I'm trying to say, I'm not sure if you're doing that on purpose or not? Like, I said I was supporting Iceland and then you went on to mock the fact the Ireland hadn't qualified and tell me I'm not Icelandic whilst basically being in the exact same position as me ie an Irish person supporting England? So why is it ok for you to support a different country to Ireland but it's not for me?

I never said you couldn't I just said it was pants that Ireland didn't qualify and its no matter how much you like Iceland you won't get the same buzz as if Ireland won a game, that is my take on it

I could of course ask why you overlooked your nearest neighbours to take yourself to Iceland :idc:

[Niamh.]

I never said you couldn't I just said it was pants that Ireland didn't qualify and its no matter how much you like Iceland you won't get the same buzz as if Ireland won a game, that is my take on it

That's so not how your posts came across though...it was more like gloating which would make little sense in the circumstances :idc:

[Niamh.]

I never said you couldn't I just said it was pants that Ireland didn't qualify and its no matter how much you like Iceland you won't get the same buzz as if Ireland won a game, that is my take on it

I could of course ask why you overlooked your nearest neighbours to take yourself to Iceland :idc:

Iceland are also our neighbours and I love their team spirit and fans :love: Iceland are the Ireland of Scandinavia

[Beso]

Why would English people be made to feel ashamed of supporting their own country?

anyway that doesn't explain why you were acting like you weren't Irish by mocking the fact that Ireland weren't in the WC? :suspect:



Cherie wasnt mocking ireland not being there...all she said was supporting england or iceland isnt as good as having ireland there to support...:shrug:

[bots]

Iceland are also our neighbours and I love their team spirit and fans :love: Iceland are the Ireland of Scandinavia

iceland have a tiny population and have done incredibly well to qualify for the euros and now the world cup. I am fully behind them and hope they enjoy themselves

[Niamh.]

Cherie wasnt mocking ireland not being there...all she said was supporting england or iceland isnt as good as having ireland there to support...:shrug:

Thanks for repeating exactly what Cherie said parmnion, do you want me to repost my replies or can you scroll back along yourself?

[Niamh.]

iceland have a tiny population and have done incredibly well to qualify for the euros and now the world cup. I am fully behind them and hope they enjoy themselves

Yeah they're brilliant :love: They have a great spirit

[Beso]

Thanks for repeating exactly what Cherie said parmnion, do you want me to repost my replies or can you scroll back along yourself?

An apolgy for jumping down her neck would have been nice to see.:shrug:


My apologise for having an opinion and airing it though...like, you would...NEVER...do that.:joker:

[Niamh.]

An apolgy for jumping down her neck would have been nice to see.:shrug:


My apologise for having an opinion and airing it though...like, you would...NEVER...do that.:joker:

Why would I apologise when I don't think I'm in the wrong? Nice of you to have your friends back though Parmnion, remember that when you start accusing others of ganging up won't you :idc:

[Alf]

I can't like Iceland, not after the cod wars.

My city was one of the biggest fishing communities in the World, now it's nothing.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Iceland have 0.06% of the population of England

[Cherie]

No offence Niamh but you came into an England Support thread waving your Iceland flag and then got miffed about being pulled up on it :tongue:

[Cherie]

Cherie wasnt mocking ireland not being there...all she said was supporting england or iceland isnt as good as having ireland there to support...:shrug:

Why would I apologise when I don't think I'm in the wrong? Nice of you to have your friends back though Parmnion, remember that when you start accusing others of ganging up won't you :idc:

Thanks Parm, that is exactly what I was saying

I have had more spats with Parm then most people, we are cagey of each other every since he compared me to Norah Batty or someone like that :idc:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I can't like Iceland, not after the cod wars.

My city was one of the biggest fishing communities in the World, now it's nothing.

Cod Bless the Queen

[Niamh.]

No offence Niamh but you came into an England Support thread waving your Iceland flag and then got miffed about being pulled up on it :tongue:

I was fully expecting someone to say something of course, it was just amusing that the person who was mocking the fact Ireland didn't get through was actually Irish herself is all :idc:

[Niamh.]

Thanks Parm, that is exactly what I was saying

I have had more spats with Parm then most people, we are cagey of each other every since he compared me to Norah Batty or someone like that :idc:

sure jan

[Cherie]

I was fully expecting someone to say something of course, it was just amusing that the person who was mocking the fact Ireland didn't get through was actually Irish herself is all :idc:

Really, I don't get that I am Irish, because I took the piss out of the fact the team didn't qualify, I will burn my passport now!

Didn't realise it was such a sensitive subject!

[Niamh.]

Really, I don't get that I am Irish, because I took the piss out of the fact the team didn't qualify, I will burn my passport now!

Didn't realise it was such a sensitive subject!

Hey a while ago you said you weren't taking the piss, what is the truth? :hee:

Also, it isn't a sensitive subject, the fact that we're both still arguing over it because you purposely or not(?) misunderstood my post is making it more "serious" than it actually is

[Cherie]

Iceland are also our neighbours and I love their team spirit and fans :love: Iceland are the Ireland of Scandinavia


Knock on their door next time then :laugh:


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9813358/British-taxpayers-funded-Irelands-14bn-bail-out.html

[Cherie]

Hey a while ago you said you weren't taking the piss, what is the truth? :hee:

Also, it isn't a sensitive subject, the fact that we're both still arguing over it because you purposely or not(?) misunderstood my post is making it more "serious" than it actually is

I could say the same of you... purposely or not (?) misinterpreting my post

[Niamh.]

Knock on their door next time then :laugh:


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9813358/British-taxpayers-funded-Irelands-14bn-bail-out.html

Britain owed us for the death and destruction they caused to us :hee:

[Niamh.]

I could say the same of you... purposely or not (?) misinterpreting my post

How did I misunderstand your post?

[Twosugars]

Thanks for repeating exactly what Cherie said parmnion, do you want me to repost my replies or can you scroll back along yourself?

Niamh owns parminion :laugh:

I don't know about you, but I hate being told who I should support so good on you Niamh. Go Iceland :dance:

[Alf]

Niamh owns parminion :laugh:

I don't know about you, but I hate being told who I should support so good on you Niamh. Go Iceland :dance:You will support who I tell you too. And I'll have no backchat.

[Twosugars]

You will support who I tell you too. And I'll have no backchat.

wind your neck in

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=487&pictureid=3608

[Cherie]

You will support who I tell you too. And I'll have no backchat.

Does he realise he got England in the sweepstakes :omgno:

[Cherie]

How did I misunderstand your post?

How did I misinterpret yours? you claimed I did and that I was doing it deliberately

[Niamh.]

How did I misinterpret yours? you claimed I did and that I was doing it deliberately

omg I've literally spent the last few pages explaining that to you

[Twosugars]

after words fail, Niamh and Cherie strip and sort out their differences once and for all

https://i.imgur.com/O1ncsMd.jpg

[Niamh.]

after words fail, Niamh and Cherie strip and sort out their differences once and for all

https://i.imgur.com/O1ncsMd.jpg

:oh:

[Kazanne]

Well I'm half Irish and will be supporting England,unlike Cherie,I would still support them if Ireland qualified, I also support Scotland when we aren't in it,but I know the Scots will support anyone but England,people are petty sometimes.

[bots]

Well I'm half Irish and will be supporting England,unlike Cherie,I would still support them if Ireland qualified, I also support Scotland when we aren't in it,but I know the Scots will support anyone but England,people are petty sometimes.

it's not petty, it's a matter of principle :smug:

[Kazanne]

it's not petty, it's a matter of principle :smug:

https://media.giphy.com/media/12GhgDlcPEuy3e/giphy.gif :hehe:

Are you one of those Scots Bots ? lol

[Cherie]

Was there anyone not rooting for Wales in the Euros :think:

[MTVN]

Was there anyone not rooting for Wales in the Euros :think:

Any self respecting Englishman I imagine

[Cherie]

Any self respecting Englishman I imagine

Oh so you have no respect if you support the home teams, I see....

makes me laugh because people will follow their club team with all nationalities and not blink an eye at it, its all kinds of stupid

[MTVN]

It's not really about nationality though, it's just rivalry in the same way that most Man United fans were hoping for Madrid to beat Liverpool in the Champions League. You get some people who say 'you should always support the English team' etc. just as you get people who say you should always support any home nation team but I never buy into that really. By the same token I think it's a bit pathetic when England fans get all moany about Scots saying 'anyone but England', I've no problem with that

[Niamh.]

It's not really about nationality though, it's just rivalry in the same way that most Man United fans were hoping for Madrid to beat Liverpool in the Champions League. You get some people who say 'you should always support the English team' etc. just as you get people who say you should always support any home nation team but I never buy into that really. By the same token I think it's a bit pathetic when England fans get all moany about Scots saying 'anyone but England', I've no problem with that

Personally I think it's more of a joke now anyway, it's been that way for so long :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

For me I want all of the British teams, Ireland, and Italy, Mexico, Japan, and Iceland to do well.

Alot of teams I know, but they're my main ones, even if Scotland want England to fail.:joker:

[Beso]

For me I want all of the British teams, Ireland, and Italy, Mexico, Japan, and Iceland to do well.

Alot of teams I know, but they're my main ones, even if Scotland want England to fail.:joker:

Some dont want england to fail...16/1....come on the hanky waving, bells a jangling, skippity hoppity poofters.

[Mystic Mock]

Some dont want england to fail...16/1....come on the hanky waving, bells a jangling, skippity hoppity poofters.

You described me quite well there.

[chuff me dizzy]

I support England as I'm very proud to be English ( Im not British I'm English ) I think people from the home nations who don't support them are just bitter and jealous that their team never qualified ,those sour grapes are swines to swallow,If by any chance England hadn't got through I would have got behind Scotland,Ireland or Wales if they had qualified and we hadn't (Not much chance of that happening :joker: )

[Nicky91]

i support england because i like the team now and southgate seems like a good manager


good luck for tomorrow

[Niamh.]

I support England as I'm very proud to be English ( Im not British I'm English ) I think people from the home nations who don't support them are just bitter and jealous that their team never qualified ,those sour grapes are swines to swallow,If by any chance England hadn't got through I would have got behind Scotland,Ireland or Wales if they had qualified and we hadn't (Not much chance of that happening :joker: )I hope you mean NI and not ROI as we are not a home nation [emoji12]

[chuff me dizzy]

I hope you mean NI and not ROI as we are not a home nation [emoji12]

No you're not ,but I would still support them, this is what I do ........my husband is half Irish too but considers himself full English

[Alf]

BBC 2 tonight 9pm

England vs New Zealand

Show your support for the boys by tuning in.

[chuff me dizzy]

BBC 2 tonight 9pm

England vs New Zealand

Show your support for the boys by tuning in.

Doing what ?

[Alf]

Doing what ?The greatest sport on Earth. Rugby League.

[Cherie]

The greatest sport on Earth. Rugby League.

when are Ireland playing :dance:

[chuff me dizzy]

The greatest sport on Earth. Rugby League.

My hubby loves it but I cant follow it ,I dont get the rules of it :huh:

[chuff me dizzy]

when are Ireland playing :dance:

Did they qualify ? :joker:

[Alf]

My hubby loves it but I cant follow it ,I dont get the rules of it :huh:The referees don't either?

[chuff me dizzy]

The referees don't either?

Our ref on Monday night :fist::fist: WTF was he all about ?

[Alf]

when are Ireland playing :dance:There was a World cup last year, Ireland was in that, they did ok and played well but they don't stand any chance of beating the likes of Australia, New Zealand or England at the moment, like they do in Rugby Union, they're more of an emerging nation in Rugby League.


England reached the World cup final, not that anybody would have known, it's far too much of a working class Northern sport for the people who run the national media.



Just for you


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[Niamh.]

What's the difference with Rugby league? Are there different rules I mean?

[chuff me dizzy]

What's the difference with Rugby league? Are there different rules I mean?

God knows, its a hard sport to understand

[Nicky91]

it are more financial differences between rugby Union and rugby league

[Niamh.]

God knows, its a hard sport to understandK8nd of got into Rugby Union because we're at least pretty good at that [emoji23]

[Alf]

What's the difference with Rugby league? Are there different rules I mean?Yes. Many different rules, although the ultimate goal of getting the ball over the line for a try is much the same.

[Alf]

K8nd of got into Rugby Union because we're at least pretty good at that [emoji23]Here's a good little 5 minute video explaining the history and rule differences between the two.


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[Niamh.]

Here's a good little 5 minute video explaining the history and rule differences between the two.


sRUHxGwv_VYOh thanks, that was a good history lesson too [emoji106] I don't think I've 3ver watched a Rugby league game but I like the idea of it being a faster pace to RU

[rusticgal]

Saw a few flags on cars yesterday....Ive got my T-shirt and face paint...so im all ready..:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[chuff me dizzy]

All I can say about todays game is ............... WOW !!!!!!!

[Withano]

Unfortunately, the flag has been adopted by racists and nationalists, especially in recent years. I think people would rather wear the shirt nowadays.

[Alf]

Unfortunately, the flag has been adopted by racists and nationalists, especially in recent years. I think people would rather wear the shirt nowadays.The flag has been abbandend by traitors.

[Cherie]

Unfortunately, the flag has been adopted by racists and nationalists, especially in recent years. I think people would rather wear the shirt nowadays.

It’s okay I have wrestled it back, unless you are calling me a racist of course

[Withano]

The flag has been abbandend by traitors.
I don’t think that’s accurate, plenty of patriots avoid the flag because it unfortunately has several negative connotations now. People will just assume I’m having a meltdown about Tommy Robinson or Muslims existing if I put a flag out my window.
It’s okay I have wrestled it back, unless you are calling me a racist of course
Very weak bait, I dont even think youre trying

[Cherie]

I don’t think that’s accurate, plenty of patriots avoid the flag because it unfortunately has several negative connotations now. People will just assume I’m having a meltdown about Tommy Robinson or Muslims existing if I put a flag out my window.

Very weak bait, I dont even think youre trying

why are you worried what others will think :conf:

[Withano]

why are you worried what others will think :conf:

Self-respect? Also I dont even follow football so wouldnt have considered it anyway, I just made the daft mistake of answering to a thread without checking to see who was leering inside waiting for a random argument.

[Cherie]

Self-respect? Also I dont even follow football so wouldnt have considered it anyway, I just made the daft mistake of answering to a thread without checking to see who was leering inside waiting for a random argument.

Poor you..:laugh:

[rusticgal]

Maybe after today's game people might start believing again...

Great game and fantastic result..:cheer2:

[Alf]

Poor you..:laugh:Have you been leering about the forum waiting for Withano to post again Cherie? You've got to stop this.

[Cherie]

Have you been leering about the forum waiting for Withano to post again Cherie? You've got to stop this.

If someone could have given me the heads up he was posting in the nude I would have stayed well out, I blame you Alf

[Alf]

If someone could have given me the heads up he was posting in the nude I would have stayed well out, I blame you AlfI always get the blame around here, it's not fair. He had a dressing gown on when I checked.

[Kazanne]

Maybe after today's game people might start believing again...

Great game and fantastic result..:cheer2:

It was rusti, I hope they can keep momentum,I'de love them to do well.

[Cherie]

I always get the blame around here, it's not fair. He had a dressing gown on when I checked.

It can’t be unseen :bawling:

[Mystic Mock]

It was a great performance off England today.

If we can just draw with Belgium (which I know won't be easy) then this will be our best start to the World Cup in years.

We will have to prepare ourselves though that it will be much tougher than Panama Rugby Team.

[chuff me dizzy]

Are all home nation flags racist or just England ?

[chuff me dizzy]

Maybe after today's game people might start believing again...

Great game and fantastic result..:cheer2:

An amazing game, and just what the fans and players needed to boost confidence in the team

[Crimson Dynamo]

Did you see how many fans Columbia had last night

:omgno:

[Nicky91]

Did you see how many fans Columbia had last night

:omgno:

yes :love:

[Alf]

Are all home nation flags racist or just England ?Just the English.


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[Beso]

The flag has been abbandend by traitors.

:clap1:

[Beso]

Self-respect? Also I dont even follow football so wouldnt have considered it anyway, I just made the daft mistake of answering to a thread without checking to see who was leering inside waiting for a random argument.

Did you find the mirror?

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Belgium game is now a bit of a dead rubber but I reckon just go all out to win and keep the momentum going

[Nicky91]

The Belgium game is now a bit of a dead rubber but I reckon just go all out to win and keep the momentum going

:nono: 1st place or 2nd place is still important to play for, depends if you get a easy or difficult opponent next round

[Beso]

I would be looking to avoid columbia.

[Vanessa]

Come on England :cheer2:

[bots]

The Belgium game is now a bit of a dead rubber but I reckon just go all out to win and keep the momentum going

i think england/belgium will be a good game. Both teams will want to keep to winning ways

[Crimson Dynamo]

:nono: 1st place or 2nd place is still important to play for, depends if you get a easy or difficult opponent next round

England thought that the last time with Iceland

on paper opponents mean nowt in the WC

[Alf]

FIFA warns England fans that pro-Brexit chants against Belgium could be punished.

Sing loud boys and girls!

[Niamh.]

Pro-Brexit chants? ffs :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Not

"you can stick your fckg Brussels up yer ar$e
you can stick your fckg Brussels up yer ar$e
you can stick your fckg Brussels
stick your fckg Brussels
stick your fckg Brussels up yer ar$e
RIGHT UP"

:joker:

[Nicky91]

ok well FIFA already showing their favouritism towards Belgium then

[bots]

I can just see the crowd singing along to "we dont want your custom union" or the other classic "our border is better than your border"

[Alf]

It's coming home
It's coming home
It's coming
Freedom's coming home

[Niamh.]

I can just see the crowd singing along to "we dont want your custom union" or the other classic "our border is better than your border"

:laugh2: