Originally Posted by Stu (Post 2694146)

What's that, you say? Sorry, but that hole you have dug is quiet deep, and all I can hear is echoes.

Of course it matters if it's a world cup final. Are you undergoing lobotomy or something? Of course it happens but it should not happen. Not in this day and age.

Even if you support Henry, the fact that you want us to accept it with dignity is somewhat hilarious, and shows a complete lack of understanding of the concept of dignity on your part.

Nobody will remember this just the bitter fans? There is a little concept in our world called history, you know. People remember and communicate history. This won't be forgotten, like it or not.

This has nothing to do with us being Irish. This has nothing whatsoever to do with race. I'm not asking for a replay. I'm not asking for an overhaul of FIFA management. But the mere fact that he wont admit it was deliberate controlling of the ball, which it was, shows a complete lack of character and honesty on his part. You sure do have some funny fucking role models.


Is that why it's making the news all over the world? If you like Henry, fair enough, but comments like these are going to give people the impression that your a fucking moron.

Originally Posted by InOne (Post 2694147)

Wildcat you talk bollocks, do you have a problem with the Irish or something? Or can St Henry (the cheating scumbag) do no wrong in your eyes?

Originally Posted by Wildcat! (Post 2694155)

How many times do I have to tell you, I dont speak moron, every time you try to address me?

Originally Posted by Wildcat! (Post 2694151)

YOu think your sad insults are gonna change the facts, that France have advanced to the world cup, and you havent. GO ahead and insult away, if it makes you feel any better. Actually, go join the idiotic FB I hate Henry pages, thats a good therapy session for you.

And no, no one is gonna remember Ireland getting knocked out of the qualifying for the world cup by a controversial goal, like it or not. You probably will, but most people in the world wont!

Henry didnt do it on purpose, he handled it, but he didnt mean to.
Again Get OVER it (of course you wont, but oh well)!

And you talking like I give a **** how it reflects on me! Bitch please!

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 2694162)

France have advanced to the world cup and we have not. Wow. No ****? Sterling argumentation on your part. Man, my insults sure are not going to change world events this time!

People will remember this. And people do care about this. And not just the Irish. The fact that your not willing to accept this is hilarious.

If only the Irish cared, why has it made international news all over the world? Can you give me a straight answer to that?

Christ your fucking something.

Originally Posted by David (Post 2694157)

At the end of the day, Ireland had no chance of winning the World Cup anyway. Henry just saved the players and the fans a long journey.

Originally Posted by Wildcat! (Post 2694170)

Of course it will make the news, just like all the games on the last day of the WC qualifying make the news. Of course it will be on the highlights . Portugal advancing also made the news wordwide, so did all the other teams who played yesterday. In a couple of weeks, no one will give a damn, or even remember it, like I said before, apart from you guys!!

Originally Posted by 30stone (Post 2694173)

Ireland wont get a rematch,

Things happen like this in football all the time, although somthing needs to be done (and probably will now) i cant see them over ruling the desicion as it goes back on everything they stand for.
As for ireland being minutes away from maybe going to the world cup, there was still a pretty good chance they wernt..
Henry isnt the devil.. he handled the ball in the area which loads have and have got away with..

Originally Posted by 30stone (Post 2694173)

Ireland wont get a rematch,

Things happen like this in football all the time, although somthing needs to be done (and probably will now) i cant see them over ruling the desicion as it goes back on everything they stand for.
As for ireland being minutes away from maybe going to the world cup, there was still a pretty good chance they wernt..
Henry isnt the devil.. he handled the ball in the area which loads have and have got away with..

Originally Posted by David (Post 2694157)

At the end of the day, Ireland had no chance of winning the World Cup anyway. Henry just saved the players and the fans a long journey.

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 2694179)

But did they prompt international debate? Or make the front pages of the sports sections? Or get such column inch in countries that don't even give two ***** about soccer? Stop comparing it to any old fucking match coverage.

I can't continue this. It's simply impossible to try and draw an adult conversation out of you and I'm not risking a ban just to air my opinions on your hackneyed, matter-of-factly, guttertrash posts. No doubt other members will bury you in time, and ol' Stu will be waiting to piss on your grave.

Have fun, kid.

Originally Posted by Wildcat! (Post 2694180)

Something to be done? What the hell is gonna be done? There is no way in hell, anything can be done, about a hand ball that wasnt seen by the referees. NOthing whatsoever. The only thing they can ever review in football if they decide to are maybe missed calls like the ball going over the line or not. Thats it!
Like many people who have been on the wrong end of the stick before, they will have to get over it, or go get some therapy!

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2694181)

Right Ben, you obviously didn't watch the match or hear from people who've commented on how deserving Ireland were of the victory... even french people have accepted this. 1

And he didn't just handle it - he Deliberately handled it and then celebrated the goal, and then refused to apologize for it in his press conference. He actually laughed off the suggestion that he should have told the ref, basically passingthe blame onto the shoulders of the officials. 2

And that's the captain of France talking and basically condoning cheating on live television!! He's an absolute moron and he's disgraced the game.

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2694182)

yes, they've denied the greatest and fairest supporters in the world the opportunity to travel to the world cup and enjoy every moment of it.

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 2694185)

I would rather not address the forum troll, but I am sure someone can point out to him the sixty six thousand or so articles that have appeared in international press in the short space of twenty four hours.

Originally Posted by setanta (Post 2694182)

yes, they've denied the greatest and fairest supporters in the world the opportunity to travel to the world cup and enjoy every moment of it.

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 2694189)

Of course we would be happy, it's natural to be happy. Nobody is blaming the French fans. I'm sure they are delighted.

Why should he apologize? Because he blatantly broke a huge rule in a huge game. Sounds like an opening for an apology, at least on my planet.

Originally Posted by 30stone (Post 2694186)

Yeah thats what i mean, they wont get anything from this, but something may be done in the future to prevent these things happening.



1: I watched it, i said you were the better team yesterday but not by much.

2: Why should he? they should have been doing their jobs properly and to a high standard.. Henry ****ed up yes but hes not the ****ing anti crist.

And ill say again (though im sure you wont listen) Irish public would be happy if you went through on a goal the same way, just because your in the world cup.

Originally Posted by Stu (Post 2694192)

In fairness, your just asking for a whole ugly can of worms to be opened here...