JFK-1 1,693 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Quote It’ll be a combination of Celtic fans singing republican songs and Irish fans pretending they’ve got direct ties to Celtic. A cringe-fest, if you will. Scott Brown is having his testimonial at Celtic Park in the near future, and Ireland have been announced as the opposition. Everything seems in place – except the logic as to why. Nobody quite epitomises Celtic like ‘Broony’ and the club’s former manager Martin O’Neill would be bringing his Irish side to Glasgow as some sort of gesture. As everyone knows, the Derry native is one of Celtic’s most decorated managers, so there is some sort of link, even if it doesn’t quite stand up as credible. The rationale for bringing an international side to Glasgow will be dressed up as a warm-up for the Republic’s games against France and the USA, but in reality, the idea to bring an international side to Parkhead is only to boost attendance figures. It’ll be a combination of Celtic fans singing republican songs and Irish fans pretending they’ve got direct ties to Celtic. A cringe-fest, if you will. Everyone is entitled to their political views, but that level of immersion in Irish republicanism will only do a few things. One of those things is undermining a footballer who has served a football club with relative grace for over a decade. Money has never mattered too much to Brown and his sentiment and affection for the club he’s played for has always been the primary reason for his loyalty. His testimonial should reflect that, but instead Celtic want a PR exercise that will backfire brilliantly. This isn’t an attack on anyone – it’s merely an observation that the most likely explanation is usually the right one. O’Neill shouldn’t be altering a schedule of a national side, regardless of whether or not they’re in the World Cup. That squad, by the way, will include Aiden McGeady. This is the same McGeady who was booed out of the Celtic Park while representing Ireland against Scotland not so long ago. While you can certainly differentiate between Celtic fans and Scotland fans, the point remains that this game has far too many red flags to have been green-lighted. While we’re on this topic – why not play Scotland? If you’re a Scotland international that played alongside Scott Brown, surely, you’d want to play with and against him for a celebration of his career? However, we return to politics. Would Scotland, and its political divisions, unify to honour one of its internationals? You’d like to think so. What should be a great day for Scott Brown, his family, Celtic and his friends will instead be a playground for PR, an example of nonsensical political ties and an international team who should be in the middle of their own training camp instead of jogging around, half-paced. Sure, we’ll have the second leg in Dublin altogether, will we? https://news.paddypower.com/football/2018/03/26/scott-brown-testimonial/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 John Greig testimonial - Rangers v Scotland. Scott Brown testimonial - Celtc v Rep of Ireland. I think that tells us all we need to know. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Is he irish? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, the gunslinger said: Is he irish? Looks it, to be fair. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,960 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, the gunslinger said: Is he irish? Science hasn't found a name for it yet.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,116 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 To be fair, Broonaldo only eats Irish lego. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Gonzo79 said: Looks it, to be fair. He is the living image of the Untermensch Hitler put on a poster to justify invading eastern europe. Search and you'll see it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, boabie said: He is the living image of the Untermensch Hitler put on a poster to justify invading eastern europe. Search and you'll see it. I see what you mean. Hitler would've been more successful if he'd used an image of McGinn at Hibs. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 He is the prime example of how someone can be completely chewed up and brainwashed when you become part of that cult. Every week they become more of a parody of themselves. It just goes to show how actual ROI folk feel about them rather than the self proclaimed plastic ones. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, StuGers said: He is the prime example of how someone can be completely chewed up and brainwashed when you become part of that cult. Every week they become more of a parody of themselves. It just goes to show how actual ROI folk feel about them rather than the self proclaimed plastic ones. I've lived and worked among those in the ROI. To a man they were great. The plastics are a different kettle of fish. O'Neil is a plastic. His mind is elsewhere and infected by his time at the Paedodome. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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