Category Archives: Ireland

Appeals, appeals

Well, Ireland's appeal was denied. Wrongfully, I might add. FIFA is a bunch of FOOFAs who don't know POOPa about sportsmanship and proper play. So Ireland suffers. This other appeal, though, should be heard. I really see no reason why … Continue reading

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Dealing with the Irish disappointment

Elizabeth wants to make sure I did not go hoodlum on the newsroom in light of the French travesty against the Irish. She points out our inate ability to embrace these kinds of things, and she's right. This should actually … Continue reading

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Ireland's rogue's gallery

A brief list of those who have committed crimes against the Irish: (Anyone who can guess all and their significance wins Thanksgiving dinner at Alan's)            

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England backs the Irish cause!

Even the Brits are standing up for purity and righteousness. The London Times writes that Thierry Henry's hand ball "was pure, calculated cheating."

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How bad is Ireland's outrage?

Even the French are ashamed. Imagine that one.

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Ireland's outrage, Henry caught red-handed

Here's the proof of the hand ball that eliminated Ireland from the World Cup. Clearly a hand ball, no? Something MUST be done.

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A nation mourns

The Irish Times is soooo right. Thierry Henry's hand ball was "shameful stuff."

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"Hand of Gaul!" says the Independent

It also says that Thierry Henry admitted he cheated to send France to the World Cup. What are the folks in the Hague doing? Should the World Court not be involved here?

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Ireland's outrage … continued

Folks in Ireland are calling for a rematch from FIFA in light of this blatant hand ball. “If the game’s going to survive, it’s got to be an equal playing field,” (Ireland's Liam) Brady (who obviously has something to do … Continue reading

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This is blatant thievery and pilfery and robbery …

How does it happen that Ireland gets jobbed in a World Cup playoff and thus does not qualify for South Africa? I'm calling for an international investigation. Too, if the Irish are going to get jobbed, isn't it the British … Continue reading

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