So.. France v Ireland and Ireland v France

[jimmy two times]

I actually think European teams get a bit of a raw deal in terms of World cup qualification. Only 13 teams represented and one of them only because they are the holders. 5 teams qualify from Asia/Oceania. I don't think this is balanced. Some very good European teams have not qualified for the world cup because of the stringent and competitive qualifying process. Apart from Ireland, Russia, Turkey, Romania, Croatia and Sweden. All teams with good pedigree.

[matthew123]

This is the video of Roy Keane's reaction to the Handball - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8370497.stm

[red devil]

Hand of Frog...

[matthew123]

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[Mick Mac]

Back of standard tonight Henry says there should be a replay (cos he cheated )but thats easy to say now that the French and FIFA have said no. This is his way of getting himself off the hook i guess. Statement reads like it was written by a lawyer. Pfft.

[candj]

Sorry if this has been mentioned but Henry's Wikipedia page was vandalised when someone referred to him as 'Le C*nt.' Made me chuckle.

[Mick Mac]

whoops

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

There's an echo in here.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

There's an echo in here.

[candj]

but can you spot the two differences PGC?

[candj]

but can you spot the two differences PGC?

[Mick Mac]

200

I bet Sean did not thinkhe would get 200 posts when he set up this thread.

[Mick Mac]

200

I bet Sean did not thinkhe would get 200 posts when he set up this thread.

[Mick Mac]

damn phone. Keeps re submitting my posts - cos theyre so good.

[Mick Mac]

damn phone. Keeps re submitting my posts - cos theyre so good.

[Mick Mac]

Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> Ask a Greek if he takes and exception to it, and

> when you've picked youerself up off the

> floor...you'll know.

The Irish and the Greeks.......

[Mick Mac]

Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> Ask a Greek if he takes and exception to it, and

> when you've picked youerself up off the

> floor...you'll know.

The Irish and the Greeks.......

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Nice to see you provided subtitles for us English-speaking types.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Nice to see you provided subtitles for us English-speaking types.

[silverfox]

Sky News:

Ireland Ask To Be 33rd World Cup Team

Can someone please explain to me how this works?

[silverfox]

Oh, I see - the first report wasn't that clear. Ireland is asking that the competition is expanded, but if Ireland is allowed to participate Costa Rica will also have to be included it appears.

[Atila Reincarnate]

As Vic Reeves once famously said "You wouldn't let it lie"

[Mick Mac]

And the Germans have just appealed against the 1966 result on the basis of the ball not being over the line. They have about as much chance of success.

I'm beginning to side with Roy Keane on the FAI. All this; please, its not fair, stuff is pathetic.

[Atila Reincarnate]

As Roy Keane quite rightly pointed out, when Ireland got the benefit of a VERY dubious penalty decision against Georgia, you didn't hear any calls from the FAI for a replay then, and it was that penalty which put Ireland through. So enough now please.

[????]

The other thing to remember is Ireland weren't even through before the handball - they were looking like facing a penalty shoot out!