[Archived] International Football

[daren]

I wonder does that go back to the Clarkson article about losing your national identity. I know as an Irish person that most of the country were profoundly disappointed by both the Rugby and football teams recent performances.

[LWX]

can remember the feeling at Old Trafford when Jason Roberts scored that equaliser and I can honestly say I have never been so proud of the team that I supported that day, nor have I ever felt so connected with my fellow supporters. We were all one that day.

Amazing game .....I remember turning to the seat behind me when J-Rob scored and sticking a big kiss on the chops of an old lady behind me...... !!!!

[James No. 7]

Krislu (Norway) and James (Australia) - what about if you are BORN in Blackburn? You don't have a say in that! For many people their feeling of local pride is far greater than that of national pride - particularly in recent years.

Well, that is another reason for taking club over country. I actually take the club over country position myself. I just explained one of many reasons why club might be chosen over country, if you re-read my wording. I never discounted other reasons.

[roversmum]

England? I want to see the players come out with proud smiles on their faces. I want them to sing the National Anthem with pride, not shift about on their feet in embarrassment. I want them to play out of their skins, to give their all for the shirt. I want a coach who is his own man, who can motivate the players and inspire them. Not much to ask, is it? Then again...........

[ABBEY]

you need me then mum

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Roversmum did a pretty good candidate speech. I vote her.