[retired_irishbri]

Originally posted by adamj11:
Well no, you haven't cleared it up to stop pedantic irish children complaining(ME131) you would need to say British Isles not UK, which ROI is not part of.

we're not british isles either

[retired_Multislayer]

yes you are, the british Isles consists of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the channel islands, the isle of mann and the Shetlands, the UK consists of GB and NI, GB consists of England,Wales and Scotland.

[retired_irishbri]

Originally posted by adamj11:
yes you are, the british Isles consists of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the channel islands, the isle of mann and the Shetlands, the UK consists of GB and NI, GB consists of England,Wales and Scotland.

techniqualy yes but irish people generally reject recognition of being called british isles, it would be like if irish people started calling england "irish island" you would reject this title but we'd be using it,if you get what i mean

[retired_flower]

The British Isles is the correct name for it, the Irish island would have no basis in reality at all. There's a huge difference. Yes, it's offensive, which is why it's not used. Nor is the ROI part of the UK or Britain in any way.

However I think it's fair to say that a lot of people simply don't see it as a huge issue now that things have settled down, so would it not be easier just to go with the usage of British = UK & Ireland? (Anyone thinking this is just "pedantry", shut up and learn your history).

This thread has been derailed hard:

Joe Mattoack, Ashley Chambers and Matty Fryat are all -8 PA, and can therefore turn out quite well, Mattack and Chambers in particular.

[retired_Apostrophe]

Thanks Arathonas!

Yes, Mattocks one of my favourite players on fm08. Chambers looks quality for his age and fryatt isn't too far behind.

Anyway on my n'castle game, i've brought in:

Nicky Hunt---5m
Ross McCormack---2.4m
Matt Hill---500k
Chris Burke---2.8m
Richard Stearman---2.2m
Owen Garvan---2m
Craig Cathcart---1m
David Jones---2.7m

After winning all five of my friendlies comfortably, my first prem game was home to lpool. I was naturally expecting a tough game but was surprised when i romped to a 6-1 victory!

Tell me what you think of my signings and any British wonderkids you come across.

ArcticMonkey

p.s- sorry about the huge arguement i seemed to have gave caused tonight. Or shall we just call it a slight discussion.

[retired_jasperuga]

Originally posted by Me131:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by theincrediblehulk:
<BLOCKQUOTE>no ireland are'nt part of Britain,and irish people don't like to be called part of Britain, Northerin Ireland is british,so cathcart and evans are british, but doyle is not he is irish

Lets not go into the politics of it eh? The guy who started the thread is happy with people recommending Irish players as well so lets just leave it at that. </BLOCKQUOTE>
ok,well put British and irish players </BLOCKQUOTE>


ffs idiot the threads already been made and he stated Irish players can be included too and lets face it if we really wanted your crappy little island we'd just take it again

[retired_Apostrophe]

Originally posted by BillyLikesFish&Chips:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Me131:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by theincrediblehulk:
<BLOCKQUOTE>no ireland are'nt part of Britain,and irish people don't like to be called part of Britain, Northerin Ireland is british,so cathcart and evans are british, but doyle is not he is irish

Lets not go into the politics of it eh? The guy who started the thread is happy with people recommending Irish players as well so lets just leave it at that. </BLOCKQUOTE>
ok,well put British and irish players </BLOCKQUOTE>


ffs idiot the threads already been made and he stated Irish players can be included too and lets face it if we really wanted your crappy little island we'd just take it again </BLOCKQUOTE>

Dont really want to comment but, WELL SAID MATE! :p

[rajcoolguy4u007]

Sam Vokes
Striker
17
cost:150k

amazing young welshman, 17 and double digits in most stats.

[retired_Apostrophe]

Originally posted by massum:
Sam Vokes
Striker
17
cost:150k

amazing young welshman, 17 and double digits in most stats.

Thanks mate, will have a look at him tomorrow. Off to bed now.

[retired_racinchick17]

Originally posted by Me131:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by adamj11:
yes you are, the british Isles consists of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the channel islands, the isle of mann and the Shetlands, the UK consists of GB and NI, GB consists of England,Wales and Scotland.

techniqualy yes but irish people generally reject recognition of being called british isles, it would be like if irish people started calling england "irish island" you would reject this title but we'd be using it,if you get what i mean </BLOCKQUOTE>

What are you on mate? I'm welsh and know plenty of irishmen, and they all know Ireland is one of the British Isles...