The Old Firm to Ireland?

Discussion in 'Ireland' started by BrianCappellieri, Aug 11, 2002.

  1. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    Ireland chiefs want Old Firm to join them

    Ireland are set to battle England's Nationwide chiefs for the opportunity of including the Old Firm in their competition...

    Tribal Football
     
  2. Shah

    Shah New Member

    What?? What benefit would the Old Firm see in the League of Ireland?? It is a semi-professional outfit, with no big clubs and no teams that have any continental credibility. True that it would help the League of Ireland.. but the Old Firm would have to beg Nationwide League or SPL to stay in if faced with this set of options. Also it would make the Rangers face "hostile" opponets every week. It sure would put Irish football on the map... or hold up.. it would more likely take the Old Firm off the map. Maybe if this falls through.. the League of Wales will come up with an offer.
     
  3. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    What?? What benefit would the Old Firm see in the League of Ireland??
    Last resort I would imagine.

    True that it would help the League of Ireland.
    Exactly. The article is about Irish officials wanting them to join

    but the Old Firm would have to beg Nationwide League or SPL to stay in if faced with this set of options.
    I know everyone has their own opinion but talk of joining the Nationwide league in two years has flared up again. I was wondering if anyone thought it was a realistic possibility? And if it's a good idea?

    Also it would make the Rangers face "hostile" opponets every week.
    Nothing wrong with that...
     
  4. RichardL

    RichardL BigSoccer Supporter

    May 2, 2001
    Berkshire
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    This has to be a non-starter. Or just a joke. The Irish league is far weaker than the Scottish premier. It would be like the Old Firm joining the Scottish division 1.
     
  5. Don Homer

    Don Homer New Member

    Jun 2, 2002
    Dublin, Ireland
    I wouldn't lose sleep over it. For so many reasons, it will not happen.

    Although I am amused by some of the Scottish football snobs! Its coffee-smelling time! :)
     
  6. Parkhead_Faithful

    Parkhead_Faithful New Member

    Dec 19, 2001
    Glasgow,Scotland
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
    Them Irish are funny peeps.
     
  7. Nigel_Sausagepump

    Nigel_Sausagepump New Member

    Jul 22, 2002
    UK
    Them Irish are funny peeps?!
    Son, I wouldn't want the Old Firm in Ireland if it meant every taxpayer there got 10% of their next bill from the Revenue Commissioners!
     
  8. Parkhead_Faithful

    Parkhead_Faithful New Member

    Dec 19, 2001
    Glasgow,Scotland
    I dont think youve got much to worry about ;)
     
  9. Slash/ED

    Slash/ED New Member

    Apr 19, 2002
    Dublin
    Good luck defending the championship this year, I heart mighty livingston and Hearts will provide a stern outfit for which to test your championship metal on.
     
  10. SJFC4ever

    SJFC4ever New Member

    May 12, 2000
    Edinburgh
    Perhaps Rantic would want to be closer to their fanbase? ;)
     

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