Kirung going on about original patter Go make another thread about Scottish football you thick proud Oirishman
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Ireland now lead the group of death after a historic win away in Vienna. Result never in doubt and should arguably have been a bigger scoreline over an Austria side some shrewdies tipped to win the Euros. James McClean with a memorable run and finish for the Emerald Isle who are adored worldwide and loved by everyone.
"As a player playing for England i knew I was head and shoulders above all my team mates in terms of ability and my team mates also knew how good I was but one thing our side and most England sides don't have is unity. You look at the like of Ireland and see them scrapping and fighting for every ball, really passionate and leaving nothing on the field of play. I remember when our fans had to tear Landsdowne Road to pieces when we went 1 down vs them in Dublin. We were getting our arses kicked and the lads knew it. I spoke to them after the game and said let's use the Irish as our template to try build success. Let's fight for each other and back each other to the end and the result will take care of itself. Sadly we didn't and most English sides are still searching for that spirit to this day" Excerpt taken from Paul Gascoigne's book; Crocodile tears, beer and football. My life story.
Wales winning 1 nil at H/T thanks to some awful defending from Nastasic with Bale the hero once more. Great for the Welsh to produce a player of that calibre. Best British player ever?