That's like saying that previous Englishmen opposed Scotland's independence, so you're a hypocrite, Spurf. If the Queen tried to abolish football herself, then you'd have a point. I'm and atheist and opposed to the whole concept of the monarchy, but McClean's actions aren't about the anthem or the flag. He clearly has an issue with England, which is fine, but he shouldn't work for an English company in a public role and make it clear to everyone. Either take your money and play your role or hold onto your principles and move to a non-English club. It's completely unprofessional, for a start.
I too prefer English bitter and always make sure I have a pint or two when I'm in England. You can't buy it here, only in cans which have to be kept cold or the beer flies everywhere when you open the tin. The rest is lager or keg beer. You can sometimes get a decent pint of Guinness in places, though.
I think you just contradicted yourself in that post PNP If you are not blaming the Queen for who she represents then you can't blame McClean for who he represents. Thinking about it I did the same thing in reverse so forget that PNP Let's talk about the football and **** McClean and Pullis !
The Queen is the head of an organisation, essentially. She decides what it represents at the moment, in my opinion. McClean's an employee. He's entitled to his opinions and he's free to express them, but he's still representing someone else's brand. I apologise for the horrendous corporate-speak, but you get what I mean. As for him and Pulis, they're both what you'd expect. He values a certain kind of player and attracts them. I have some sort of respect for it, as you know what you're getting with him, but it's annoying that he's given such leeway. I'm sure we're miles out ahead of West Brom in terms of fouls and cards this season, but there's no way we're a dirtier side.
There is a small artisan brewery in Cadiz does a good pale ale in bottles. Expensive though €1.25 a bottle!
West Bromwich Albion have accepted a Football Association charge of failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. The charge relates to a flashpoint towards the end of Albion's 1-1 draw with Spurs at The Hawthorns last weekend. A number of Albion players surrounded referee Jonathan Moss after the official awarded a free kick against James McClean for a hefty challenge on Moussa Dembele. Moss initially waved play on, but then stopped the game following communication from fourth official Lee Mason. In his press conference today, Baggies boss Tony Pulis defended his players. "The players just wanted to know why, after the ref had played on, he pulled it back," he said. "We weren't arguing over the decision we were just questioning why he'd said 'play on' and then pulled it back. "That's the first charge since I've been here in nearly a year and I've never seen that happen before." What a prick! If he had any respect for professional footballers he'd keep it shut and accept that his player should have been sent off. Just as upsetting is the news that Spurs have also accepted the same charge.
