Robroysboy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 for me it's all about the big games though. The glory if we win. Feels like a cup final Rather we qualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 canny wait to play England. The whole team will raise their game and get stuck in. But like the Holland, Spain and Germany games, will still lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Rather we qualified. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Easy to say when you fairly regularly qualify for tournaments. Which we don't but carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Which we don't but carry on. Compared to Scotland you do, but carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) You originally asked: How could anyone be put off following their country all over Europe 3/4 times a year?! I then explained that people could understandably be put off spending their time and money on away games if the team are pish. You may think that means people "aren't worth a shite" and that's fair enough but nobody is obliged to go to away games, especially when they have other priorities. Apologies, I worded that wrong. I mean't how could anyone be put off following their country in qualifiers (If it's affordable) all over Europe in that you'll have at least 3 a year. My point is being 'pish' shouldn't come into it. My father brought me up on the national Irish football team and no matter how poor we are, I'd never be put off supporting them tbh. Believe me, we've had plenty of bad times ourselves with our national eggball chasers (rugby team) being the Irish bandwagoner's wet dream the last 15 years while the gutter press went to town on our national football side rather than the rugby one for not living up the expectations at different times. Not sure if you have the same problem with your rugby team. Edited December 22, 2015 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Compared to Scotland you do, but carry on. We don't regularly qualify irrespective of how Scotland gets on and we don't judge it on that basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Rather we qualified.Spot on.You ask any Northern Ireland supporter would they rather beat England,Spain and Russia in qualifier games (which they did) and not qualify in those campaigns or qualify for the Euros next year (29 years since their last major tournament) and come out of a relatively easy group with no major scalps. Edited December 22, 2015 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 We don't regularly qualify irrespective of how Scotland gets on and we don't judge it on that basis. Why are you here then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Why are you here then? ? Sorry I didn't get the TA memo not to rub sensitive souls like you up the wrong way. I'm posting on a football forum like your goodself and entitled to put my view across. I don't take the view that if Ireland do shite in football then it's okay because Scotland do shite so why would I judge Ireland based on how Scotland do just because I'm posting on TAMB? What's your problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 ? Sorry I didn't get the TA memo not to rub sensitive souls like you up the wrong way. I'm posting on a football forum like your goodself and entitled to put my view across. I don't take the view that if Ireland do shite in football then it's okay because Scotland do shite so why would I judge Ireland based on how Scotland do just because I'm posting on TAMB? What's your problem? The big difference between me and you posting here is that I actually support Scotland. You coming in here saying you don't regularly qualify when this will be the 3rd/4th(?) tournament since we last managed makes you come across as a smug #####. Which would be my main problem. Other than that, welcome. Make yourself at home. Why not tell everybody your views on Scottish Independence and if Rangers are still Rangers or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Would take 2 humping from England if it meant we made a play off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Would take 2 humping from England if it meant we made a play off. yes obviously, but it doesn't work that way does it. I have feeling that if we get points off england that might help us get the play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHTOWER 1314 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Nope !! DISAPPOINTED at no qualifying for france but certainly not losing interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Would take 2 humping from England if it meant we made a play off. We will take 2 humpings and also not make the playoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Which we don't but carry on. Well you've qualified for this one, qualified for Euro 2012 and also the 2002 world cup - All since we were both at France 98 which was our last tournament. Capiche!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanovic Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Fairly scunnered. Had always wanted to do a full campaign, went to every Away and all homes (except Gib), spent thousands - had a cracking time but alas - no avail. Struggling to justify the next campaign, or find a desire to go to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipped flake Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 All, Just a thought on this lead up to Christmas.... Anybody losing interest in Scotland National team.... All welcome to reply. not been on this site for weeks as lost interest in the trolls on here. Also lost any enthusiasm for the Scotland team due to, mainly, the greed of the SFA and also their blind adherence to the 'Scottish football needs a strong rangers' mantra. Not renewing my membership after God knows how many years, and will only go to a home game if it is on a Saturday (sadly I have no idea when the home games are scheduled for). If enough of the mates are going to Wembley I will probably go down, assuming I can get my hands on a ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 A wee bit if I'm being honest. It's not just Scotland and the failed campaign but losing interest in football in general. Barely watch any games now and find myself checking scores news etc less frequently. Despite that I'll still watch all the Scotland games and would go to all the home games if still in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcountry jock Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Would take 2 humping from England if it meant we made a play off. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyshaker Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 losing interest in football in general. I'm with you on that tbh, I don't watch as many games now either. I still enjoy going to games and putting a coupon on a Saturday but I can go many weekends and not see any of the goals. Maybe a symptom of getting older, I figure I'll get back into it again when my son gets into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 A wee bit if I'm being honest. It's not just Scotland and the failed campaign but losing interest in football in general. Barely watch any games now and find myself checking scores news etc less frequently. Despite that I'll still watch all the Scotland games and would go to all the home games if still in Scotland. I think I'm the same but just with professional football. I love playing the game as much now as when I was a kid, even if the legs struggle a bit more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I've had it. A sad end to 36 years of following the nation (20 of them abroad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo `81 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Have to admit I'm in the "losing interest in football altogether" category also.. Stopped supporting my club team - Airdrie - this year as they cosied up to Rangers just that one time too many for my liking Generally sick of the pettiness and constant squabbling about f___ all in Scottish football, all the "ma da's bigger than your Da" & "whatabout" nonsense Was on holiday in USA in October and when talking to Americans who were slating football - mainly the diving and play acting it has to be said - found, for the 1st time, I had absolutely no inclination to attempt to "defend" football Will always, always want Scotland to win but found it hard to get motivated to watch, even Scotland games during last year, and honestly couldn't tell you last time I watched a club game on TV from start to finish -- I subscribe to Sky Sports for pretty much the Boxing and NFL coverage alone now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Well you've qualified for this one, qualified for Euro 2012 and also the 2002 world cup - All since we were both at France 98 which was our last tournament. Capiche!? The Irish didn't make it to that one. Edited December 23, 2015 by Toepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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