The atmosphere was so toxic I left on 60 minutes. In my block 308 they just wanted to fight everyone and some people obliged. As I walked up from town before the game they were just chanting I,I, IRA repeatedly. The ones that were not openly pissing in the street were too drunk to stand up. The media reported none of it. They seem to get a free pass like Liverpool fans. I hope we never draw them again.I know I was sat in front of them in 105 where it kicked off because of it.
There were City fans coming from three blocks away to have a pop and help us out in our section.
Apart from putting their camera phone lights on at 67 minutes for the 50 years since their European Cup win thing, it was literally 44 minutes of IRA songs in the second half.
In a region that’s been bombed 6 times by the IRA (4 in Manchester 2 in Warrington), two little boys dying in Warrington and many injured in Manchester.
And a handsome fucker apparently. Although no proof has been offered to substantiate such a claim.Apart from Celtic, I specifically like Magicpole. One of the best posters here and genuinely funny lad. Intelligent and eloquent. Top lad.
I am not from your shores so don't really understand it completely, but guess it's English vs Scottish (or English vs Irish, lol) plus Scottish vs Celtic thing :=)
From info I gathered from Irish people when I was living in Dubrovnik and they were coming there as tourists, they're not fans of English too :)
And a handsome fucker apparently. Although no proof has been offered to substantiate such a claim.
It’s funny because Celtic and all their fans are often criticised on here to hyperbolic levels. @Magicpole is usually goaded on everything Celtic on the forum usually by folk who seem to be from other parts of Scotland and support City as well as whatever their local team is? It seems some of it also comes from folk who must have a dog in the fight in some possible ancestral way as they come across as totally obsessed with Celtic for some bizarre reason? Some of it is just harmless banter directed in jest towards a visiting non-City fan. Luckily, MP is a cool guy and he takes it in good spirits and can give as good as he gets. If my only experience of Scottish football fan culture was taken from comments I read in threads like these I’d say the non Celtic fans seem to be the more likely to shit-stir and take conversations away from banter to something which they think proves all Celtic fans are IRA loving bigots.
I’ve seen it. They do it to get a reaction. I ignore the ****s.The reason most City fans hate them is because these c*nts sing in praise of the organisation that bombed the Arndale. At every game.Their own stadium is bedecked with huge banners in praise of these murderers as any quick Google search will confirm. Seriously mate, have a look, it’ll only take seconds. How they haven’t been shut down is beyond me.
Has Ntcham signed for Celtic or is he on loan?
@Magicpole I'll go against wind here and say I like Celtic. Yes, you're shit (not you, the team, lol) and have some ****ish elements in your fanbase, but I still like Celtic. Best atmosphere on the island by a fucking mile.
Congratulations @Magicpole on your clubs title success. You can concentrate on Europa league now.
That's what true friendship is all about.Cheers Mat. Normal service resumed after the overhyped Sevco were out in their place. Can’t wait to get them at home. We will fucking hammer them. My big Sevco pal is in a state of bereavement. I’m texting him on an hourly basis to make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid.
I do what I can. He’s my best pal.
Watching that yesterday, I fail to see how some bookies had Sevco down as favourites for the game. They were, to use a sweaty saying, utter gash. Celtic weren't that much better, mind. But you were better.Cheers Mat. Normal service resumed after the overhyped Sevco were out in their place. Can’t wait to get them at home. We will fucking hammer them. My big Sevco pal is in a state of bereavement. I’m texting him on an hourly basis to make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid.
I do what I can. He’s my best pal.
Watching that yesterday, I fail to see how some bookies had Sevco down as favourites for the game. They were, to use a sweaty saying, utter gash. Celtic weren't that much better, mind. But you were better.
We have just bought a young City player. The deliciously named Jerimie Frimpong, on a four year deal. Dutch U 19 International. Anybody who watches the younger City teams know anything about him?
Why did we sell him?Cracking little player. He's only small which is his main concern, but he's stupidly fast and glides past people as if they're not there. Never stops running, has a tremendous attitude and seems a really nice lad too. Right-back, can play on the left as well. He's not brilliant defensively, but he works very hard and has very, very good recovery pace. Given his age and size I suspect he's one to be slowly integrated. If he gets in though, you'll enjoy him. Regular academy watchers loved him as he's so so exciting.
Why did we sell him?
Cracking little player. He's only small which is his main concern, but he's stupidly fast and glides past people as if they're not there. Never stops running, has a tremendous attitude and seems a really nice lad too. Right-back, can play on the left as well. He's not brilliant defensively, but he works very hard and has very, very good recovery pace. Given his age and size I suspect he's one to be slowly integrated. If he gets in though, you'll enjoy him. Regular academy watchers loved him as he's so so exciting.
Why did we sell him?
I don't recall if there were any other factors, but Dionkou being taken on tour this summer over Frimpong would definitely suggest he was ahead in the pecking order.I presume we wouldn't if he'd wanted to stay. Frimpong said himself that he knew of Celtic's interest ages ago, and I saw rumours knocking about that he felt it'd be worth moving on for his career really. When you look at who's in front of him you can't really blame the lad! Walker, Cancelo, probably Dionkou given his size. We'd even probably play any of our CBs or Fernandinho or even Sterling as a RWB before he'd get a kick too. He's really, really liked in general, but I can only presume they just honoured his wishes as i'm not sure he had any intention of signing a contract in the future.
I don't recall if there were any other factors, but Dionkou being taken on tour this summer over Frimpong would definitely suggest he was ahead in the pecking order.
https://www.mancity.com/news/first-...an-city-asia-pre-season-tour-travelling-squad