cheeky oirish

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 30-11-2009 11:21 AM

requesting a place at the WC finals next year

Fifa's Sepp Blatter has revealed the Republic of Ireland have requested a spot in the 2010 World Cup finals as an extra team after their play-off defeat.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/8386207.stm

maybe we should ask for a place as well

we could say we weren't happy with burley and could we play the group games again

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 30-11-2009 11:23 AM

FFS are they still bleating about this?

**Calvin** · 30-11-2009 11:25 AM

I felt sorry for them at the time, they're taking the proverbial now though.

**Bad Martini** · 30-11-2009 11:26 AM

They got cheated. Simple.

We got cheated against Italy when instead of us getting the ball and getting what we needed, THEY cheated us out a free-kick, scored and ****ed up our campaign.

We get on with it. The Irish are starting to sound decidely like England did when auld Diego Armando skelped the ball in the net....FFS, ye's lost....

ENDOF

**Ritchie** · 30-11-2009 11:28 AM

imagine it was scotland that it happened too.... im sure we'd all be the same.

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 30-11-2009 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

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FFS are they still bleating about this?

i'm more surprised at the fact blatter is even considering taking it to the committee
"I will bring it to the attention of the Executive Committee," said Blatter.

Regarding the Republic's case, the president added that Costa Rica, who also believe they were unfairly denied a place in the finals - this time because of an offside goal from Uruguay - would also have to be acknowledged if extra places are discussed.

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 30-11-2009 11:31 AM

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i'm more surprised at the fact blatter is even considering taking it to the committee
"I will bring it to the attention of the Executive Committee," said Blatter.

Regarding the Republic's case, the president added that Costa Rica, who also believe they were unfairly denied a place in the finals - this time because of an offside goal from Uruguay - would also have to be acknowledged if extra places are discussed.

That's just so they can have a laugh at the Board meeting. It'll be dealt with at the end under AOB (not Alan O'Brien).

**oxymoron** · 30-11-2009 11:31 AM

Ireland - yes, you got cheated, it was blatant but the only difference between that and the numerous other times it happens to the rest of us, was the cameras caught it so well. Get over yourselves and move on.

***Wembley67*** · 30-11-2009 11:36 AM

embarrassing

***Bayern Bru*** · 30-11-2009 11:48 AM

I was supporting ROI on the night and was understandably gutted but for pity's sake. A 33 team world cup? Is one group just going to have 5 teams instead of 4? Or will they invite the CR's along as well and have 4.25 teams in each group?

It'll never happen. Much as I'd love to support ROI in the world cup, I can't see how they're going to get in.

Madness.

**Andy74** · 30-11-2009 11:51 AM

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requesting a place at the WC finals next year

Fifa's Sepp Blatter has revealed the Republic of Ireland have requested a spot in the 2010 World Cup finals as an extra team after their play-off defeat.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/8386207.stm

maybe we should ask for a place as well

we could say we weren't happy with burley and could we play the group games again

You would think they were in the world cup before the handball - they weren't - they were level and still had the game to win somehow.

**Austinho** · 30-11-2009 11:52 AM

The fact is, at no point during the France game, (or the entire campaign for that matter) were Ireland ever in a position where they were going to qualify.

They didn't have guaranteed qualification taken away from them, they were only cheated out of a chance to qualify. Just like Scotland in the dying moments of the Italy game.

Get over it.

**Dashing Bob S** · 30-11-2009 11:53 AM

If this came to pass, and I know club sides aren't admitted, but wouldn't there be a strong case for Hearts coming in, on the basis of their two world war victories?

**Sir David Gray** · 30-11-2009 11:57 AM

I felt really sorry for them at the time, they deserved to beat France in Paris and although it was never going to happen, I think FIFA should have ordered a replay.

They ruled that out though and as sickening as it obviously is, the Irish just have to move on now and take out their frustrations on the teams that are in their Euro 2012 qualifying group and make sure they qualify for that.

They won't be going to South Africa, they just have to accept it.

Asking for an extra place at the World Cup is just ridiculous.

***rubber mal*** · 30-11-2009 12:04 PM

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The fact is, at no point during the France game, (or the entire campaign for that matter) were Ireland ever in a position where they were going to qualify.

They didn't have guaranteed qualification taken away from them, they were only cheated out of a chance to qualify. Just like Scotland in the dying moments of the Italy game.

Get over it.

Absolutely spot on. They're just making fools of themselves now.

***lapsedhibee*** · 30-11-2009 12:07 PM

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If this came to pass, and I know club sides aren't admitted, but wouldn't there be a strong case for Hearts coming in, on the basis of their two world war victories?

Are Hertz still officially that though? Wasn't mere 'football club' status a thing they left behind along with Hubz as genuine rivals, etc etc etc?

***Jack*** · 30-11-2009 12:14 PM

33 countries in the groups, then 34 if Costa Rica are included, then every country that didn’t qualify goes through every second of recorded play in their qualifying matches and appeals against something dodgy.

They'd be as well starting qualifying again – with video evidence!

***Baader*** · 30-11-2009 12:29 PM

Pretty embarrassing. Cheating happens all the time. Might not like it but you just have to move on. As said before they still had to actually score to win the tie...

**iwasthere1972** · 30-11-2009 12:54 PM

Even before the handball the match was at stalemate. There's no way that FIFA will consider the Irish request. One for the shredder.

However if a miracle is performed and the Irish are invited to South Africa then Scotland only have to whisper Caldwell (twice) in Blatter's ear for us to take 34th spot.

Maybe Petrie could take up the Hibs cause.

**~~God Petrie~~** · 30-11-2009 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bad Martini

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They got cheated. Simple.

We got cheated against Italy when instead of us getting the ball and getting what we needed, THEY cheated us out a free-kick, scored and ****ed up our campaign.

We get on with it. The Irish are starting to sound decidely like England did when auld Diego Armando skelped the ball in the net....FFS, ye's lost....

ENDOF

Scotland should have played better away against Georgia but we bottled it. Ireland should have played better at home against France and they would have went through.

This constant whinging about the handball decision is pathetic and displays a complete lack of maturity and class.

**~~Woody1985~~** · 30-11-2009 01:50 PM

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Scotland should have played better away against Georgia but we bottled it. Ireland should have played better at home against France and they would have went through.

This constant whinging about the handball decision is pathetic and displays a complete lack of maturity and class.

I disagree. Whilst I agree with others that this isn't going to go anywhere at least they are trying to stand up for themselves and put this to FIFA rather than sitting back and letting them **** over the smaller nations for the sake of sponsors and their own self interest.

The Irish may not have a valid reason as explained already, they weren't in a winning position and the rules state that games cannot be replayed. I still think they should keep it in the public eye and not let it be swept under the carpet.

Action like this will force change, or at least get people thinking, it may lead to better refs, video technology etc etc.

They way in which FIFA changed the goal posts on seeding was a disgrace and should have been challenged more robustly. Seeding does have it's benefits as it usually ensures the strongest teams are kept in the tournament but IMO it is in place to keep the most wealthy clubs/countries in the tournament.

I think it was stated that France would generate around 1 billion quid for their economy through qualifying. I'm sure Platini would have been aware of this.

A slight, possible major tangent, but ironcially the Irish were practically forced to sign the EU constitution 2nd time round for economic reasons. This would have helped their country a lot had they qualified.

**~~Dunbar Hibee~~** · 30-11-2009 01:54 PM

Not really embarassing .. I think theyv got the right to complain and find any way in to be honest.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 30-11-2009 02:09 PM

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Not really embarassing .. I think theyv got the right to complain and find any way in to be honest.

And, if they were successful, Georgia would then have a right to request na review of the highly dubious penalty given against them in the qualifiers..... against Ireland.

Slippery slope.

***Baader*** · 30-11-2009 02:21 PM

Think their only realistic argument is for the use of video technology in future.

***Winston Ingram*** · 30-11-2009 02:57 PM

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requesting a place at the WC finals next year

Fifa's Sepp Blatter has revealed the Republic of Ireland have requested a spot in the 2010 World Cup finals as an extra team after their play-off defeat.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/8386207.stm

maybe we should ask for a place as well

we could say we weren't happy with burley and could we play the group games again

That's embarrassing.

**~~Dunbar Hibee~~** · 30-11-2009 03:15 PM

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That's embarrassing.

Not really.

**hibztilltheend** · 30-11-2009 04:24 PM

its iwelumos fault we're not going

***Green_one*** · 30-11-2009 05:40 PM

Is it too late for Scotland to be team 35?

I am sure we can come up with some lame excuse.

Lets spoil the whole competition because a couple of teams feel hard done by.

If you recall that FIFA is a body which expected a side to play in a stadium recently converted from an execution camp then they are unlikely to bend for the Irish.

Honestly guys, you are embarrassing yourselves. Let it be.