Linfield v Celtic CL qualifier on July 12th

[Ernest]

What could possibly go wrong ?

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

It won't be Celtic's fault whatever happens , for they have the greatest supporters in the World....my @rse!

TNBA

TTF

 

[papajaff]

I would say this should be played at DisneyWorld but that would be an insult to Linfield

 

[Superphil]

It's just two sides from the lower echelons of European football leagues trying to get into the big time, surely that's what they'll be concentrating on.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I would say this should be played at DisneyWorld but that would be an insult to Linfield

Fratton Park isn't available.

 

[atfc village]

Scenes .

 

[inland seagull]

Linfield are the Rangers of Belfast, lets hope it passes off peacefully

 

[Ernest]

Linfield are the Rangers of Belfast, lets hope it passes off peacefully

And on the day of biggest orange march . Aren't UEFA mischievous?

 

[atfc village]

And on the day of biggest orange march . Aren't UEFA mischievous?

Likely if Linfield qualify to be played at 5pm on the 11th.

 

[Postman Pat]

Lindfield have to beat the champions of San Marino first.....

 

[el punal]

Lindfield have to beat the champions of San Marino first.....

A Sussex team in Europe and it's not even the Albion?

 

[Postman Pat]

A Sussex team in Europe and it's not even the Albion?

Still give Celtic a good game.....

 

[whitelion]

A Sussex team in Europe and it's not even the Albion?

Do they play near the pond?

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

This game - and the timing - will likely provoke crowd trouble and serious trouble outside the ground, throughout Belfast. The 12th July is noted for widespread sectarian rioting at the best of times. Following the recent assembly elections in Northern Ireland and the general election which were fought as a sectarian headcount, sectarian tensions are already significantly higher than normal. Moving it to the 11th will make diddly-squat of difference - rioting is common the day before the 12th (loyalist and nationalist sectarian marches take place all the time and there is a particularly contentious feeder parades in North Belfast that begin preparations on the 11th). If anything having the game on the 11th will provoke more prolonged conflict.

This game has the potential to provoke the most serious conflict in Belfast in 20 years. The only option that might diffuse the situation somewhat is swapping the home and away legs on the 12th July - although there are always tensions in Glasgow on the same day - there are currently 15 Orange Order parades planned for Glasgow on 25th June and several dozen orange parades scheduled for 1st July.

 

[El Presidente]

Is it true that the referee is using a flute instead of a whistle for this game?

 

[Seasidesage]

They obviously forgot to warm the balls up before that particular draw. Deary me I bet the OB were happy when that came out. The place is a zoo on those days at the best of times.

 

[SurreySeagulls]

Is it true that the referee is using a flute instead of a whistle for this game?

I've heard they will ask Gazza to lead them on to the pitch playing his flute

 

[Lankyseagull]

Do they play near the pond?

More to the point, where is everyone drinking pre-match? The Witch or The Stand-up?

 

[ManOfSussex]

Now taking place on Friday 14th - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40374278

 

[dangull]

Giving the' orange men' a good beating by Celtic can only be a good thing. Their constant celebrating of a battle from 1690, around the time of the dinosaurs by marching down catholic areas In Belfast should be outlawed.

How would Germany like British troops marching in Berlin every year to celebrate VE day?