O When Irish Eyes are Smiling

[Davros]

Hey johnny - there is no such thing as a friendly when Australia plays England . The Enlish press after the mauling supported that premise . The howls of derision that they couldn't even beat us at football echoed to every corner of the Commonwealth.

Oh - the last time Holland played us at football was in the qualifiers for one of the Olympics (Barcelona I think - or maybe Altanta). It was the Aussies that went through courtesy of a last minute strike from a very improbable angle.

Getting back on topic - has Clive recovered yet - or has he called for mass sackings amongst the officials for getting all the decisions wrong?

[johnny]

Originally posted by Davros: Hey johnny - there is no such thing as a friendly when Australia plays England . The Enlish press after the mauling supported that premise . The howls of derision that they couldn't even beat us at football echoed to every corner of the Commonwealth. Oh - the last time Holland played us at football was in the qualifiers for one of the Olympics (Barcelona I think - or maybe Altanta). It was the Aussies that went through courtesy of a last minute strike from a very improbable angle. Getting back on topic - has Clive recovered yet - or has he called for mass sackings amongst the officials for getting all the decisions wrong?

The olympics ? They don't even allow the pro's overthere. You guys beat some amateurteam overhere. Sheesh.... do you write down every meaningless victory in your historybooks ?

[Davros]

Hahahahaha - you wanted to know the result for the last time we met - twas in 1992 - your guys managed a 1-1 draw here, and in your home leg played in Utrecht you had us on toast 2-1 up with 20 seconds to go - but thanks to Ned Zelic we went through on the away goals rule. Looking at the Aussie side that was on the park it had Okon and Zelic and Viduka and Vidmarr at el. Unfortunately it lists your side as "unavailable" but it would be interesting to know what names from the U23's went on to have stellar careers at national level. You would have to be less casually dismissive then wouldn't you [img]smile.gif[/img] .

[Skippy1]

Originally posted by SpiritWarrior: quote: Originally posted by Skippy1: quote: Originally posted by SpiritWarrior: Oooooo.....When Irish eyes are smiling, Sure 'tis like the morn in Spring. In the lilt of Irish laughter You can hear the angels sing....

Lets have the lot SpiritWarrior!! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]*Steps forward* "Ahem...Cough, cough." *Frowns slightly* "Sit down will ya, Ma! Right then, here goes..."


There's a tear in your eye,
And I'm wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such pow'r in your smile,
Sure a stone you'd beguile,
So there's never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be;
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile,
And now, smile a smile for me.

Ooooooo....When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

For your smile is a part
Of the love in your heart,
And it makes even sunshine more bright.
Like the linnet's sweet song,
Crooning all the day long,
Comes your laughter and light.
For the springtime of life
Is the sweetest of all
There is ne'er a real care or regret;
And while springtime is ours
Throughout all of youth's hours,
Let us smile each chance we get .

"Thanks all. Oh and by the way, as far as we're concerned Colin Farrell isn't Irish" [img]smile.gif[/img] . [/QUOTE]Nice one SpiritWarrior!

[Donut]

Iran, Uruguay, they are trulygreat football teams.

[Davros]

So is Ireland - and I don't this thread has given them enough credit yet - oh for a picture of Clive with his head in his hands to link to

[Donut]

Originally posted by Davros: So is Ireland - and I don't this thread has given them enough credit yet - oh for a picture of Clive with his head in his hands to link to

I notice you haven't mentioned the performance of your Motherland in Italy at the weekend.

It's just one defeat after another for you Davros!!

[Davros]

Deflect and dissemble all you like me ole matey, but your lot are in the same boat as the braw lads north of the border, neither of ye will no be holdin that 6 nations trophy this year .

[johnny]

Originally posted by Davros: Hahahahaha - you wanted to know the result for the last time we met - twas in 1992 - your guys managed a 1-1 draw here, and in your home leg played in Utrecht you had us on toast 2-1 up with 20 seconds to go - but thanks to Ned Zelic we went through on the away goals rule. Looking at the Aussie side that was on the park it had Okon and Zelic and Viduka and Vidmarr at el. Unfortunately it lists your side as "unavailable" but it would be interesting to know what names from the U23's went on to have stellar careers at national level. You would have to be less casually dismissive then wouldn't you [img]smile.gif[/img] .

You didn't play our national squad, you played a bunch of guys in an orange shirt, but not our top boys. If you follow football, and i know you do, you should know that in those days, we had players like Gullit, Van Basten, Rijkaard, Koeman, and a rookie named Dennis Bergkamp in our national team. None of them played in that match, the Olympic squad consisted mostly out of first division players. Would you have met the REAL national squad, your guys wouldn't have seen the Olympics, there's no doubt in my mind about that. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Davros]

Cheers johnny - yes I am aware of what players were in your national squad at that time. It would still be nice if you could find out how many if any of the next generation (ie Zendens and De Boers and Nistelrojs and Davids) played in that game though. I can't seem to find that info from my end. I am betting your team didn't all sink into anonymity based on their one antipodean disgrace and thta some of them went on to wear the national shirt.