the ABE thread

[Magrat Garlick]

or No one likes you, you don't care

 

[Magrat Garlick]

thx to Scotland for boiling the **** of everyone tonight

also who the **** boos a national anthem

 

[WICFan]

also who the **** boos a national anthem

That's one for the old school days.

But you can always guarantee booing when home nations play each other.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

There was a time when all four nations used God Save the Queen as their anthem.

 

[Furball]

also who the **** boos a national anthem

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland fans have every right to boo England using something which is supposed to be British.

 

[WICFan]

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland fans have every right to boo England using something which is supposed to be British.

Northern Ireland still use GSTQ.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Northern Ireland still use GSTQ.

Huh. Could've sworn I heard Londonderry Air (AKA "Danny Boy") used at the Commonwealths.

 

[WICFan]

Huh. Could've sworn I heard Londonderry Air (AKA "Danny Boy") used at the Commonwealths.

They do, different anthems for different sports.

 

[Himannv]

They do, different anthems for different sports.

Very hipster of them.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

The first time I remember National Anthem's being an issue was at the 1974 World Cup where Scotland were still using God Save the Queen and the fans and players were not in favour.

 

[Uppercut]

Isn’t there a verse about killing Scots?

 

[GIMH]

Huh. Could've sworn I heard Londonderry Air (AKA "Danny Boy") used at the Commonwealths.

England don't use GSTQ there either but rather Land of Hope and Glory

 

[BoyBrumby]

England don't use GSTQ there either but rather Land of Hope and Glory

Very fair point.

EDIT: Should be Jerusalem though, obvz.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

I'm not sure if singing the National Anthem was a thing for players in the 70's, but the Scottish players certainly didn't join in or look overly enthusiastic.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/glzyki

 

[Furball]

Isn’t there a verse about killing Scots?

Yep, there's a verse praying for General Wade to crush the '45 rebellion.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

****ers have cheated their way into the home semi and final too. Not having this.

 

[GIMH]

Deepest commiserations to my buddies across both rivers I grew up surrounded by. Your hopes have been crushed you sad ****ing ****s

 

[Uppercut]

Deepest commiserations to my buddies across both rivers I grew up surrounded by. Your hopes have been crushed you sad ****ing ****s

Commiserations? I think you’ll find my beloved (checks notes) Ukrainians are doing very well.

 

[Furball]

Commiserations? I think you’ll find my beloved (checks notes) Ukrainians are doing very well.

I wouldn't get your hopes up.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Commiserations? I think you’ll find my beloved (checks notes) Ukrainians are doing very well.

clearly he's referring to the Dnepr and the Don