Tag Archives: James McClean

At The Going Down Of The Sun…I Dont Give A Tinkers Curse

Posted on November 8, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

When I was a child, I used to think that people wearing poppies were going to weddings. Of course in the 1960s, there were a lot of sprightly 70year olds who had memories of World War One. But essentially the … Continue reading →

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A Minutes Silence…Part Deux

Posted on April 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Further to last nights post in which I speculated about a One Minutes Silence at Old Trafford as a mark of respect for Margaret Thatcher, there is an update. The Chairman at Wigan Athletic (Dave Whelan) and the Chairman at … Continue reading →

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Poppy Gate (James McClean)…A Guest Post

Posted on November 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

This is a guest post from Mr James FitzjamesHorse (who is related to Mrs FitzjamesHorse and  me ….thru being born) When will James McClean learn? The Republic of Ireland international and son of Derry just loves rubbing unionism up the … Continue reading →

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James McClean …….Poppy

Posted on November 12, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So it turned out that this year’s great Poppy Day Controversy was not even in Norn Iron. It was in Goodison Park where Everton FC were hosting Sunderland AFC (and James McClean from Derry). The Manchester United Fan Site (Red … Continue reading →

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James McClean

Posted on May 8, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

James McClean has been selected to play for Ireland in the European Football Championships. Born in Derry, he has previously played for Norn Iron’s Under 21 team and has elected to represent the “Republic of Ireland”. He tweeted yesterday.  “Absolutely honoured … Continue reading →

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