Evertonians in Ireland

[Bluerover]

Some committment that on the ferries, did you even get any sleep? I guess everyone must have ended up knowing each other really well. I guess when the added interest took off in the 50s with Farrell etc it must have been in the hundreds similar to now.

There was proper Duty Free back then, and that included the bar prices which were roughly half the then prices onshore!!, Bar opened from as soon as the boat left the North Wall in Dublin until about 1.15. We would then grab a few hours stretched out under stairs, or on the benches in the canteen - cabins were too pricey for most of us! On arrival in Liverpool it was a free feeder bus to Lime Street, then down to some greasy spoon for breakfast, a read of the morning papers, followed by a quick bit of shopping, and then wait for opening time at 11.30.

Winslow before and after the game, then we all met up in the Midland before back to Lime Street for the reverse journey.

We arrived bleary eyed in Dublin at 7.30 on Sunday morning with booze clinking in the Duty Free bags!

For the Bayern game, many did not make the boat in time after the game....but I don't think they were too bothered!!

 

[stanleypark]

It sounds like far more fun than getting the plane but then that's probably a hindsight thing. There was a spell of getting Celtic fans in the Winslow in the 80s as well wasn't there?

 

[tmgc]

Any of you going to the Legends night in Citywest with Bob Latchford and Sharp?

 

[mikewex]

Where are you from?

I'm down in Waterford, but the guy I know who is huge into Ipswich is up in Dublin, we worked in the same office until very recently.

 

[tmgc]

Aer Lingus restarting the Liverpool to Dublin route in October. It should mean cheaper fares.

 

[summerisle]

Irish Times' article about our relationship with Ireland :

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...reland-s-players-still-going-strong-1.1655347

 

[davek]

Irish Times' article about our relationship with Ireland :

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...reland-s-players-still-going-strong-1.1655347

Good article that (an old one I think). However, we have just as strong a relationship with Scotland when you consider players/managers.

I think what it does underline, though, is that Liverpool FC were a bunch of sectarian bigots...which takes its place in the roll of dishonour that includes anti-black racism from players, manager and fans, and their murderous assault on Europeans.

 

[summerisle]

Good article that (an old one I think). However, we have just as strong a relationship with Scotland when you consider players/managers.

I think what it does underline, though, is that Liverpool FC were a bunch of sectarian bigots...which takes its place in the roll of dishonour that includes anti-black racism from players, manager and fans, and their murderous assault on Europeans.

Reasonable and rational as always

 

[davek]

Reasonable and rational as always

It's clearly in the subtext of that article.

"Liverpool FC hate the Irish".

 

[summerisle]

Do we have a scouting network covering Ireland, or do we rely on individual recommendations ?

 

[Joshefc9]

It's mad what success can change. Everton has Irish connections from the early years when we left houlding, I'm sure someone on the board when we [Poor language removed] houlding off was called Dr Baxter who was an Irishman who lived on Scottie rd and due to him the Irish who came over here followed the blues. That correct?

The shites success from the 70s and that they started singing walk on is why loads of Irish support them now.

If you know your history they should prefer the blues

 

[collie]

The Irish toffees are doing a great job in Ireland . With various legand nights and other fun nights in the pipeline this season could be a good one for irish Blues

 

[Bluerover]

Irish Times' article about our relationship with Ireland :

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...reland-s-players-still-going-strong-1.1655347

An old article but one I had not seen before so thanks for posting!

And they used my photo of Peter Farrell !!!!

Mind you Chico is responsible for putting that my way!!

 

[summerisle]

An old article but one I had not seen before so thanks for posting!

And they used my photo of Peter Farrell !!!!

Mind you Chico is responsible for putting that my way!!

I was looking for something completely different and it just popped up. Thought GOT the perfect place for old things

 

[DevineEFC]

Should really be respected anyone who travels further than a L postcode away for a game. I use to come over here from North West of Ireland, plan and excite myself for weeks before. No sleep that night, travel 4 hours on a bus to dublin from around 4am. Land in Liverpool around 9 and walk around for another 5 hours till I can get in there and take my seat. Another few hours till I can get back to dublin and that 4 hour bus home.

Where as about 90% of the blues in the ground have come from a few miles away. Small % of them BOO and leave the ground early. All to watch 22 fellas pass a ball around, get paid thousands and go home to mansions. mental...............

ffs osman.