You want some good news? Around £1m of Tottenham’s money for Victor Wanyama will find its way to Celtic, which will offset some of the economic impact of this morning’s news. This aside, there is only bad news. If we want to buy footballers priced in euros (or anything other than GPB) they will cost more money. We will also have to pay higher wages to be competitive with European clubs.
Goods will cost more – it will start today with fuel and travel, then food, electrical goods and everything else. Wages will buy less (not just less-able footballers). Borrowing repayments will be higher. Business expenditure, wages and employment will drop, so will the tax take – and money available for welfare spend. The poor always pay the highest penalty.
If you are rich enough and without a mortgage you can indulge in flag waving all day, happy in a delusion that self-determination even remotely exists in modern economies. Or that more self-determination over here, and a little less over there, is a panacea. It’s not, it’s just another economic crisis coming your way soon.
The entire political class have failed us. Calling a flag waving referendum was a grubby attempt to hold onto power by the prime minister; this mess is his making. Whoever succeeds him will have to successfully pander to the same party membership in order to get elected.
Jeremy Corbyn’s mealie-mouthed campaigning was an embarrassment. His “7 out of 10” backing for remain did what it was supposed to do: convince people he was going through the motions for something he didn’t believe in.
Who’s ever heard of a leader winning support for an issue he is prepared to back 7 out of 10 himself? He should go, but political ego will ensure he’ll hang around to make sure Johnson wins the next general election.
It took six days for the Greek government to abandon their own disastrous EU referendum mandate. Instead of attempting a rescue, all our political ‘leaders’ will give us is more populist power grabs. It’s already underway.
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It’s over. France deserved winners, Ireland did their best.
Spirit and effort – alas not enough
A valiant effort,but totally overwhelmed in the second half.
Amazes how many teams end games like that, time is up, one chance to launch the ball into the box and they mess around at the back while the ref blows his whistle.
Unlucky Ireland, played decent but better team won.
Is it too late tae bring McGeady oan?
Away for a beer.
Well played Ireland, you gave it your best shot and more than that you can’t ask. France stepped up to the plate in the second half so well played the host nation.
Mon the Iceland…
There was no way that Ireland were going to win this game,since the ref is performing the classic “homer” role!
Ireland have not had one 50:50 decision go in their favour.
If it had been Ireland attacking, he would have given a foul against the big CF.
He had not allowed any free kick or corner for Ireland!
UEFA terrified of home country going out too early?
On the fevered Nats.
Voting to leave the UK would simply be exacerbating a bad situation.
The notion that governments like Spain would allow a regional parliament to negotiate their entry to the EU is almost laughable.
The emotion of Thursday might be high but sense will eventually prevail, hopefully.
HH
Matter of opinion bhoys. Personally I don’t really rate any of the Irish squad.
croppybhoy on 26th June 2016 3:55 pm
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Bizarre post, the ref was fine. Don’t think anyone in the Irish camp will be blaming the officials (apart that corner that never was :O)
Best team won. No complaints. No complaints about Ref either. Disastrous period during 2nd half, 2 goals and a red card. There was no way back from there. Still very proud of our team.
Unlucky Ireland cmon Iceland the morra 15/2 your money shut these feckin English commentators up.HH
Brave stuff from Ireland, some very decent performances.
MoN has a very good core for the next campaign.
Still think we should have gone for Randolph when we could have got him for nothing.
A game too far for Ireland.Think they used up so much energy in beating Italy they didn’t have enough left to see them through today.Still had a good tournament though and a big improvement from last time.
Hard luck and well done Ireland.
COYBIG
I hope Iceland play well against the French in the quarters.
Philbhoy
I didn’t mean bring Aiden on as a sub as the 3 subs were used I just wanted McGeady on, he turned the game the other night
Enjoy your beer, and 67 ? You either had an easy paper round or C does all the hard work in that household :-)
OK back to brexit :-)
Oglach
OK back to brexit :-)
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Get an on line petition going to get a rematch – it’s all the go don’t you know :))
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 26th June 2016 3:48 pm
BENDIGO
It’s only a decorative position,I think they’re getting their knickers in a twist over nothing.
Though Gough Whitlam might have disagreed.
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Fair enough the Whitlam scenario wouldn’t happen today but what happens to the Union jack in the corner of the flag and the whole Governor General/constitutional stuff needs to be regularized and brought up to date
GERRYFAETHEBRIG
PHILBHOY has to look far younger than his years to avoid being accused of babysnatching!
And on the 88th minute l get a text to say that Mrs P will get a lift home, so I can have a drink , car not needed ! The 88th minute…… :-(
Sad to see the Irish going home. Galant effort and a good first half.
Oh well. C’mon Iceland. Prefer Farmfoods but Iceland is good for Gregs sausage rolls.
MWD C’mon the Nats (except the English xenophobic racist ones)
P.S. Sack the pensioners from voting.
GFTB
I wasn’t getting at anyone!
I was up in the loft there getting a couple of suitcases down.
I needed that beer!
Oh and I dae whit she tells me!
Hope you are well too!
My son aged 44, too fond of grub let his weight balloon up to close on 20 stone.
Decided to cop himself on and got out on the road training.
He is presently doing a full Tri-athlon in Galway.
He has already today, swam 3.8 kilometres, cycled 180 kilometres and is presently on a 42 kilometre run.
Yep I’m proud of him, hope he never goes back to where he was.
We accident at M&Ds with roller
coaster detailing. Not looking good from what I’m reading on twitter.
MWD
BMCUWP
I’ll be dying my hair next!
Well, what little hair I’ve got!!
Ireland dared to dream and came close to stealing that match. MON and Roy have made a good hard working unit out of some journeymen and hard bitten pros. They don’t have a Liam Brady, Johny Giles, Roy Keane or Paul McGrath to give them that extra leadership and flair that teams need.
France earned their win and the midfield group of Dmitri Payet, Paule Pogba and Cheryl Matuidi are the best at the Euros.
Gene on 26th June 2016 4:04 pm
Oglach
OK back to brexit :-)
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Get an on line petition going to get a rematch – it’s all the go don’t you know :))
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LOL
As a gambler as soon as I put my ten Bob on I don’t expect anything back, have always fancied France to win this tourney so my wee Grizeman & France bet at 20s is looking no the worst especially with Iceland next !
Was 100% backing MON & Keano but not financially
Consensus from a wee beach bar near Sciacca
Better team won .
Cignac is so bad he could easily get a game upfront for Italy
setting free the bears for Res. 12 & Oscar Knox on 26th June 2016 4:13 pm
Ireland dared to dream and came close to stealing that match. MON and Roy have made a good hard working unit out of some journeymen and hard bitten pros. They don’t have a Liam Brady, Johny Giles, Roy Keane or Paul McGrath to give them that extra leadership and flair that teams need.
France earned their win and the midfield group of Dmitri Payet, Paule Pogba and Cheryl Matuidi are the best at the Euros
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OK I’ll admit it, I had to google but I did believe your post that Matuidi’s first name was Cheryl :O)
Bobby
I think Cosy Corner Bhoy and Philbhoy have the eternal youth look, as for the rest of us I think the secret must be putting BHOY at the end of your moniker
Philbhoy all good here…. Actually enjoying the euros, when Celtic aren’t playing football is quite enjoyable :-)
Hard luck TBIG…….have a safe journey back
A wee laugh….Asked cat for his actual opinion on EU & he thinks we should repeatedly ask to leave, then when the door opens just sit there & stare at it…….
That should may be a “catual opinion”
Braw..
Germans will win by four goals….BTW.
Braw
Roller coaster has just came of its track at M&Ds casualties
GERRYFAETHEBRIG
Haha,my Dad also has to avoid that accusation!
Him and my Mum have a pair of portraits in the attic. Not a pretty sight,btw…
CORKCELT
Fair play tae yer lad-and well done!
Oglach……….Coleman Brady Long Hendrick Randolph………….would you not ha e them in your team?
Early indication is that one roller coaster on the Tsunami ride has come off rails and hit another. Life threatening injuries being reported.
MWD
OGLACH
Big-hitters are lining up behind Corbyn and warning Labour MP rebels against the consequences of their actions.
This might be interesting,a final break with the New Labour experiment/fiasco.