Joe Brolly says ‘working class’ status reason for Irish women’s IRA song backlash
“It was a deliberate, sustained attack by the establishment.” Joe Brolly says that the backlash threw at the Irish woman’s football team following the ‘IRA song’ controversy was down to being working class. The Derry native explains how the wave of criticism that came towards the team for singing ‘Up the RA’ in the dressing […]
3 years ago
Northern Ireland drop former Rangers star Kyle Lafferty following alleged use of sectarian slur
“It is a complete set-up, but you can’t respond with that type of language.” Kyle Lafferty is something of a cult-hero with the Northern Ireland fans, and for good reason – the Kilmarnock striker is currently second in the country’s all time scoring ranks. The 34-year-old may have played his last game for his nation […]
3 years ago