Tony Blair

[the other bob wilson]

Apparently he wanted Wimbledon FC to move to Belfast according official papers released. This was around the time of the Good Friday agreement in 1998 and Blair thought a Premier League team based in Northern Ireland was something the Protestant and Catholic communities could unite behind.

This reminded me that Sam Hammam wanted to take Wimbledon to Dublin at one time didn’t he - I wonder if was in contact with Blair much about a move to Belfast?

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: Tony Blair

Apparently he wanted Wimbledon FC to move to Belfast according official papers released. This was around the time of the Good Friday agreement in 1998 and Blair thought a Premier League team based in Northern Ireland was something the Protestant and Catholic communities could unite behind.

This reminded me that Sam Hammam wanted to take Wimbledon to Dublin at one time didn’t he - I wonder if was in contact with Blair much about a move to Belfast?

Two contemptible bellends talking shit - wouldn't put it past either of the charlatans

[Jordi Culé]

Re: Tony Blair

Apparently he wanted Wimbledon FC to move to Belfast according official papers released. This was around the time of the Good Friday agreement in 1998 and Blair thought a Premier League team based in Northern Ireland was something the Protestant and Catholic communities could unite behind.

This reminded me that Sam Hammam wanted to take Wimbledon to Dublin at one time didn’t he - I wonder if was in contact with Blair much about a move to Belfast?

Sam Hammam also threw in Cardiff as a possible location for relocating Wimbledon at one time.

I think Sam was looking at whatever location he could make the most money from.

[jon1959]

Re: Tony Blair

Jim Boyce, who was president of the Irish Football Association at the time, told Radio 5 Live on Thursday that the idea was "pie in the sky".

He said: "We were asked to meet civil servants when the idea cropped up - I've been involved in football in Northern Ireland for approximately 70 years and it has done more to bringing the communities together in this province than politicians have ever done.

"It would have killed local football and the people who put so much work into local football at the time, and the spectators of local football clubs, they just have obviously no interest in this whatsoever.

"I think it was quite honestly a publicity stunt. As was proved, as I said at the time when this was discussed that Wimbledon were in the Premier League. Yes, to many people who weren't local football fans of course it would have been nice to see Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs possibly coming to Northern Ireland.

"But what [would] happen in a few years time if they weren't in the Premier League, as happened. To me, honestly, it was a total pie in the sky and I'm glad Mo Mowlam put a stop to it as there were people trying to create publicity."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67832071

[Tuerto]

Re: Tony Blair

Jim Boyce, who was president of the Irish Football Association at the time, told Radio 5 Live on Thursday that the idea was "pie in the sky".

He said: "We were asked to meet civil servants when the idea cropped up - I've been involved in football in Northern Ireland for approximately 70 years and it has done more to bringing the communities together in this province than politicians have ever done.

"It would have killed local football and the people who put so much work into local football at the time, and the spectators of local football clubs, they just have obviously no interest in this whatsoever.

"I think it was quite honestly a publicity stunt. As was proved, as I said at the time when this was discussed that Wimbledon were in the Premier League. Yes, to many people who weren't local football fans of course it would have been nice to see Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs possibly coming to Northern Ireland.

"But what [would] happen in a few years time if they weren't in the Premier League, as happened. To me, honestly, it was a total pie in the sky and I'm glad Mo Mowlam put a stop to it as there were people trying to create publicity."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67832071

Sam Hammam instrumental in the implementation of The Good Friday Agreement. Mind you, he did get Wimbledon up to the Premier League...

[pipster]

Re: Tony Blair

Ah the great socialist war criminal up to his usual tricks, I see Alastair Campbell was also involved

[Tuerto]

Re: Tony Blair

Ah the great socialist war criminal up to his usual tricks, I see Alastair Campbell was also involved

Blair would feel more insulted to be called a Socialist rather than a war criminal.

[Mr Soul '68]

Re: Tony Blair

Damn! I clicked on your thread with gusto, hoping that it was an obituary for the slimy sack o' sh*te

[pipster]

Re: Tony Blair

Blair would feel more insulted to be called a Socialist rather than a war criminal.

I think he would identify as any political party as long as it resulted with him in power
I’m guessing it’s easier to dupe people on the left, although he managed to dupe everyone with his WMD lies

[splott parker]

Re: Tony Blair

I think he would identify as any political party as long as it resulted with him in power
I’m guessing it’s easier to dupe people on the left, although he managed to dupe everyone with his WMD lies

Didn’t his Tory mates back him all the way? From what I recall there were more left wing dissenters than right wing dissenters in the House.

[Tuerto]

Re: Tony Blair

I think he would identify as any political party as long as it resulted with him in power
I’m guessing it’s easier to dupe people on the left, although he managed to dupe everyone with his WMD lies

Blair didn't dupe the 1.5 million people who marched in London back in 2003, and whatever people think of george Galloway, he called the whole thing spot on, even predicting the consequential insurgencies, the formation of isis and even more wide spread unrest in the middle east, thus making the world more unsafe. Bloody Lefties.

[Robin Friday's Ghost]

Re: Tony Blair

Tony Blair thirty years ago : nothing to do with today's Labour Party.
Daily Mail from 90 years ago : Nazis like they've always been.

[pipster]

Re: Tony Blair

Tony Blair thirty years ago : nothing to do with today's Labour Party.
Daily Mail from 90 years ago : Nazis like they've always been.

In that case Thatcher from 37 years ago nothing to do with todays conservative party - just dont tell sludgey and his lover Dorcas

[TWGL1]

Re: Tony Blair

Blair didn't dupe the 1.5 million people who marched in London back in 2003, and whatever people think of george Galloway, he called the whole thing spot on, even predicting the consequential insurgencies, the formation of isis and even more wide spread unrest in the middle east, thus making the world more unsafe. Bloody Lefties.

His show(Galloway) MOATS has been spot on regarding the Ukraine war as well , something which is not publicly acknowledged.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: Tony Blair

Tony Blair thirty years ago : nothing to do with today's Labour Party.
Daily Mail from 90 years ago : Nazis like they've always been.

You are an embarrassment if you are the former left wing voter you say you are