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Fair enough. Just re-read the thread and can see why you arrived at that conclusion. A thumbs down would have been a bit harsh though. :down:

Or Blackpool? Or Burnley? Or Barnsley? Or Hull? Or Palace?

I didn't say the Irish were British. They're not. But the republic of Ireland is part of the British Isles - that's an indisputable geographic fact, mate. And my "sphere of influence" comment was made to explain things like playing styles and general sporting preferences. So as well as their...

Not Andy Naylor is right - The Irish are not British BUT the Republic is still part of the British Isles, as this is a geographical term. It's also fair to say that the Republic of Ireland fits comfortably under a British sphere of influence when it comes to sport.