It's a shame that the conflict in northern ireland ended up with troops and civilians fighting each other, its bound to lead to tension in certain sections of society.

I think its a shame though when the poppy which actually dates back to when troops were genuinely fighting for our freedom (not for oil profits etc) is getting its reputation effected by more modern events.

And its certainly never a good idea when sports clubs get involved in politics.




In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.


We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
John McCrae 1915