its something i have never understood. Why do you all dislike the dubs? And its not just a "bit a crack" ...there seems to be a HUGE anti dubs thing here and i dont get it? I mean before they played Louth people said Louth would beat tham, then it was westmeath, then it was wexford. People said all woudl beat them, no-one did, but no one gives the Dubs credit, but ye all said they would lose? It seems to me there is a blind hatred for Dublin. Now i will make a confession, My Da is a Dub, so I have a soft spot for them. I mean say the like of Loyal, Redngreen, Spudenator, Horse, Lifford Gael, Mossbags, The Tyrone lads, Saminone, Bannerboy, The Mayo lads, in fact the entire Hoganstand ppulation of Mayo and Galway, Tomastralee, Real Kerry Fan, RMDRIVE, Niamh and so so so many more, and especially the westmeath gang. I dont get it. I am a Limerick man to the core, but I will always have a soft spot for the Jackeens, am I alone amongst non Dubs? I hope not. Ring a Ring a Rosey....

Mikeynora (Limerick) - Posts: 888 - 27/07/2008 02:53:58    57587

It is good fun having someone to shout against in the championship. The carry on of the Dublin fans make them prime canidates

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 27/07/2008 11:52:11    57646

Mikeynora whether you disagree with it or not...you should really know the answer to that question

iarmhiman (Westmeath) - Posts: 140 - 27/07/2008 12:20:59    57655

I think it's the media thing. They're a bit like England in the World Cup. Everyone on the outside is just dying to see them fall. I have nothing against the Dubs, I find the majority of their supporters to be a knowledgable crowd and good bit of craic. But I can see how others could get wound up by them. It can be a bit like a pantomine at times. Playing to the Hill and all that craic.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9783 - 27/07/2008 13:41:49    57692

I for one don't. I think they add greatly to the spirit and atmosphere at a match. Like other counties they have some annoying supporters but no more or less. They are a very knowledgable kind of supporter and true Dubs are probably the best people i have met, unlike the wannabe Dubs.

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 27/07/2008 13:42:21    57694

Could'nt care less, Dub and proud

PJ (None) - Posts: 2288 - 27/07/2008 14:59:47    57715

I'm a culchie and I like the Dubs.

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 27/07/2008 15:44:14    57725

Im actually a bit shocked you singled me out, I have said on many I thread I like the Dubs, and I also have a thread saying they are one of 3 teams I want to win Sam. Ask Jayo he knows.

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 27/07/2008 15:45:33    57726

Bennybunny at least we go and watch our team play,are u sure it wasnt the cork fans who went on strike as well as your team.

thin lizzy (Dublin) - Posts: 13 - 27/07/2008 16:26:40    57732

Mikeynora - I don't think a lot of the people you named are anti Dub at all. There is a fair bit of it about though but that's life. Mostly its banter but there are a few who seem to have a genuine hatred of all things Dublin. The likes of bennybunny are more to be pitied than listened to. Despite all the stuff that goes on here I would never post a gloating message after a county gets beaten in the Champo but I'd say there are a few people on HS dying for the opportunity if the Dubs get the flick! And Niamh is sound - ok Niamh?

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 27/07/2008 16:40:43    57735

How can someone be anti-Dub? It's like kicking puppies or Mayo supporters ;)

To be honest assuming Galway doesn't, Dublin would be my preferred team to take Sam.

festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3150 - 27/07/2008 16:52:27    57737

Ha, thanks Jayo, I don't like to be exposed as an villan!!

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 27/07/2008 16:53:16    57738

its coz of the behaviour of thier players. thier policy is if we cant beat them we will bate them. also cockiness doesnt help

brett favre (Sligo) - Posts: 659 - 27/07/2008 17:01:02    57741

Jayo and Niamh, love is in the air, I want an invite to the wedding

PJ (None) - Posts: 2288 - 27/07/2008 17:11:54    57747

i don't mind the dubs at all, i think they've an excellent football team and are usually there or thereabouts in football championship....

nevergiveup08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 315 - 27/07/2008 17:38:40    57752

My mrs. is a Dub. Hope that answers your question Mikenora

mossbags (Galway) - Posts: 1089 - 27/07/2008 18:08:11    57760

look its as simple as this, the dubs are like the english is world cups and euros, every year they should be in with a shout of winning it, when they rarely are ever as strong as teams like kerry, tyrone or armagh!

eochair (Tyrone) - Posts: 213 - 27/07/2008 18:58:18    57769

In fairness Brett there has been none of that this year at all - just good football. Agree?

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 27/07/2008 19:33:45    57797

1) Turning up for games when yous feel like it.
2) Ciaran Whelan
3) Paul Caffery, seeing caffery at the All Ireland final last year in his Garda uniform was classic.
4) Dublin accents make me cringe
5) Too many Bandwagon supporters
6) The way the players goad the opposition after a score. i know this is happening alot more with the other cunties but I think the dubs can take the blame for starting it.

Down and out (Down) - Posts: 65 - 27/07/2008 20:41:50    57833

Constant preferential treatment compared with other counties e.g. this year not all football 1/4 finals will be in Croker because Dublin have been given a standalone fixture so they wont have to share tickets with 4 teams. So not alone do they never play a game outside Croker, they are denying other teams a chance to play in it! I know its not the teams fault but.....

Flanders (Galway) - Posts: 604 - 27/07/2008 21:39:33    57861