And weâve basically been boycotting it for nearly 30 years at this stage. Makes sense to go the final step
Itâs a trash propaganada account.
Israel has selected a singer brought up in Russia who has performed in occupied Crimea as its representative for this yearâs Eurovision Song Contest.
Quite appropriate really, like a sort of all purpose candidate to appeal to fans of multiple genocides.
Mick Wallace, Clare Daly and @glenshane will love the performing in occupied Crimea angle.
They do a smashing karaoke version of Crimea River apparently
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Thankfully for John I think he was too young to have had to have played a South African team during his rugby days, but Iâm sure someone will be looking.
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Holly came from Miami, F.L.A.
Flew to Jersualem to have a good old pray
Bulldozed the West Bank on the way
Paid for a passport then she was Israeli
She says, âHey, babe
Take a walk on the genocideâ
Said, âHey, honey
Take a walk on the genocideâ
Donald came from out on the Island
In the back room he was goodâs old Vladâs darling
He didnât want to end up dead
So he knelt down and gave Mr. Putin head
He says, âHey, Vlad
Take a walk on the genocideâ
Said, âHey, Vlad
Take a walk on the genocideâ
And the Russian girls go
âDoo do doo do doo do do dooâŚâ
Little Joe never once gave it away
Ukraine had to pay and pay and pay
But Joe had got free weapons spare
Gaza Cityâs the place
Where he said, âHey, babe
Take a walk on the genocideâ
I said, âHey, Joe
Take a walk on the genocideâ
The IDF they came and hit the streets
Looking for hostages and a place to eat
Slaughtered children just for show
You shouldâve seen them go, go, go
They said, âHey, kids
Take a walk on the genocideâ
I said, âHey, babies
Take a walk on the genocideâ, alright
Huh
Natanyahuâs just dealinâ away
Thought he was Al Capone for a day
Then he needed to get some cash
So he turned all of Gaza into ash
He said, âHey, Gaza
Take a walk on the genocideâ
He said, âHey, Gaza
Take a walk on the genocideâ
And the Israeli girls say
âDoo do doo do doo do do dooâŚâ
apology not accepted
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Good words. Insane itâs taken four months for them.
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A bit like lads here suddenly pivoting to being against fascist arson after the 1,367th one.
Another anti semite presumably? The US Secretary of State
Israel player labels Ireland as âantisemiticâ
Speaking to the Israeli Basketball Federationâs website earlier this week, Saâar claimed that the Israel team were fired up by a knowledge of Irelandâs dislike for them, and accused the Irish team of being antisemitic:
Itâs known that they are quite antisemitic and itâs no secret. Maybe thatâs why a strong game is expected.
We have to show that weâre better than them and win. We talk about it among ourselves. We know they donât like us and we will leave everything on the field always and in this game especially.
Basketball Ireland were quick to respond, releasing a statement on Wednesday which categorically denied the accusations against the team:
Basketball Ireland is aware of comments made by a member of the Israeli team and published on official Israeli Federation channels, ahead of this weekâs FIBA Womenâs EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier.
Basketball Ireland is extremely disappointed by these accusations, which are both inflammatory and wholly inaccurate. Basketball Ireland would refute these allegations towards our players in the strongest possible terms and we have raised this matter with FIBA Europe.
Thursdayâs game will be played behind closed doors as a security precaution.
I was brought up to date on this topic by the Second Captains Podder yesterday, what a shit show, especially after the Israeli team posed with members of the IDF with guns showing.
How about the game starts, Ireland just have our five players just stand close to their own basket, in the one spot, arms in the air, but thatâs it. Let the Israeliâs score. We get the ball at the end line, fuck it down as far as possible and then resume standing in the one spot. Pretty much like Kilkenny from minutes 55-70 in last years AISHF.
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Iâd feel massively for the players, management and association. Its a horrible situation, and to be called anti semetic into the bargain is fucked up beyond belief. We should go out there and smash heads.
If they made some sort of a stand it would be big news. Like you said, terrible situation to be in.
It would be âbig newsâ and mean fuck all, and leave the national basketball body in pure shite. But they would have Twitter likes to console themselves with
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Is former FAI chief Bernard O Byrne over Basketball Ireland or did he get moved on for saying something silly in recent times.
If he was still in charge heâd be all over the media this week.
Yeah, heâs moved on a bit now. Heâs actually in FIBA now. Some man to network.
Mar 2011- July 2021, Secretary General & Chief Executive of Basketball Ireland, Since May 2019, FIBA Europe Board Member. Currently, Vice President of FIBA Europe Legal Affairs Commission.
Highly experienced Chief Executive and General Manager.
Started career in the financial sections of Coca Cola, Nestle and Cement Roadstone Holdings Plc (CRH).
Chief Executive roles followed in the Football Association of Ireland, St Patrickâs Athletic F.C. and the Mansfield Hotel & Leisure Group.
Appointed by U.E.F.A. as Champions League Venue Director at Old Trafford (11 times), Nou Camp (1) and Sparta Prague (1).
Trained as a personal business coach and is a member of Mensa.
Also involved in two companies giving specialised services to sports clubs and voluntary organisations.
Specialties: Strategic planning, business consultancy and motivational management of teams and individuals.
What timeâs tip off?
Ireland take on Israel today in a 2025 FIBA womenâs EuroBasket qualifier.
Where is the game being played?
Rimi Olympic Centre, Riga, Latvia.
Where can I watch the game?
The game is being streamed live on the FIBA YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtInrnU3QbWqFGsdKT1GZtg
What time does the game begin at?
4.30pm.
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