Republic of Ireland are playing Uruguay this afternoon and for the first time ever there are four Burnley players in an international starting eleven with Stephen Ward, Kevin Long, Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady all playing.

Would that mean longs selection ... May lead to him being a better player than duff?

I remember when we had Duff, Jones, Lafferty and Paterson in the Northern Ireland squad although I think only 3 of the 4 were Clarets at the same time. These lads now representing the Republic of Ireland seem like a level above, especially given the fees involved. Regardless, to have all of them playing in the same game is truly remarkable.

Onwards and upwards!

Agreed. We have come on so much it's almost unbelievable.

Long may it continue, if you pardon the pun.

Perhaps we should change our name to O'Burnley.

We already have the song-

O'Burnerley is wonderful. O'Burnerley is wonderful.

It's full of .....

Short article now on site
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Tremendous news.

Long and Walters next, thanks!

Does this mean that in future Ryanair plane loads of Irishmen will be coming to watch us rather that Liverpool and Man U???

Yet another indicator of the Club's progress under Dyche. Particularly pleasing for Stephen Ward and Kevin Long. Ward has enjoyed an outstanding season, consistently showing his skills in defence and forward play to such an extent that he has become the teams most reliable performer. Long has returned from a career threatening injury to become an international player in such a short period, rewarding all the work from the backroom and coaching staff.

Just gave a post a like, then looked and so it was from Ringo!
Well done mate, that amused me.
I think you should stick to football and music threads.

The Republic Of Burnley, so it is.

nil_desperandum wrote:Just gave a post a like, then looked and so it was from Ringo!
Well done mate, that amused me.
I think you should stick to football and music threads.

A stopped clock is right twice a day pal!

Fair play to ya.

To be sure the away shirts could be green and white hoops... May bring us the luck of the Irish so it could!

The Burnley League might be getting renamed again at this rate!

I reckon an Indian takeaway should cash in on the Irish connection and a go for a re-brand.

Bombay Micks!

RingoMcCartney wrote:A stopped clock is right twice a day pal!

Fair play to ya.

Is yours a digital 24 hr clock Ringo?

nil_desperandum wrote:Is yours a digital 24 hr clock Ringo?

Absolutely! AM. PM. But never ever PC .

Nothing new to be playing in Green for us is it

Long certainly looks "leaner and meaner" than I've seen him before. BBC are reporting that none other than Edison Cavani lasted only 11 minutes after a challenge by him
Long may it last, if you'll pardon the pun.

Edison Cavani always reminds me of a South American drug barons hitman from Crocodile Dundee!