That is the anthem of the whole UK when the whole of the UK is being represented. Not one single part of it. Northern Ireland is not representing the whole UK when it plays. It is a regional team. It should have a regional anthem. Indeed when Northern Ireland plays Wales or Scotland the opposition fans roundly boo "God Save the Queen" because it represents England they feel. Once again rugby shows the way. If Ireland can have a two anthem system at rugby games why not the Northern Irish football team? Either that or the talent drain to the Republic will continue and the support will be only from one community.
thecharl... : It is the National anthem exactly. Not a regional anthem. Also the Welsh and Scottish have their own regional anthems for football. You ever been to a game? NI is the only region of the UK (apart from England obviously) that does this.
thecharl... : It is the National anthem exactly. Not a regional anthem. Also the Welsh and Scottish have their own regional anthems for football. You ever been to a game? NI is the only region of the UK (apart from England obviously) that does this.