Ernie Ritchie

Belfast guy - follower of football and rock

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

@NIStats Apart from everything else, there are too many teams in it resulting in matches of little interest. And then 32 teams qualify for the knockout stages! Ridiculous!

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Summed up perfectly. Other influencers in football like Lineker, Neville, etc seem to be very accepting. Just happy to take their paycheques?

[Stunner @invertCucurella]

🚨🗣Steven Gerrard: "this fifa world cup in USA is becoming the worst tournament even before it get started! This is not how it is supposed to be, the weather in the US is terrible for players to play in, and we have news of the Somali referee Omar Artan who was appointed by FIFA denied entry, Iran saying FIFA has withdrawn fans World Cup ticket allocation, couple with funny security checks [Kevin Debruyne Belgium and Senegal players]

"I have to say it again this World Cup is starting to look like a mess, and the tournament hasn't even properly begun yet."

"Usually, before a World Cup, we're talking about the favourites, the star players, and the football. Instead, we're talking about travel problems, ticket controversies, and immigration issues."

"The Omar Artan situation is one of the most disappointing stories I've seen. FIFA selected him because they believed he was good enough to officiate at the World Cup, yet he was denied entry into the United States and will miss the tournament."

"Imagine working your whole life to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup and then being prevented from taking part for reasons completely unrelated to football."

"Then you have Iran's federation saying their allocation of World Cup tickets for supporters was withdrawn just days before the competition. Whether you agree with a government or not, supporters should not be the ones paying the price."

"I've also seen players and delegations complaining about the level of security checks and the delays involved. At some point, people stop feeling welcomed and start feeling like they're being treated as suspects."

"The weather is another concern. We're talking about matches being played in extreme summer conditions. The players are expected to perform at the highest level while dealing with heat that can completely change the rhythm of a game."

"A World Cup should be about bringing the world together. Instead, every day seems to bring another story that has nothing to do with football."

"The worrying thing is that these aren't isolated incidents anymore. When ticket disputes, entry restrictions, and organisational concerns keep appearing, people naturally begin questioning the tournament itself."

"I still hope the football saves the competition because the World Cup is bigger than any host nation. But right now, the headlines aren't making FIFA look good, and they certainly aren't making this look like the celebration of football it was supposed to be."

[JohnnyRotten⚡ @Kohonos234]

@SuzyJourno "It happened 50 years ago so you must accept Africans beheading people today"

Bold move tubby

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Brilliant performance last night PK. Surely a great future ahead of you. 👏

[patrick kelly @Patrick_Kelly04]

Special feeling to score my first Senior international goal against France 💚 @NorthernIreland

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Unfortunately we have the double whammy of Trump and Infantino determined to turn this tournament into a farce.

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

Every day, there appears to be a story with this World Cup that feels like a wind-up.

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

I knew his background wasn't in football! His talent involves ripping off fans, presenting ridiculous peace awards and generally ruining what used to be the world's greatest sporting showpiece.

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

Gianni Infantino taking a corner.

No more words are necessary.

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

How refreshing to see all the fans of the losing team stay on well after the final whistle. That's how to support your team. #CRYRAY

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

I think Pique is right. Some criticism was certainly deserved when the team were crap but now they don't seem to want to stop! Keane's latest attack on Bruno was just ridiculous.

[Tony @UtdTony1]

🚨 🗣️ :Gerard Piqué: “One of Manchester United’s biggest problems is their former players. Instead of supporting the team, many of them spend too much time criticising the club, the manager, and the current players.

It almost feels like they don’t want Manchester United to rise again because they fear this new generation could overshadow what they achieved at the club. 💣🔴

At other big clubs, legends protect the team during difficult moments, but with United, it’s always criticism, negativity, and pressure. Sometimes, you start to wonder if some of them are part of the problem rather than the solution.”🥺💔

[Omid Djalili @omid9]

There were so many posts from the political left before war broke out on Feb 28th saying “you know who was not in the Epstein files? Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei”. To Iranians, shockingly ignorant posts.

But they were correct. He wasn’t. Mainly because this kind of paedophilia, including child brides, is not only legally sanctioned, it is wholly endorsed and even encouraged inside the Islamic Republic of Iran. There are no legal protections for underage girls. Mullahs and others can abuse them with absolute impunity.

So where is the outrage from the west? As if the stoney silence wasn’t bad enough, there is also now a warped view developing of what’s going on inside Iran that “all is back to normal”.

Today is day 82 of a regime imposed internet blackout. Rest assured it is anything but normal.

It is beyond shameful how the western media is turning its gaze away from what’s happening inside Iran regarding how the regime is abusing its citizens.

Please watch this. Well said @NimaYamini 👏

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

@RoisinG86 Good to see, Ro. 👏 The only thing that can improve your season would be if Spurs get relegated!

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Hate is a strong word but he has certainly become more irritating over the last couple of years - especially to United fans.

[Michael @mousemat124]

I absolutely hate Gary Neville

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Yes well done Celtic but could you really be bothered with this league where there are really only 2 teams who are allowed to win it!?

[Celtic Football Club @CelticFC]

CHAMPIONS AGAIN!

🏆 Celtic are crowned Champions of Scotland for the FIFTH season in a row!

Huge congratulations to Martin O’Neill and the Bhoys

#Champion5 | #CelticFC🍀🏆

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Was the match just abandoned because they couldn't be arsed trying to get the fans off the pitch? #SPFL

[Alex Dover @Dover_91]

Celtic should be deducted 3 points for a pitch invasion before the full time whistle #SPFL

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

If VAR can't overrule a bad decision immediately (as with goal line technology) is it really worth it?
I hate it!

[Alan Shearer @alanshearer]

But we were told it was for absolute howlers ONLY and they WONT re referee and maximum benefit and minimum interference!!! 🤷🏼‍♂️ #GETRIDOFIT

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

@IrishFA I can't think of any other business that would treat their paying customers with such contempt. 3 emails, 3 phone messages and a tweet all completely ignored! Customer care at its worst!

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

@IrishFA What is the best way of contacting you. I have a query regarding ticketing but none of my emails or phone messages have been answered (or acknowledged).
Thank you

[Dr. Maalouf ‏ @realMaalouf]

A Muslim jihadist cut off the hands of a Christian girl because she refused to marry him and become a sex slave. She managed to escape before he tried to behead her.

This past year, more Christians have been killed in Nigeria than Palestinians in Gaza.

The media remains silent.

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

@IrishFA What is the best way of contacting you. I have a query regarding ticketing but none of my emails or phone messages have been answered (or acknowledged).
Thank you

[WST @WeAreWST]

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE LIKE? 🤯

Mark Allen had this black for a World Championship final…

#WorldChampionship

[M🍥 @Mo_utdred]

Burnley players first training session under Michael Jackson.

[Ernie Ritchie @ernaldo07]

Just back from the cinema. The concert was much as expected - powerful, note perfect performance from John. Yoko tried to ruin it with her incessant wailing which encouraged lots of toilet breaks for the audience.

[Yoko Ono @yokoono]

IN CINEMAS TODAY!
POWER TO THE PEOPLE - John & Yoko live in concert
🎟️ Get Cinema Tickets → https://t.co/ff1NI2o2KH
You are The Plastic Ono Band - experience the concert in the audience with other people at the cinema - in 5.1 Surround or Dolby Atmos in selected cinemas - screening only for a limited time.
#powertothepeople