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>Why is it that the UK participates in the Olympics as "Great Britian and Northern Ireland" but in the World cup as England? That freaky St. George's cross makes me nervous like Richard the Lionhearted is about to attack. Why not field "United Kingdom" teams for both? Or is Gibralter holding out?

Been thinking about this. I figure that it's NATIONS that compete in the olympics AOT countries. Sure, a country CAN be a nation but although I'm English (though I haven't a drop of English blood in my body) my NATION is Britain, i.e. I have British nationality, not English. Likewise a Jock or Taff.

Then again, how come 2 countries, as one nation, can compete in the Cup, such as Serbia-Montenegro, Trinidad and Tobago?


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>By the way, do you guys need any red ensigns? We have some used spares if you like.
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>>Is this only in England or have other countries who are taking part in the tournament experiencing a similar bout of "patriotism"?
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>Since were ranked 83rd, not so much.