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The IFA confirmed that a new anthem will be introduced to create a more inclusive match day experience for everyone. We pushed for this change and our success shows the power of persistent fans. Keep showing up to voice your support for the team as we enter this new chapter.

November 1, 2013

Northern Ireland Football Team Anthem Change

Northern Ireland Football Team Anthem Change

🏆 Won — 373 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 12 years, 11 months ago
Hundreds if not thousands of Northern Ireland football team supporters are calling for a new sporting anthem to be played before our matches to replace God Save The Queen. Following the example by Scotland & Wales we see it as another step forward in creating a more inclusive environment for all of our players. This petition calls for 18,000 signatures. The same amount as the maximum capacity of our proposed new stadium where work is to commence this year. We are aiming for a new anthem to be in place for the new Windsor Park which is to be ready for late 2015. This is a petition for Northern Ireland fans who know the importance of improvement at every level of our game and we the supporters must do our part.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

September 13, 2013

September 12, 2013

I am currently organizing the feedback from supporters and drafting a formal proposal to present to the football association. Email your local representative today to insist that our match day experience reflects the inclusive future of our game.

Reached 100 supporters

September 12, 2013

September 11, 2013

We are pushing hard to hit our first hundred signatures before this week ends. Post the link on your Facebook profile and tag three football fans who want a more inclusive stadium atmosphere.

8 Comments

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Steve Ferson
10 years ago Featured

This isn't just about creating a more inclusive environment (though I suppose that's an added benefit). I would just prefer a song that's actually about Northern Ireland!!

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Dave Brooks
12 years ago Featured

its embarrassing that we dont have our own. sick of hearing the same tune every time

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Ciaran Vega
12 years ago Featured

should have happened years ago. lets get a song everyone can actually get behind

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Mark Zhang
12 years ago Featured

about time we moved into the 21st century. fed up with the political baggage at matches

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Paul Ross
12 years ago Featured

good luck getting the dinosaurs at the ifa to listen though. still worth a try

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Sarah Rivera
12 years ago Featured

LONG OVERDUE. let the team have something that actually sounds like home

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Anonymous
10 years ago

And change the flag as well while your at it

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donal mclean
12 years ago

Time to make catholics feel more at home at n.ireland games. oh danny boy!