Jake Burns, the Stiff Little Fingers singer, says Michael O’Neill’s team are a model of togetherness that can inspire people A Belfast punk legend whose protest songs brought together a generation born into different sectarian camps has praised the Northern Ireland team for creating a new “alternative Ulster” far beyond the political divisions threatening powersharing in the region. Stiff Little Fingers’ front man Jake Burns celebrated qualification for the European Championship in France on Thursday night, describing the 3-1 win over Greece as “a piece of Northern Irish history we can all be proud of”. Continue reading...
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