Kevin Kilbane

holyhead

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt. Kevin was married before and Brianne has a daughter. Naturally as they just got engaged they are all loved up etc. Seems quick to get engaged after 4 months but they are both adults.

My point is how must it feel for Kevin Kilbane’s first wife and their children. Should high profile people be more discreet out of consideration for the feelings of a former partner and or children?

PaulieC

maybe he discussed it with his family already and it's absolutely nothing to do with you. I think with your wan dying on Saturday people would be a bit more circumspect in dissecting celeb's private lives, but seems not to be the case.

SusieBlue

His marriage ended in 2013 and any interviews I've seen have stated he has an excellent relationship with his kids and and amiciable relationship with his ex.
I'm sure they'll all be ok and your faux concern isn't needed.

corner of hells

Thank Jaysus the election is over and we can back to talking about important ****e.

JohnnyFlash

Meant to be a fierce sound man.

irishguitarlad

holyhead wrote: »

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt. Kevin was married before and Brianne has a daughter. Naturally as they just got engaged they are all loved up etc. Seems quick to get engaged after 4 months but they are both adults.

My point is how must it feel for Kevin Kilbane’s first wife and their children. Should high profile people be more discreet out of consideration for the feelings of a former partner and or children?

I must be in a coma so.

TheValeyard

irishguitarlad wrote: »

I must be in a coma so.

Wait until you hear who is running the UK and the USA!

TuringBot47

holyhead wrote: »

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt.

I'd say the reverse.
Only those who are intellectually compromised read the entertainment/gossip sections.

super_furry

holyhead wrote: »

My point is how must it feel for Kevin Kilbane’s first wife and their children. Should high profile people be more discreet out of consideration for the feelings of a former partner and or children?

Why do you care?

You're the only person here to sees any kind of issue. Mind your own business.

Zebra3

holyhead wrote: »

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt. Kevin was married before and Brianne has a daughter. Naturally as they just got engaged they are all loved up etc. Seems quick to get engaged after 4 months but they are both adults.

My point is how must it feel for Kevin Kilbane’s first wife and their children. Should high profile people be more discreet out of consideration for the feelings of a former partner and or children?

He really should go live in a cave and have no life of his own.

hairyprincess

Another one here for the coma. Ffs.

partyguinness

holyhead wrote: »

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt. Kevin was married before and Brianne has a daughter. Naturally as they just got engaged they are all loved up etc. Seems quick to get engaged after 4 months but they are both adults.

My point is how must it feel for Kevin Kilbane’s first wife and their children. Should high profile people be more discreet out of consideration for the feelings of a former partner and or children?

First I have heard of it so I must have been in a coma or maybe I actually have my own life to live rather than prying into **** that does not concern me.

Good luck to them.

Johnny Sausage

holyhead wrote: »

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt. Kevin was married before and Brianne has a daughter. Naturally as they just got engaged they are all loved up etc. Seems quick to get engaged after 4 months but they are both adults.

My point is how must it feel for Kevin Kilbane’s first wife and their children. Should high profile people be more discreet out of consideration for the feelings of a former partner and or children?

what an odd thing to be fauxtraged about

jester77

Never heard this. And dancing partner? Is he taking her to tango or something, seems a bit over the top to be talking about who or where you take someone on a date. Must suck to be under the glare of paparazzi the whole time.

razorblunt

He should sit inside with the curtains closed. He should never be allowed to have fun again unless his ex wife is having equally measurable fun at the same time.

irishguitarlad

irishguitarlad wrote: »

I must be in a coma so.

hairyprincess wrote: »

Another one here for the coma. Ffs.

Will you two ssshhhh you’re disturbing my coma sleep.

This coma bed is pretty comfy though. Wonder how many of us are in it? I’m in a coma and can’t tell

odyssey06

What if Kevin wasn't famous, but just some guy living in a small town. Years after divorcing his wife he takes dance lessons.
He gets engaged to the dance instructor. He stays in the town to be near his kids.
What if the wife sees them out walking holding hands, or having a romantic meal in the restaurant...
So it's an interesting question but I don't think there's any special obligations.

ps as an aside, does it strike anyone else that Kevin Kilbane with his encyclopediac knowledge of lower league football and big irish potato head on him is eh a bit out of his league here... They're putting something in the water at the Strictly dressing rooms.

partyguinness

I recall Kilbane as a committed but limited left sided footballer- a slightly worse version of James McLean is not being too unkind.

But I had to Google Brianne.

kevinkilbane

holyhead wrote: »

Unless you have been in a coma for the past month you will see that Kevin Kilbane has got engaged to his dancing partner Brianne Delacourt.?

Mind your own business. Awful thread, truly awful

partyguinness wrote: »

I recall Kilbane as a committed but limited left sided footballer- a slightly worse version of James McLean is not being too unkind.

Oi, way harsh!!!!!!!

elefant

partyguinness wrote: »

I recall Kilbane as a committed but limited left sided footballer- a slightly worse version of James McLean is not being too unkind.

That's very unkind to Kilbane.

EmmetSpiceland

partyguinness wrote: »

I recall Kilbane as a committed but limited left sided footballer- a slightly worse version of James McLean is not being too unkind.

But I had to Google Brianne.

A “limited” footballer who is one of our most capped players and played in the premier league for years?

I’m not sure that’s the term I’d use.

chrissb8

Kevin Kilbane by all accounts is absolutely sound and a very empathic person who loves his kids a load. Does a load of charity work to raise awareness for down syndrome children as well.

You are just the kind of person OP who makes this world worse by besmirching a good thoroughly decent person for finding happiness.

Mind your own business.

odyssey06

His dancing must be a bit limited too as he has gone off the show but he certainly seems to make the most of what he's got!

ChikiChiki

One of the good guys. Seems no one is immune from the nasties behind the keyboards.

partyguinness

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

A “limited” footballer who is one of our most capped players and played in the premier league for years?

I’m not sure that’s the term I’d use.

I hear what you are saying and gave sterling service to the Irish jersey for years but being honest about it he was limited. Some might see that as a criticism but it's not meant to be.

partyguinness

sugarman wrote: »

Define "limited"

In this context limited ability/skill as opposed to say, Damian Duff for example.

Kilbane was not a top class winger. He was more workmanlike and honest but was never going to play for any of the top teams- not good enough or limited. Wish he was still playing TBH

You know damn well what I mean.

Badly Drunk Boy

partyguinness wrote: »

In this context limited ability/skill as opposed to say, Damian Duff for example.

Kilbane was not a top class winger. He was more workmanlike and honest but was never going to play for any of the top teams- not good enough or limited. Wish he was still playing TBH

You know damn well what I mean.

So are you saying that he got only got his nickname 'Zinedine' because his surname rhymes with Zidane, and not for his skills on the pitch? :eek:

MayoAreMagic

razorblunt wrote: »

He should sit inside with the curtains closed. He should never be allowed to have fun again unless his ex wife is having equally measurable fun at the same time.

Proper order. Is there a metric for the fun we can use?


The most thing i have taken issue with on this thread is that someone thinks james mcclean is a better player than kevin kilbane...
Kilbane spent the majority of his career as a starter for teams in the epl. Has mcclean even had 1 full season as a starter in the epl?
Mcclean is a bit of a liability at times - a lot of times. Rash in the tackle, giving the ball away foolishly, constantly niggling and reacting. Kilbane was solid as they come and was exceptional athletically.

TuringBot47

Can the mods move this to entertainment or LGBT.... seems a better home for it.

partyguinness

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

Proper order. Is there a metric for the fun we can use?


The most thing i have taken issue with on this thread is that someone thinks james mcclean is a better player than kevin kilbane...
Kilbane spent the majority of his career as a starter for teams in the epl. Has mcclean even had 1 full season as a starter in the epl?
Mcclean is a bit of a liability at times - a lot of times. Rash in the tackle, giving the ball away foolishly, constantly niggling and reacting. Kilbane was solid as they come and was exceptional athletically.

I think that is more to do with the way the EPL has gone over the last 10 years or so than Kilbane being a better player than McLean so the fact Kilbane played more EPL games than McLean is not a fair measure IMO.

In Kilbane's day (say 1998 to 2010) you didn't have the same amount of mainland European and S American footballers and you had Irish players starting for Man U, Liverpool, Chelsea generally wining trophies and playing European football. There was a far more Irish players playing in the EPL but nowadays pushed down the leagues- England have the same problem.

Off the top of my head I can't think of the last Irish player to play in a major final let alone win a major trophy. Are there even any Irish players playing in Europe this season?

Do you think Kilbane would be a regular starter for Everton these days? Doubt it.

McLean while I agree he is rash etc but more times than not he has been Ireland's best player and he is playing relegation football in the Championship!

Coillte_Bhoy

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

Proper order. Is there a metric for the fun we can use?


The most thing i have taken issue with on this thread is that someone thinks james mcclean is a better player than kevin kilbane...
Kilbane spent the majority of his career as a starter for teams in the epl. Has mcclean even had 1 full season as a starter in the epl?
Mcclean is a bit of a liability at times - a lot of times. Rash in the tackle, giving the ball away foolishly, constantly niggling and reacting. Kilbane was solid as they come and was exceptional athletically.

Has had 3 seasons with 34 or over appearances. I dont dispute that hes not as good as Kilbane but he's ahd a decent career

lawred2

partyguinness wrote: »

I recall Kilbane as a committed but limited left sided footballer- a slightly worse version of James McLean is not being too unkind.

But I had to Google Brianne.

much better footballer than James McClean

u140acro3xs7dm

TuringBot47 wrote: »

I'd say the reverse.
Only those who are intellectually compromised read the entertainment/gossip sections.

This, by a thousand times.

u140acro3xs7dm

lawred2 wrote: »

much better footballer than James McClean

Not by much, Kilbane used to run up the left wing, then do fcuk all with the ball. He was less of a goal threat than McLean, although in later years he became more adaptable, playing at left back and centre mid.

He also has the benefit of time, people have forgotten how frustrating it was to see his name on the team sheet for the last 3 or 4 years of his career. Added to that, he comes across as a sound bloke.

partyguinness

Didn't he play something like 10000 competitive games in a row for Ireland. Well I suppose he was barely playing week in week out so fresh enough.

Signore Fancy Pants

I havent been in a coma, I just absolutely dont give a **** about the lives of famous people.

Why do you give a fcuk OP?

MayoAreMagic

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

Has had 3 seasons with 34 or over appearances. I dont dispute that hes not as good as Kilbane but he's ahd a decent career

Appearances eh?
Sounds like someone came on as a sub a lot...

Salary Negotiator

partyguinness wrote: »

Didn't he play something like 10000 competitive games in a row for Ireland. Well I suppose he was barely playing week in week out so fresh enough.

Something like 66 consecutive competitive caps.

A seriously impressive feat.

u140acro3xs7dm

Salary Negotiator wrote: »

Something like 66 consecutive competitive caps.

A seriously impressive feat.

For someone that didn't have very impressive feet

MayoAreMagic

partyguinness wrote: »

I think that is more to do with the way the EPL has gone over the last 10 years or so than Kilbane being a better player than McLean so the fact Kilbane played more EPL games than McLean is not a fair measure IMO.

In Kilbane's day (say 1998 to 2010) you didn't have the same amount of mainland European and S American footballers and you had Irish players starting for Man U, Liverpool, Chelsea generally wining trophies and playing European football. There was a far more Irish players playing in the EPL but nowadays pushed down the leagues- England have the same problem.

Off the top of my head I can't think of the last Irish player to play in a major final let alone win a major trophy. Are there even any Irish players playing in Europe this season?

Do you think Kilbane would be a regular starter for Everton these days? Doubt it.

McLean while I agree he is rash etc but more times than not he has been Ireland's best player and he is playing relegation football in the Championship!

I dont know about that. There is a fashion for very fit athletic guys who can defend, run all day and also get up the byline and cross at present.
Kilbane fits that profile. I guarantee id kilbane in his pomp was playing at stoke while mclean was there, he would have more starts than mcclean.

Re the foreigners, the epl was full of them in the 00s too. I believe they had the lowest number of native footballers of any top league at that time in fact. I think you are going back to the mid 90s there.

Re irish players, I think we both know ireland had players then good enough to play at those teams. If they had them now they would still play at those teams. Duff, keane and irwin would all start. I think finnan would too tbh but people might argue that one. The irish players now wouldnt get into those teams, or anywhere near them. That addresses mcclean being irelands best player also - the bar isnt exatly high at present, although i dont think he is our best player anyway!

Re everton, they are a very different team now. However, tellingly, Mcclean wouldnt have gotten into the everton team that got to the champions league. Kilbane was an ever present that season.

Off subject i accept but worth pointing out

The Tetrarch

Always put in a shift. End to end player. Would die for the jersey.
(I'm running out of cliches.)
A good lad.

freshpopcorn

I follow these things a little and I hadn't a clue.
I don't see an issue tough.

u140acro3xs7dm

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

also get up the byline and cross at present.

That there was a flaw in his game, he rarely beat the 1st man with a cross.

He was athletic, rarely injured, and always turned up, but his end product was weak.

EmmetSpiceland

Sky Eager Spice wrote: »

That there was a flaw in his game, he rarely beat the 1st man with a cross.

He was athletic, rarely injured, and always turned up, but his end product was weak.

What a shame that none of his managers ever learned.

u140acro3xs7dm

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

What a shame that none of his managers ever learned.

He was an average player that played for average clubs. As i said, he was reliable, but his end product was befitting of a lower/mid-table player. According to the Premier Leagues own website, he has 15 goals, and 18 assists in 325 games - for a winger, that is well below average.

MayoAreMagic

Sky Eager Spice wrote: »

That there was a flaw in his game, he rarely beat the 1st man with a cross.

He was athletic, rarely injured, and always turned up, but his end product was weak.

And yet, probably still a better crosser than mcclean!

Deebles McBeebles

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Will you two ssshhhh you’re disturbing my coma sleep.

This coma bed is pretty comfy though. Wonder how many of us are in it? I’m in a coma and can’t tell

Sounds like a fauxma to me.

Mad_maxx

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Meant to be a fierce sound man.

impossible not to like if his public persona is anything to go by

Mad_maxx

partyguinness wrote: »

I recall Kilbane as a committed but limited left sided footballer- a slightly worse version of James McLean is not being too unkind.

But I had to Google Brianne.

hes certainly a better pundit than he was player but nobody could ever fault his commitment to his country and the green jersey

EmmetSpiceland

Mad_maxx wrote: »

hes certainly a better pundit than he was player but nobody could ever fault his commitment to his country and the green jersey

Gets slated over in the radio forum. Very negative crowd, lots of cries of “woke” this and “women” that.

A sad, unhappy, bunch.

tjdaly

Marvelous footballer. He can do what he likes. I bet the new one is an upgrade.