Lloyd 10,756 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Rangers' Sean Goss holds talks with Northern Ireland Alasdair Mackenzie @aksmackenzie Goss has impressed since moving to Rangers NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has held talks with Rangers midfielder Sean Goss over his international future. The 22-year-old is on loan at Ibrox from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season and has made an impressive start, scoring twice in nine appearances. His eye-catching form has encouraged O'Neill to try and convince Goss to commit to Northern Ireland, who he qualifies for under the grandparent rule. The Belfast Telegraph has reported that discussions have already taken place between the former Manchester United player and O'Neill. Goss was born in Germany and grew up there before moving to England aged eight. If he agrees, the midfielder could feature as soon as this month for a friendly against South Korea. O'Neill turned down the Scotland job to remain in the Belfast post in January after missing out on World Cup qualification in the play-offs against Switzerland. http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/16067496.Rangers__Sean_Goss_considers_committing_international_future_to_Northern_Ireland/?ref=rss Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,019 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 That’d be brilliant. I don’t care much for the national team anymore but id like to see this happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,864 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 He's got it from here - https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/Rangers-star-sean-goss-considering-northern-ireland-switch-after-talks-with-michael-oneill-36671126.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Correct decision for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashBash 0 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Staunch Goss Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Correct decision for him. Aye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 He will not make the German team I guess, should never happen should always be the country of your birth. No Dads Or Grandads Rule. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,019 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Smile said: He will not make the German team I guess, should never happen should always be the country of your birth. No Dads Or Grandads Rule. Think with the amount of players N.Ireland have had stolen from them in recent years it’s only fair they can take advantage of this rule Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Goss should do this. He has a chance of international football, he should grab it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,374 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Smile said: He will not make the German team I guess, should never happen should always be the country of your birth. No Dads Or Grandads Rule. Na, mum and dad should be allowed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 He only needs to look at lee hodson and think to himself he played at major finals for ni and it should make his mind up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 46 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Na, mum and dad should be allowed. 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,374 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, plumbGER said: 100% Fact Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Fact Not up for debate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,784 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Smile said: He will not make the German team I guess, should never happen should always be the country of your birth. No Dads Or Grandads Rule. Surely this depends on how long after your birth you lived in the country for? I don't know Goss' circumstances, but let's say two Scottish parents are down living in England and have a child there but move back up when he's 2 or 3 or whatever and stay. To not be allowed to play for Scotland because he was born in England would be ridiculous, no? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Smile said: He will not make the German team I guess, should never happen should always be the country of your birth. No Dads Or Grandads Rule. You're spot on about Grandads, miles off about Dad's. See laudraupsleftfoot for explanation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingBear72 476 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 He should jump at the chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,845 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Would make sense. Doubt he would ever get a game for England but would probably end up being a regular in the NI team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: Surely this depends on how long after your birth you lived in the country for? I don't know Goss' circumstances, but let's say two Scottish parents are down living in England and have a child there but move back up when he's 2 or 3 or whatever and stay. To not be allowed to play for Scotland because he was born in England would be ridiculous, no? No not for me he's English, should be country of birth only no exceptions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Wearethepeople72 said: Would make sense. Doubt he would ever get a game for England but would probably end up being a regular in the NI team. He's born in Germany so that also lessens his chances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,019 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Smile said: No not for me he's English, should be country of birth only no exceptions. 3 minutes ago, Smile said: He's born in Germany so that also lessens his chances. Where’s he born mate? Edit: I read these wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, Smile said: He's born in Germany so that also lessens his chances. He's eligible to play for England too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 8 hours ago, .Williamson. said: Think with the amount of players N.Ireland have had stolen from them in recent years it’s only fair they can take advantage of this rule Did you see the article where the FAI(Republic) have been encouraging Kafflicks from NI to play for them,claims Michael O'Neill? .....and they call Proddies bigots eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Siwel said: He's eligible to play for England too. AFAIK his Da was a soldier serving in Germany at the time,living in married quarters wi the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,784 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, Blumhoilann said: Did you see the article where the FAI(Republic) have been encouraging Kafflicks from NI to play for them,claims Michael O'Neill? .....and they call Proddies bigots eh? Common sense is needed here. They're not likely to be able to convince a boy from the Sandy Row or Shankill to play for them over NI are they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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