ianferguson 2,619 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Smile said: No not for me he's English, should be country of birth only no exceptions. So you're wife draps the kid prematurely on holiday abroad anywhere and that is now the kids nationality ?. "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 12 minutes ago, ianferguson said: So you're wife draps the kid prematurely on holiday abroad anywhere and that is now the kids nationality ?. "NO EXCEPTIONS". No none at all my kids have kids now so the wife to drop them would be a shock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 10 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. Remember back when Charlton managed the Republic, it was like they had 'if a distant relative once drank a pint of Guinness' rule with some of the people playing for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 They'd give passports to anybody if they can kick a ball,cheatin b'tards.....Henry for Pope Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanFrontSince96 315 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 International football is becoming more like club football in terms of chasing players now, the 5 year rule has made it even more farcical. With mass immigration I think international football will be pointless in a couple of generations time personally. Who knows Scotland might win a World Cup with 11 talented refugees in the future, I’m sure many would take the win but it’s not the same is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: Remember back when Charlton managed the Republic, it was like they had 'if a distant relative once drank a pint of Guinness' rule with some of the people playing for them. I think it should be country of birth nothing more it keeps it fair. As you say you get so many teams abusing the rules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Shame he's not got a Scottish Grandparent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: 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? You're missing the point,they denied ever poaching any players from NI anyway,most of those who've gone to the Rebs have be failures,Michael O'neill stated that he only wanted players who wanted to play for his team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears&Reds 460 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 hours 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? Michael called them right out and said they were sectarian in their recruitment attempts, the meltdown from the beggar fans has been hilarious, he is right though he told the reporter doing the interview about how the FAI were were going to approach Paddy McNair until they found out he was a Prod and then they completely dropped any interest in him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 hours ago, Smile said: No none at all my kids have kids now so the wife to drop them would be a shock. I'll take your deflection tactics as u turn ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Dumfries 94 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 17 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. Thats bullocks, I was born in England but wouldnt dream of playing for England... if good enough. As my dad would say "if a pig was born in a stable, it woudne make it a horse, your scottish boy!"..agree with you on the grand parent rule though ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, MK Dumfries said: Thats bullocks, I was born in England but wouldnt dream of playing for England... if good enough. As my dad would say "if a pig was born in a stable, it woudne make it a horse, your scottish boy!"..agree with you on the grand parent rule though ? “Bullocks” ?? that’ll be the Dumfries in you ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 14 hours ago, Bears&Reds said: Michael called them right out and said they were sectarian in their recruitment attempts, the meltdown from the beggar fans has been hilarious, he is right though he told the reporter doing the interview about how the FAI were were going to approach Paddy McNair until they found out he was a Prod and then they completely dropped any interest in him. F**king luv it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 As I understand it,any player born or linked to the island of Ireland can opt to play for either Country (Belfast Agreement),there's also a line of thinking that a player born or linked to any part of the UK could play for any of the 4 Countries.....whole can of worms could be opened there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebrows 42 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 On 06/03/2018 at 12:50, 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. Agreed. Mind there was talk of Lorenzo Amoruso playing for Scotland, similar to Costa playing for Spain, absolute bonkers!! Mum and dad or where your from should be all that is taken into consideration IMO. international football is a joke anyway, zero interest in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Blumhoilann said: As I understand it,any player born or linked to the island of Ireland can opt to play for either Country (Belfast Agreement),there's also a line of thinking that a player born or linked to any part of the UK could play for any of the 4 Countries.....whole can of worms could be opened there Anyone born on the island of Ireland is entitled to Irish citizenship. If you are entitled to citizenship you are entitled to national team selection under FIFA rules. And yeah if you are a British citizen not born in the UK, or born in a Crown Dependency, you are eligible for one of the Home Nations - or at least you were. Matt Le Tissier, Richard Gough, Graeme Le Saux, Terry Butcher could have all played for Wales or Northern Ireland. That’s how Maik Taylor qualified for Northern Ireland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPbear1984 14 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bluebrows said: Agreed. Mind there was talk of Lorenzo Amoruso playing for Scotland, similar to Costa playing for Spain, absolute bonkers!! Mum and dad or where your from should be all that is taken into consideration IMO. international football is a joke anyway, zero interest in it. This guy gets it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,536 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 On 06/03/2018 at 21:22, Blumhoilann said: AFAIK his Da was a soldier serving in Germany at the time,living in married quarters wi the family. That should be the exception. Obviously if someone is doing their bit for Queen and country then it can't be helped where their child is born. I agree about the grandparents rule though, that should be scrapped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 According to Rocksport Radio, we are hopeful of getting a deal done for Sean Goss worth around 1.5million depending on whether he wants to leave QPR or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Just now, Siwel said: According to Rocksport Radio, we are hopeful of getting a deal done for Sean Goss worth around 1.5million depending on whether he wants to leave QPR or not. £1.5m would be a steal for the boy. Then again they did say Morelos was certain to leave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Just now, BridgeIsBlue said: £1.5m would be a steal for the boy. Then again they did say Morelos was certain to leave. I still think Morelos is gone in the summer tbh mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Siwel said: I still think Morelos is gone in the summer tbh mate. Maybe so but they were adamant he was gone last month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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