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That's because Ireland are an association side though and essentially not professional. That situation doesn't often happen in football, ok thinking about it maybe with Diego Costa but that's because he would be granted Spanish nationality. Even so, I don't really have a problem with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
even if they are an association side, two of those players (morgan and rankin) have played against england in a world cup and now play for england. that just isnt right IMO. ok different sport but its the same kind of argument. you play for one country and thats it, and the country you play for is the one that you call your country not the one that will give you most chance of success. so morgan, rankin etc say they are irish, why should they play for england? they dont say they are english but irish.Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
Andy Murray will be aninteresting one if scotland get independence.
You are now confusing England with Britain.Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
Jack said naffin' wrong
We don't want 'em in our fackin' country n we won't fackin' surrenda
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To be fair to Jack I think he was talking specifically about players who've grown up and lived the majority of their lives in another country and only come to Britain for football and become eligibale to play for England after residing only five years as was the case for Almunia and Cudiccini. And in that case I don't think he's said anything too controversial.
I don't think it goes any deeper than that, to the levels of him wanting the likes of Mo Farah and or any non White, non British born Brit to to represent England. I'm pretty sure with Mo being a massive gooner and visiting the training ground often they're actually good friends. There's probably even a tweet of Jack cheering on Mo during the Olympics or at least a picture of the two of them.
The problem is that with Jack being as thick as shit, he wasn't able to articulate his point well and the media, being the media, have blown this out of proportion and painted him as the next Nick Griffin which is ridicolous as he plays for a club that has an influx of foreign players and a foreign coach all of which he seems to get on with perfectly fine. At any rate, hopefully he realises that he isn't able to express himself that well and decides to just shut the fuck up and focus on his football.
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Rio Ferdinand does not believe Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia should be considered for selection for England.
The Spanish goalkeeper would be eligible through English residency.
The 31-year-old has played for the Gunners since 2004 and has not played for Spain.
But Manchester United defender Ferdinand said: 'That's for the FA to decide but I'm sure if he was picked for Spain he would play for Spain in front of England. So if that happens, I don't think it's really working right.'
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rio ferdniand has the same thing as jack did before. dont remember a fuss made baout that at all.
ferdniand :bow:Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
baout :bow: raoul moat's brother :bow:
Tbf Almunia was a bit shit whereas Janzuaj seems to be potentially world class and hence it would be a massive coup by the FA if they got him, which is why more attention is focused on it. That and it being an internationl weekendQuote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
But you're right. It's not really a controversial statement and echoeing sentiment expressed before, just phrased poorly. As I see from the tweets he's getting the usual bandwaggoners are getting a piece of the action. Trying to boost their own publicity by having a go at him for it. Pathetic.
At least this has given people something to talk about in an international break.
Normally it's dead.
Wheelchair. :lol:
Start of the end for him now.