Yes, we know he's eligible.
He satisfies both Articles 16 & 18 of the FIFA Stautes, in terms of representing the IFA...as must all British Citizens, if they wish to play for us.
Because he is eligible, does not mean he should be selected.
He had his chance to represent Northern Ireland, and turned it down in order to represent the South.
I do not welcome his inclusion in the Northern Irish set up one iota.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
Last edited by Not Brazil; 03/07/2011 at 7:24 PM.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
I realise you cant legally block it as the guy is eligible, however I was thinking more of an organised campaign where the fans speak as one against this? Is there one yet? Or likely to be one?
After all, it is your team, Worthington will come and go, as will the players and administrators, but the supporters remain, and the side are out there representing you so surely if the strength of anti Bruce feeling can be properly orchestrated, your voice may be heard. DannyInvincible has recently paved the way on the eligibility matter and gotten some coverage in wider media.
An option perhaps?
About half a month ago, Worthington said the following: "I've just got to be patient like everybody else and see what the outcome is. When I spoke to him he's been very enthusiastic."
It's inconclusive but would it not imply that Worthington made the first approach with a proposal? Not that it's really that big of a deal. It's just a lot of NI fans seem to go on about who approached who first as if it determines the morality of the matter.
And couldn't you say that Bruce qualifies for NI because of one of these so-called political documents?
Say it ain't so, Alex.
Last edited by ArdeeBhoy; 04/07/2011 at 9:37 AM.
If morality and ignorance are the same thing, then yes NI fans can take the moral high ground.
His situation is no different to a number of players in the NI squad, no? He couldn't make the team of his choice so he decided to throw his lot in with NI.
Why is he any different to Kane or O'Connor who, without major problem, seemed to be welcomed back to the IFA after spells with the FAI?
I think he's been shown up as an opportunist, which most of us suspected.
From a NI fans' view, he's a ROI-reject-opportunist. It's worse.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
Bruce would be the first player in the modern era that turns out for Northern Ireland, having represented another Nation at full International level.
He had his chance to play for Northern Ireland before - rather patronisingly, he chose not to.
I respect that decision, and do not want him in our squad now.
The Englishmen came over in the year 2005
But little did they know that we'd planned a wee surprise
Sir David scored the winner, and Windsor Park went wild
And this is what we sang...
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