DannyInvincible
22/03/2017, 2:59 PM
On the other hand, Wales-born Kevin Sheedy (whose father, like Coleman's, was also born in Ireland) asserts that he was always going to play for Ireland: http://foot.ie/threads/170604-Kevin-Sheedy?p=1912761&viewfull=1#post1912761
Although that didn't stop him ringing up the Welsh FA to see if he was in their squad before making a decision on his international future. Hmm... :laugh:
When I was 16 at Hereford United, I got a letter from the FAI saying I had been selected in their youth team.
I knew Wales had a game at the same time, so I rang the Welsh FA just to see if I was in their squad and then I would make a decision.
They said they were not in the business of announcing the squad before it was done officially, so I said ‘okay, thanks very much’, I then called the FAI to say I would be delighted to play for Ireland.
I was always opting for Ireland and it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made.”
Although that didn't stop him ringing up the Welsh FA to see if he was in their squad before making a decision on his international future. Hmm... :laugh:
When I was 16 at Hereford United, I got a letter from the FAI saying I had been selected in their youth team.
I knew Wales had a game at the same time, so I rang the Welsh FA just to see if I was in their squad and then I would make a decision.
They said they were not in the business of announcing the squad before it was done officially, so I said ‘okay, thanks very much’, I then called the FAI to say I would be delighted to play for Ireland.
I was always opting for Ireland and it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made.”