View Full Version : Shane Duffy D Norwich b.1992
Deckydee
22/02/2010, 1:46 PM
I mentioned this on the Fans Forum a few seconds ago.
I see that it was 'kingdom kerry' that correctly said that he would declare
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 2:13 PM
Great news, but I'd be fairly peed off today if I was Nigel Worthington.
What squad and when can we expect to see him getting a call for us first given that in the last week or so the Senior, Under 21 and Under 19 squads have been announced and he is not obviously in any of them yet
ifk101
22/02/2010, 2:18 PM
Mind you, it wouldn't have been so easy to take had he been a goalkeeper or a striker...
Tempting fate there EG.
It's pleasing that a young fellow like Shane has the courage to turn down senior international football with NI to follow his heart and fight for his place in our international sides. I think he does have a long way to go before he is ready for senior football with us but the potential to do so is there for everyone to see.
Predator
22/02/2010, 2:20 PM
Great news, but I'd be fairly peed off today if I was Nigel Worthington.
According to Duffy's father, Duffy made the decision almost 3 weeks ago, so NI really shouldn't have included him in the published team squad. While Worthington may be annoyed at losing such a prospect, he has to respect Duffy's decision.
What squad and when can we expect to see him getting a call for us first given that in the last week or so the Senior, Under 21 and Under 19 squads have been announced and he is not obviously in any of them yet
There is probably some paperwork currently being done in order for him to get clearance to play. Depending on how the rest of his season goes (he may get another Europa League game this Thursday), I can see him in the U21 squad and then possibly being included in the senior squad for the friendlies in May.
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 2:25 PM
[QUOTE=Predator;1323840]According to Duffy's father, Duffy made the decision almost 3 weeks ago, so NI really shouldn't have included him in the published team squad. While Worthington may be annoyed at losing such a prospect, he has to respect Duffy's decision.
If that's the case, a bit of a slip up by Worthington or maybe he was hoping that by naming him he might have another change of heart.
Gather round
22/02/2010, 2:32 PM
If that's the case, a bit of a slip up by Worthington or maybe he was hoping that by naming him he might have another change of heart
It's obviously disappointing, and the announcement looks like a ****-up by Worthington and the IFA. Still, he's been a valuable player in our youth sides so thanks for that. Let's move on.
TrapAPony
22/02/2010, 2:38 PM
Young Daniel Kearns of West Ham and Dan Devine of Preston have switched to us also. Both were U-19 players for the North.
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100694:mccaffrey-unveils-extended-under-19-squad-for-bisham-abbey-training-camp&catid=4:under-19&Itemid=12
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 2:43 PM
It's obviously disappointing, and the announcement looks like a ****-up by Worthington and the IFA. Still, he's been a valuable player in our youth sides so thanks for that. Let's move on.
Do feel sorry for ye on this one especially given the investment the IFA had made with him. This type of thing hasn't really affected us yet but maybe in a few years I'm sure we'll have kids coming through who are born to foreign nationals who'll declare for the parents countries so that'll be an intersting one here then.
Cant think of any player who was born here declaring for another country - no doubt I'm wrong.
tetsujin1979
22/02/2010, 2:49 PM
Do feel sorry for ye on this one especially given the investment the IFA had made with him. This type of thing hasn't really affected us yet but maybe in a few years I'm sure we'll have kids coming through who are born to foreign nationals who'll declare for the parents countries so that'll be an intersting one here then.
Cant think of any player who was born here declaring for another country - no doubt I'm wrong.
I'm convinced I read before of a goalkeeper who played for the U-16's, and went on to represent England at one of the underage championships. Not sure where he was born though
Paul Marshall played for the U-19's, and then switched to England and played in the World Youth Championships. He was born in Manchester though
Gather round
22/02/2010, 2:52 PM
To be fair, he's returned the 'investment' by playing U-21 and U-19.
Although as I've said throughout the thread I'd prefer U-19 or U-21 games after 18th birthday to tie a player to one country, the rules cut both ways. I'd expect us to continue to gain more players from England than we lose to you.
EalingGreen
22/02/2010, 2:54 PM
Tempting fate there EG.
Not quite sure what you mean by that: I was only referring to Duffy (i.e. I'm unaware of any other young goalkeeping or striking prospects who are considering defecting)
It's pleasing that a young fellow like Shane has the courage to turn down senior international football with NI to follow his heart and fight for his place in our international sides. I think he does have a long way to go before he is ready for senior football with us but the potential to do so is there for everyone to see.Notwithstanding his call-up for the Italy and Albania games (for both of which we were beset by injuries/withdrawals), Duffy's still a long way from establishing himself in the NI senior team.
Our first choice pairing is Evans (22) and Hughes (30), both EPL regulars who injuries etc permitting, will form the backbone of our defence for the next 3 years+.
In their absence, we have Duff, McAuley, Craigan and Baird, who have all played CB to a good level , McCartney who can fill in, plus Cathcart (Man U 21 year old on loan at Watford), who as a prospect must still be said to be ahead of Duffy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Cathcart
Of course, if Duffy turns out to be as good as he looks, in another 3 or 4 years time he could be another Richard Dunne etc.
If so, then Good Luck to him (and you) - we'll just get on with it.
Greenbod
22/02/2010, 3:26 PM
Duffy's still a long way from establishing himself in the NI senior team.
You're not wrong.............Don't think he ever will to be honest!!
Should the guy be included in the U21 squad now for the upcoming Armenia game?
Razors left peg
22/02/2010, 4:18 PM
I'm convinced I read before of a goalkeeper who played for the U-16's, and went on to represent England at one of the underage championships. Not sure where he was born though
Paul Marshall played for the U-19's, and then switched to England and played in the World Youth Championships. He was born in Manchester though
I might be wrong but didnt James Milner play for us at under 16 level?
This is an interesting one. Gotten all the way to the full Northern Irish squad and then decides that he'd rather represent another country? I'd be mightily píssed off if someone did that for the ROI, even if he was far from a star player. If it's really what was in his heart all along then good for him I guess.
You're not wrong.............Don't think he ever will to be honest!!
Those kind of posts are a bit out of order really Greenbod. We've been lucky to get a promising defender who appears to feel more Irish than Northern Irish and may not make the grade for us. Not really something worth gloating about is it?
Drumcondra 69er
22/02/2010, 4:37 PM
I might be wrong but didnt James Milner play for us at under 16 level?
Don't think he did? Neil Kilkenny at Leeds played underage before declaring for Australia though.
Razors left peg
22/02/2010, 4:41 PM
It was under 14 level that Milner played for us according to wiki
I might be wrong but didnt James Milner play for us at under 16 level?
Don't think so either. He played for England at U-15 and U-17, would be a bit weird if he played for Ireland in-between.
Gather round
22/02/2010, 5:03 PM
This is an interesting one. Gotten all the way to the full Northern Irish squad and then decides that he'd rather represent another country? I'd be mightily píssed off if someone did that for the ROI, even if he was far from a star player. If it's really what was in his heart all along then good for him I guess?
Plenty of NI fans are more annoyed than those on this thread, yes.
I doubt it was really in his heart throughout in the way you're suggesting (ie to play for the South alone). If it was, then presumably he'd have turned down the invitation to play for our junior teams.
anto1208
22/02/2010, 5:18 PM
This is great news ive been watching Duffy now for a while at Everton. He has progressed well, good solid defender that can score too. Played well in europe for Everton and has never looked out of place.
Im delighted that him and the excellent Seamus Coleman are at everton.
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 5:32 PM
I might be wrong but didnt James Milner play for us at under 16 level?
No, lads, the question I asked was there ever a player born in the Republic who declared for another country.
geysir
22/02/2010, 6:31 PM
Should the guy be included in the U21 squad now for the upcoming Armenia game?
Could be a question on whether he could play in the Euro qual for us as he is already 'cup tied'. There use to be some sort of reference to that in the FIFA regulation.
Sounds like the IFA are becoming experts in shooting both feet at the same time. Duffy is hardly 18 and his short intl carer is littered with one misunderstanding after another. Worthington sounds as if he is a bit of a goof as well.
Has the penny dropped yet with the IFA yet that 6 county born can declare for the FAI or are they going to protest to FIFA?
dantheman
22/02/2010, 6:36 PM
Great news!!!
Its tough for some NI fans to accept that this can happen, as that's the way they were brought up (with the divine right to dictate to others what they can do).
Duffy will enjoy playing in the modern European city that is Dublin, where the jackboot of the Orangeman cannot trample over his hopes and dreams
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 6:40 PM
Has the penny dropped yet with the IFA yet that 6 county born can declare for the FAI or are they going to protest to FIFA?
Dosent matter where he was born in this case as his dad is from the Republic.
Judging by reports on BBC Northern Ireland at tea time the IFA are really upset with this one and as I stated earlier I cant blame them. They were the ones who gave him his chance when the FAI didnt. They were saying on this that they are going to pull out the stops to ensure this dosent happen again - legal action was mentioned as well so I dont expect this one to go away.
Nonetheless delighted he has joined us.
seanfhear
22/02/2010, 6:56 PM
Welcome home Shane:)
I hope you have a great carreer at club level and international level.
Hopefully you will have great experiences at the new Landsdowne road and playing for Ireland.
Paddy Garcia
22/02/2010, 6:59 PM
I'm convinced I read before of a goalkeeper who played for the U-16's, and went on to represent England at one of the underage championships. Not sure where he was born though
Paul Marshall played for the U-19's, and then switched to England and played in the World Youth Championships. He was born in Manchester though
That was Andy Lonergan. In fact he was tapped up by an English coach at a hotel which was being shared by the Irish & English teams.
However strange reference to later in interest in us below (is that rule not now gone!).
http://www.pnefc.net/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10362~21722,00.html
Drumcondra 69er
22/02/2010, 7:12 PM
Dosent matter where he was born in this case as his dad is from the Republic.
Judging by reports on BBC Northern Ireland at tea time the IFA are really upset with this one and as I stated earlier I cant blame them. They were the ones who gave him his chance when the FAI didnt. They were saying on this that they are going to pull out the stops to ensure this dosent happen again - legal action was mentioned as well so I dont expect this one to go away.
Nonetheless delighted he has joined us.
They've no come back on this one with, as you say, his Da being from Donegal. Do the IFA realise this, they way they're talking on what I've heard on the radio is as if this is another case like Gibson. This is no different from what happens all over world football these days, there's no basis to any threats about legal action or going back to FIFA.
Lionel Ritchie
22/02/2010, 7:24 PM
Great news!!!
Its tough for some NI fans to accept that this can happen, as that's the way they were brought up (with the divine right to dictate to others what they can do).
Duffy will enjoy playing in the modern European city that is Dublin, where the jackboot of the Orangeman cannot trample over his hopes and dreams
Someone phone dynorod. :rolleyes:
I'm as happy as the next guy that Shane's decided to play for us but what feckin orange jackboot trampled on Gerry Armstrongs dreams? ...or Pat Jennings'? ...Chris Bairds? ...Martin O'Neils?
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 7:27 PM
They've no come back on this one with, as you say, his Da being from Donegal. Do the IFA realise this, they way they're talking on what I've heard on the radio is as if this is another case like Gibson. This is no different from what happens all over world football these days, there's no basis to any threats about legal action or going back to FIFA.
No. I think the legal action will be with regard to players like Gibson etc who have no connection in their eyes as such with the Republic and preventing them from declaring. Its always been a sore point with the IFA and it's becoming increasingly common now for more and more lads in the North declaring for us as with the case of the two lads called up to the under 19 squad and also Marc Wilson regardless of whether or not they have ties down here - which under the rules is their right and in my opinion should be.
Judging by reports on BBC Northern Ireland at tea time the IFA are really upset with this one and as I stated earlier I cant blame them. They were the ones who gave him his chance when the FAI didnt. They were saying on this that they are going to pull out the stops to ensure this dosent happen again - legal action was mentioned as well so I dont expect this one to go away.
That kind of stuff is a silly, hot-headed reaction. What kind of legal action are they going to take exactly? Try and get his dad's Irish citizenship revoked? As absolutely shít as this is for the IFA, they just need to forget about him and move on.
I'm seething about this. We play him through our youth levels and develop him and then he sods off to play for another country.
Adios, waster. If you wanted to play for the ROI you should never have got anywhere near our youth setup.
Paddy Garcia
22/02/2010, 7:40 PM
I'm seething about this. We play him through our youth levels and develop him and then he sods off to play for another country.
Adios, waster. If you wanted to play for the ROI you should never have got anywhere near our youth setup.
To be fair you were serving a greater cause, so not time or effort wasted.
Predator
22/02/2010, 7:42 PM
I'm seething about this. We play him through our youth levels and develop him and then he sods off to play for another country.
Adios, waster. If you wanted to play for the ROI you should never have got anywhere near our youth setup.
Did you not listen to Nigel Worthington on the news? Several times, including only a few months ago, Duffy wanted to declare for the Republic, only to be persuaded by Worthington not to. Finally, it seems he is sticking with his guns.
I take it you are a Northern Ireland fan? Tell me, do you frown upon the likes of Oliver Norwood and Joe Dudgeon ( both good United players), among others changing ship from England to play for NI? You might as well just accept the lad's decision and I'm sure Duffy probably gave his all when playing for NI youth teams (EG, GR might know more) - but no, that's all forgotten now I suppose.
If Duffy was so keen to play for the Republic Worthington wouldn't have been able to persuade him otherwise at all.
In future I hope the IFA make players declare before we waste our time and effort on players who want to go elsewhere. Ask them before we bother, if they say no then that's it, they're done. For good. Even if the FAI don't want them, I'm not interested in players who don't want to play for us.
I don't care that he gave his all in the youth teams. Him giving his all was negated when he effectively shafted us by switching allegiance. Good riddance.
I should point out before the accusations start flying that I have no problem with people born in Northern Ireland playing for the Republic. That's a birthright.
What I do have a problem with is wasters who waste our time, effort and resources when they have no intention of playing for us. If they don't want to play for us, they can clear off. Simple. No messing about, no waiting around, none of this "I'll play through the youth system and maybe they won't be cheesed off when I sod off then" rubbish.
soccerc
22/02/2010, 8:09 PM
I should point out before the accusations start flying that I have no problem with people born in Northern Ireland playing for the Republic. That's a birthright.
What I do have a problem with is wasters who waste our time, effort and resources when they have no intention of playing for us. If they don't want to play for us, they can clear off. Simple. No messing about, no waiting around, none of this "I'll play through the youth system and maybe they won't be cheesed off when I sod off then" rubbish.
Perhaps these posts on Ourweecountry by Duffy's father Brian gives some perspective on the decision.
QUOTE (donaghy @ Feb 6 2010, 09:03 PM) *
welcome to the board duffs-quick question for you though. on foot.ie (ROI football website) all i ever read is that you (shanes dad) are constantly trying to persuade Shane to play for the republic instead of NI and it is only a matter a time before he plays for the Republic. does shane actually enjoy playing for NI and see a future with us? was he annoyed that he didnt get a game against Italy? i see you joined here a few days after the game-would have loved to see your lad in a NI strip but it didnt happen for some reason. if you dont want to answer for your son no worries.
Hello Donaghy
You say I am constantly trying to get Shane to play for the Rep.
Don't believe all you read Donaghy,I am from Donegal followed the Rep all my life and for a son of mine to be given the chance to play for the team I was brought up to follow is just amazing.
I brought Shane down to Dublin for a trail and he came through it with flying colours,I said to Shane after what does he think he said it ok,thats when it dawned on me that he was doning this for me and his mother and not for himself which was complety the wrong thing to do.
Since then we have left any international decision to Shane himself. I went to the Italy match in Pisa thinking, from what I was told, he was goning to get 15mins which would have been fantastic but the powers to be decided that 6 subs would be enough.
The thing that annoyed me, and even more so Shane, was the fact with the 6 subs used Worthington told Shane to warm up knowing from that morning that Shane would not be playing.
Why did he not tell him?
Why did he ask him to warm up?
Why did he say Shane was first class?
Was it because Shane said nothing about how he felt after the match?
The match was an international friendly challenge match, you don't get caps for this unless it was because it was the World champions?
Beadlehole said after the 21's got hammered by Iceland that there is some players that will never wear the shirt again.
So when the next match away to Iceland came up and Shane got no letter to go what was he to think?
What were we all to think?
Alfie Whiley phoned me 4 weeks after the match to say there was a misunderstanding with N Ireland and Everton, he said N Ireland were told by Everton that Shane was not getting released for this match.
That's nice to know but would you not think that after what Beadlehole had said he would have lifted the phone to explain this to Shane?
Perhaps Everton should have told him this but for Shane to be still waiting on the letter right up to the day before the squad left was not good. what were we to think?
Alfie phoned me after he got wind that Shane was thinking for leaving, what else was he to do after all that had been said and with him hearing nothing since beadlehole outburst?
He thought he had to move to play football,I really think Shane has what it takes to be at a very high level so if he was not going to get football with N Ireland and the option was there to play for the Rep what was he supposed to do?
After this rumours were rife about him moving - that must be were you picked it up on footie.
Anyway it seems to have been sorted out by all involved. Right now the dicision is purely in Shanes hand.
Whatever he decides to do we will back him 100%.
One thing is for sure there is no way Shane would be were he is today if it was not for N Ireland - from Paddy McGongle in the Milk Cup to Dessie Currie in the Victory Shield, then Paul Kee u/17s to Steve Beadlehole u/19s 21s and Nigel himself.
Shane has so much respect for all these men, and rightfully so, all topmen.
Shane loves to play for N Ireland and always has done.
So donaghy I dont know what you will make of this? I would appricate a comment after you have read this.
Thanks
Brian
post Today, 04:08 PM
QUOTE (Coachers @ Feb 22 2010, 01:33 PM) *
Hi Duffs,
Seems to be a lot of speculation going on around what is happening with Shane after being selected for the Albania game.
Can you enlighten us? Has he really made the decision to switch from what on the surface appears to be a general misunderstanding that Everton should take a lot of the blame for?
hi coachers
shane did make his decision and yes he has declared for the rep,as i have said in my last post the choice was his,
Predator
22/02/2010, 8:10 PM
If Duffy was so keen to play for the Republic Worthington wouldn't have been able to persuade him otherwise at all.
Things are never that simple. He was evidently torn by the decision and it's only now, perhaps after long consultation, that he has made a conclusive decision. This kind of thing may have been wrecking his head for years. Who knows? As is the usually the case though, the knee-jerk reactions come, almost always without much facts to adequately substantiate the outrage. I understand the disappointment at losing such a prospect, but Duffy was 100% eligible (by Northern Ireland fans' estimation - having countless Republic connections) to change his mind. As Worthington said, the decision may disappoint, but it is one which must ultimately be respected.
In future I hope the IFA make players declare before we waste our time and effort on players who want to go elsewhere. Ask them before we bother, if they say no then that's it, they're done. For good. Even if the FAI don't want them, I'm not interested in players who don't want to play for us.
Again, it's never that simple. Do you honestly expect a child (because that's what they are really) to make a mature, informed decision which will affect the rest of their careers, at such a young age? If you did so, you'd probably let the children be, perhaps unfairly, swayed by the desires of their parents or peers. Duffy has made the decision at 18. As the NI legend that is Gather Round has said, perhaps 18 is the best cut-off point.
I don't care that he gave his all in the youth teams. Him giving his all was negated when he effectively shafted us by switching allegiance. Good riddance.Yes, he scored some crucial goals and prevented them for the youth teams, but that kind of commitment is just forgotten now. I think it should be respected.
I'm glad you're saying good riddance however, since that means you'll forget about it now and we can move on?
So he's switching country because 1. he didn't get to play in a specific match and 2. his club messed up? I have news for the lad, he can't expect to get on every game. It's sour grapes. He's going to have many more games where he's told to warm up and he doesn't get on.
This actually makes it even more pathetic. The lad needs his head felt if he thinks his international career will progress any quicker in the Republic.
Put yourself in our shoes. We put a player through our youth system, and then when we go to reap the benefits of doing that, he gets snatched by another country. Does that not sound RIDICULOUS to you? It makes a mockery of the entire international game. Make no mistake, we have been shafted, and not for the first time.
The FAI must rub their hands with glee knowing that they can just swoop in later and take advantage of the IFA's hard work.
You say 18, whilst I would prefer 16 I would rather have 18 than the carte blanche that the FAI enjoys now.
Predator
22/02/2010, 8:33 PM
So he's switching country because 1. he didn't get to play in a specific match and 2. his club messed up? I have news for the lad, he can't expect to get on every game. It's sour grapes. He's going to have many more games where he's told to warm up and he doesn't get on.
How do we know that? That may not even be the case; perhaps that was merely Duffy's father's interpretation (I realise you're gaining this information from his OWC post). The fact is, we don't know what the player's thoughts are until he comes out and tells us.
The lad needs his head felt if he thinks his international career will progress any quicker in the Republic.
He turned down a chance for senior international football knowing that he wouldn't get a chance as quickly with the Republic, so it's probably not as 'mercenary' as it would seem.
Put yourself in our shoes. We put a player through our youth system, and then when we go to reap the benefits of doing that, he gets snatched by another country. Does that not sound RIDICULOUS to you? It makes a mockery of the entire international game. Make no mistake, we have been shafted, and not for the first time.
The FAI must rub their hands with glee knowing that they can just swoop in later and take advantage of the IFA's hard work.As glib as it may seem, that is simply the case with international football. Sure NI and most other teams have done the same, with Norwood and Dudgeon being recent examples. Now I would sympathise somewhat more with your situation with regard to the likes of Gibson etc.
You say 18, whilst I would prefer 16 I would rather have 18 than the carte blanche that the FAI enjoys now.Fair enough. In my opinion, 16 is still quite young.
Don't get me started on Gibson.:mad::mad::mad:
osarusan
22/02/2010, 8:36 PM
Great news!!!
Its tough for some NI fans to accept that this can happen, as that's the way they were brought up (with the divine right to dictate to others what they can do).
Duffy will enjoy playing in the modern European city that is Dublin, where the jackboot of the Orangeman cannot trample over his hopes and dreamsidiotic post.
Charlie Darwin
22/02/2010, 8:36 PM
So he's switching country because 1. he didn't get to play in a specific match and 2. his club messed up? I have news for the lad, he can't expect to get on every game. It's sour grapes. He's going to have many more games where he's told to warm up and he doesn't get on.
This actually makes it even more pathetic. The lad needs his head felt if he thinks his international career will progress any quicker in the Republic.
Put yourself in our shoes. We put a player through our youth system, and then when we go to reap the benefits of doing that, he gets snatched by another country. Does that not sound RIDICULOUS to you? It makes a mockery of the entire international game. Make no mistake, we have been shafted, and not for the first time.
The FAI must rub their hands with glee knowing that they can just swoop in later and take advantage of the IFA's hard work.
You say 18, whilst I would prefer 16 I would rather have 18 than the carte blanche that the FAI enjoys now.
Happened to us a few months ago with Shane Lowry. Similar profile - both squad players at top Premiership clubs who probably won't make a significantly breakthrough at club or international level for at least a couple of years, if at all.
Duffy's international prospects will obviously be lower with the Republic, so shouldn't that tell you something about his motives? By all accounts, he was torn.
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 8:37 PM
Put yourself in our shoes. We put a player through our youth system, and then when we go to reap the benefits of doing that, he gets snatched by another country. Does that not sound RIDICULOUS to you? It makes a mockery of the entire international game. Make no mistake, we have been shafted, and not for the first time.
The FAI must rub their hands with glee knowing that they can just swoop in later and take advantage of the IFA's hard work.
You say 18, whilst I would prefer 16 I would rather have 18 than the carte blanche that the FAI enjoys now.[/QUOTE]
Something similar happened us with Shane Lowry (not Irish born) recently so we know what it's like to lose players that we've invested in from youth level upwards- like I said earlier I think its only a matter of time that we'll also have Irish born players declaring for the country of their parents birth.
Also it was the player who made the decision , I dont think the FAI were on a mission to make him switch.
Charlie Darwin
22/02/2010, 8:38 PM
A minute too late, lad :p
greendeiseboy
22/02/2010, 8:41 PM
A minute too late, lad :p
Was trying to think of who else did it........Neil Kilkenny.....but he hardly merited mention!!
geysir
22/02/2010, 9:01 PM
Why now? why not when he was 16? why did he have to wait until he was 18?? :rolleyes:
Jaysus, if FIFA have just shifted the age of final decision from 21 years to infinity, just how do the sharp folk from the OWC think they can pull it back to 16. What kind of cloud cuckoo land do they inhabit?
Looks like along with the IFA,, their manager and much of the Norn iron supporters, cannot even sincerely respect why a NI born player might want to declare for the representative team of his nationality.
Instead the manager blames the system that allows it :confused:
I'd say its pretty obvious that Duffy has expressed reservations on a number of occasions about his international future with NI since at least before that Italian game.
Kane and O'Connor went back to the IFA with the blessing of their FAI manager who respected their decisions.
"We can't behave like crocodiles and cry over spilled milk and broken eggs."
Trap
co. down green
22/02/2010, 9:21 PM
Not sure why Worthington was crying about Duffy's decision this evening, he seems happy enough to pick England u17 internationals like Oliver Norwood when he can get them.
Welcome Shane
Drumcondra 69er
22/02/2010, 9:42 PM
Was trying to think of who else did it........Neil Kilkenny.....but he hardly merited mention!!
Sorry mate, I'd mentioned him a couple of pages back already! :p
Why now? why not when he was 16? why did he have to wait until he was 18?? :rolleyes:
Jaysus, if FIFA have just shifted the age of final decision from 21 years to infinity, just how do the sharp folk from the OWC think they can pull it back to 16. What kind of cloud cuckoo land do they inhabit?
Looks like along with the IFA,, their manager and much of the Norn iron supporters, cannot even sincerely respect why a NI born player might want to declare for the representative team of his nationality.
Instead the manager blames the system that allows it :confused:
I'd say its pretty obvious that Duffy has expressed reservations on a number of occasions about his international future with NI since at least before that Italian game.
Kane and O'Connor went back to the IFA with the blessing of their FAI manager who respected their decisions.
"We can't behave like crocodiles and cry over spilled milk and broken eggs."
Trap
They ARE respected. Just not when they mess us about like Duffy has done.
If you can't grasp that then I despair.
Qwerty
22/02/2010, 10:37 PM
This whole area is such a mess. It's difficult for young kids to make these decisions.
If you listen to James McCarthy his position seems to be "Ireland asked me to play for them, I'm happy with how I've been treated and will so will continue to play for them." If you're Scottish that probably sounds plain weird.
I guess the NI lads especially the Derry boys are making decision more along political & cultural lines.
Either way, there is an easy solution for NI. When you're mathematically eliminated from qualifying ( often pretty early in the group ) cap all your best under-age prospects so you lock them in.
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