Potentially eligible players thread

[jbyrne]

Ah, if the Rice situation proves anything it's that player's are capable of making whatever decision they like. If he wants to play for Ireland he's fully able to make contact himself.

seems like he has...

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/boost-for-ireland-and-mick-mccarthy-as-daniel-crowley-confirms-switch-from-england-to-ireland-37841409.html

"I've kept in touch with the FAI scout, Mark O'Toole, over the years and he knows I'd love a call-up," he admits.

"I've asked the FAI to process the transfer. I'll wait for my clearance to come through and would be delighted to be part of the Ireland squad for the Euro 2020 campaign if selected."

[The Fly]

seems like he has...

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/boost-for-ireland-and-mick-mccarthy-as-daniel-crowley-confirms-switch-from-england-to-ireland-37841409.html

"I've kept in touch with the FAI scout, Mark O'Toole, over the years and he knows I'd love a call-up," he admits.

"I've asked the FAI to process the transfer. I'll wait for my clearance to come through and would be delighted to be part of the Ireland squad for the Euro 2020 campaign if selected."

Good news. Welcome aboard Daniel!
It's a pity the process won't be wrapped up before the opening matches as the article states, but hey...at least it's underway. I wonder if there's a way to speed up the process?

*As the Daniel Crowley thread can now be moved to the Ireland section, it'd also be an opportune time to move/bin the Declan Rice thread.*

[Diggs246]

Great news. We are screaming for a play maker

[Olé Olé]

Great stuff. We have seen the pictures of his younger brother in an Ireland kit so we know that he isn't making that up.

[DeLorean]

Good news. Welcome aboard Daniel!
It's a pity the process won't be wrapped up before the opening matches as the article states, but hey...at least it's underway.

Hadn't seen this before I posted my remarkably similar post in his own thread. :o

[mark12345]

Great news. We are screaming for a play maker

I'm taking all the credit lads.
It was that fake post a couple of weeks ago about Mick going to watch him which got the whole thing done.

[Diggs246]

I'm taking all the credit lads.
It was that fake post a couple of weeks ago about Mick going to watch him which got the whole thing done.

Yes that was extremely helpful! Thanks for that!

[Olé Olé]

Penalty there for Will Keane. If he keeps going he'll end the season with more goals than the rest of his senior career put together.

[Olé Olé]

Balls.ie with an interesting article (shock!) And 3 good stories: https://www.balls.ie/football/irish-players-tug-of-war-406280

[samhaydenjr]

Penalty there for Will Keane. If he keeps going he'll end the season with more goals than the rest of his senior career put together.

You're not far out - four more will make that happen

I know we were all a little underwhelmed by Keane's committing to us but that's three goals in eight games for Ipswich - if he kept that rate going over a season that would be seventeen, which wouldn't be a bad haul. I've said elsewhere that our primary striker options right now are our two Premier League players, Long and Obafemi, and our regularly-scoring (when fit) Championship forwards, Robinson, McGoldrick and Maguire. Then there's a gap to a big pack of players made up of low-scoring Championship forwards (Hogan, O'Brien and Keane) and regularly scoring League One Forwards (Collins, Curtis and Cox... maybe Doyle, who got his ninth of the season) plus Jon Walters, if he can make a successful return from injury and extend his career a bit. If Keane can get a few more before the end of the season, he might start to pull out of that pack and move into genuine contention for a place in the squad, at least.

That said, I don't see a compelling argument for including him in Mick's squads for the first half of the campaign. You might say that the two games against Gibraltar would give us an opportunity to blood him in, but that ignores the fact that four of the five I listed as our main options are yet to score an international goal and have a grand total of seventeen caps between them. So for me it's a case of "keep it up, Will, and maybe later... but not now"

[tetsujin1979]

Doubt he'll have the paperwork completed in time for the Gibraltar game anyway

[The Fly]

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/scouting-report-maguire-catches-managers-eye




Sean Maguire led by example in front of an impressed Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, as Irish attackers and two potential recruits hit the goal trail on Saturday in England.

23rd Feb 2019

Maguire scored the third goal on the half hour mark as Preston North End beat Millwall 3-1 in the English Championship.

Ireland boss McCarthy could hear the Preston fans constantly chanting Maguire’s name and could have been forgiven for joining in.

“Sean’s movement today was exceptional and his finish for the goal was different class,” said McCarthy.

“His play as the lone striker was excellent. He got in behind the Millwall defence, he ran the channels and he put in a great shift capped by that finish for the third Preston goal.

“It seemed like the Preston fans were singing about Sean throughout the game and it was easy to see why.

“Alan Browne did really well for Preston as well. The Preston midfield swamped Millwall and Alan was central to everything they did with another powerful display.

“I like the way he gets forward in support and gets amongst the goals as well. He didn’t get many chances at Millwall but he has 11 goals already this season and I like that that in a central midfielder.”

Millwall’s Shaun Williams won’t have enjoyed the Preston game but McCarthy did note his performance.

“Like the rest of the Millwall team, Shaun knew he was in a game today,” added former Lions boss McCarthy. “I know Shaun, know he’s got a good left foot and know what he’s about.”

McCarthy, whose assistant Terry Connor watched Aston Villa’s Conor Hourihane and Glenn Whelan against James McClean and Stoke City in their 1-1 game, was pleased with the goalscoring return of his players and potential recruits.

Callum O’Dowda, for Bristol City in their 3-2 defeat at Norwich, and Aiden McGeady, in Sunderland’s 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers, both scored.

Ipswich Town striker Will Keane, watched twice by McCarthy last week and in the process of getting his Irish passport, and Leeds United’s Patrick Bamford both scored from the penalty spot.

“Will has got two goals in two games now for Ipswich and he is playing well,” said McCarthy.

“Patrick has also battled back from injury and is playing for Leeds again and scoring now. I have asked him if he wants to play for us and now that he is fit again, playing and scoring, I look forward to him making contact with me so we can take the next step.

“The great thing already this weekend is that Irish players are scoring. We need our players hitting the target with their clubs and carrying that form into the games with Gibraltar and Georgia next month.”

McCarthy has confirmed that assistant coach Robbie Keane will be at Dalymount Park on Monday night for the top of the table SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers.

And he was welcomed the recent decision by Dutch-based former Arsenal and Aston Villa midfielder Danny Crowley, of Willem 11, to declare for Ireland after representing England at Under-19 level.

“The FAI have been working with Danny on this for some time now and Noel King (Player Identification Manager) has made arrangements to go to Holland and watch Danny play,” said McCarthy.

The Ireland manager will announce his squad for the EURO 2020 qualifiers Gibraltar and Georgia on March 6.

[dr_peepee]

I have a sneaking suspicion that there’ll be a “left field” inclusion in the squad in March. Not necessarily a Bamford or a Keane. Someone not much discussed. No foundation for the logic. Just a feeling.

[Olé Olé]

I have a sneaking suspicion that there’ll be a “left field” inclusion in the squad in March. Not necessarily a Bamford or a Keane. Someone not much discussed. No foundation for the logic. Just a feeling.

Declan Rice?

[The Fly]

I have a sneaking suspicion that there’ll be a “left field” inclusion in the squad in March. Not necessarily a Bamford or a Keane. Someone not much discussed. No foundation for the logic. Just a feeling.

...I'm high on believing.

[liamoo11]

FAI: Scouting Report: Everton midfielder needs gameshttps://a.bn.ie/w/d/10.php?bannerid=17&campaignid=2&zoneid=14&source={obfs:}&loc=https%3A%2F%2Ffoot.ie%2Fthreads%2F241312-FAI-Scouting-Report-Everton-midfielder-needs-games&referer=https%3A%2F%2Ffoot.ie%2Fforums%2F24-Ireland&cb=33a87410f2





The Ireland boss's namesake is patiently awaiting his first-team return over a year after he suffered an horrific double leg break against West Bromwich Albion.
James McCarthy has been a regular on the Everton bench in the last few weeks and is expected to feature in the match-day squad for Tuesday’s English Premier League visit to Cardiff City.
Ireland scouts will be at that game and Mick McCarthy would love to see the 28-year-old have some involvement in order to regain his sharpness.
“I have been in regular contact with James since I returned to the Ireland job and I know how hard he has worked to get himself back to fitness,” said Mick McCarthy.
“The one thing James needs now as we look to Gibraltar and Georgia next month is game time and he knows that.
“James is a top quality Premier League player with 41 international caps already to his name. I would love to be in a position to name him in my squad and I need him to play for Everton.
“That could be with the first team or it could be with the Under 23s. I don’t mind. I even thought a top Championship club would look for James in the last transfer window. I just need him back playing and soon.”
As manager McCarthy and his coaching staff continue to monitor players ahead of that squad announcement with two players added to the injury list at the weekend.
Ciaran Clark missed Newcastle United’s 2-0 win at home to Huddersfield Town, while Sheffield United’s John Egan went off at half-time in their 1-0 Championship victory at West Brom.
“My medical team tell me Ciaran [Clark] will be out for two weeks with a knee injury. He needs treatment but should be back by the middle of March and in time for Gibraltar,” added the Ireland boss.
“John [Egan] is having treatment on a tight calf muscle and hopes to be fit in time for the Sheffield derby against Wednesday on March 4th.
“The good news this weekend was that Robbie Brady played the last 10 minutes of Burnley’s win over Spurs when he went on for Jeff Hendrick. We all know Robbie is a class act so that is good news.”
Manager McCarthy saw Sean Maguire score Preston North End’s third goal in their 3-1 win at Millwall and also took note of the Callum O’Dowda goal for Bristol City in their 3-2 defeat at Championship rivals Norwich City.
“That was some finish from Callum but it doesn’t surprise me,” said Mick. “I have watched Callum a number of times now and he is in great form with Bristol.
“It was a good weekend for goals for us. Aiden McGeady scored again for Sunderland, Sean Maguire was really impressive against Millwall and both Patrick Bamford and Will Keane scored from the penalty spot.”

It seems weird that there is this direct talk from Mick about what bamford is doing in an articles which is framed as a scouting report without any confirmation that Bamford is actually coming on board

[SkStu]

Anyone know much about Callum Slattery of Southampton and any connections? He’s doing great with them. Underage caps with England but with a surname like that... not saying we should pursue him but just curious if there’s a known connection.

[Sullivinho]

It seems weird that there is this direct talk from Mick about what bamford is doing in an articles which is framed as a scouting report without any confirmation that Bamford is actually coming on board

IIRC, Mick has said that Bamford wants to meet him.

I reckon there's a 90% chance he's about to declare but he might also just want to know what startled Mick that one time. I'd forgo Bam-Bam's international career just to find out myself tbh.

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SardonicSizzlingIvorybilledwoodpecker-max-1mb.gif

[tetsujin1979]

Will Keane has a hamstring problem and is out for six weeks

[TrapAPony]

IIRC, Mick has said that Bamford wants to meet him.

I reckon there's a 90% chance he's about to declare but he might also just want to know what startled Mick that one time. I'd forgo Bam-Bam's international career just to find out myself tbh.



It doesn't look like Bamford is even bothered tbh. Mick says :

''Yeah, I’m waiting for a call from him. We have had a litany of messages with him, to try and arrange to meet for a coffee and a chat with him and his Dad, then he was injured, a game got cancelled, I couldn’t go and see him...and he played there the other night and scored on Saturday.

"I’m waiting for him to say, ‘Come and meet me’, and I’ll drive to wherever it is and meet him and his Dad and we’ll get it sorted out."

Doesn't seem Redmond is bothered either :"I am [interested]," he said. "I’ve spoken to his agent, I’ve tried to met up with him and it’s not been successful yet. I think he has already played with England, hasn’t he?

"I think he’s been playing well, he’s been having a good season so maybe he is still harbouring hopes he is going to be picked for them."

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0227/1033202-i-didnt-think-for-one-minute-he-was-going-to-join-us/

[samhaydenjr]

Will Keane has a hamstring problem and is out for six weeks

Oh Come On!!! I was literally planning on coming on to comment that Michael Obafemi's injury might actually make Keane a realistic option as back-up. So I guess we're looking really closely at James Collins now.

[DeLorean]

It doesn't look like Bamford is even bothered tbh

Yes. I'm disappointed with that. I thought Bamford would jump at the chance at this stage.

[Diggs246]

Yep Bamford has being blowing smoke up our asses for 4 years now

[geysir]

It doesn't look like Bamford is even bothered tbh. Mick says :

''Yeah, I’m waiting for a call from him. We have had a litany of messages with him, to try and arrange to meet for a coffee and a chat with him and his Dad, then he was injured, a game got cancelled, I couldn’t go and see him...and he played there the other night and scored on Saturday.

"I’m waiting for him to say, ‘Come and meet me’, and I’ll drive to wherever it is and meet him and his Dad and we’ll get it sorted out."

Doesn't seem Redmond is bothered either :"I am [interested]," he said. "I’ve spoken to his agent, I’ve tried to met up with him and it’s not been successful yet. I think he has already played with England, hasn’t he?

"I think he’s been playing well, he’s been having a good season so maybe he is still harbouring hopes he is going to be picked for them."

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0227/1033202-i-didnt-think-for-one-minute-he-was-going-to-join-us/
It's within Mick's job description to enquire but after an appropriate period of time it's also within Mick's job description to delete those phone numbers, block attempted replies and move on.

[IsMiseSean]

The latest scouting report has new developments on Bamford & Crowley.

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/scouting-report-coleman-on-form-in-derby-draw

[Sullivinho]

https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2771&stc=1

[DeLorean]

The latest scouting report has new developments on Bamford & Crowley.

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/scouting-report-coleman-on-form-in-derby-draw

That's much more encouraging from Paddy and what I would have expected.

[dr_peepee]

Is it encouraging though? What’s there to discuss if they need to meet. If he’s on board a text or 30 second call would put it to bed.

[DeLorean]

Well it's more encouraging than ignoring Mick's calls and texts, as was implied earlier.

I've no problem with the meeting, natural enough that they'd want to suss each other out. Bamford will want to know where he fits into Mick's plans, Mick will want to gauge how keen he actually is.

[Diggs246]

Is it encouraging though? What’s there to discuss if they need to meet. If he’s on board a text or 30 second call would put it to bed.

I think its a good lesson going forward with dual nationaliy players, take no sh*t and call them out straight away and you will get a responce

[paul_oshea]

I see rices approval has almost gone through. That's another thing I said was BS that as soon as big country pushed it through it would be trivial and speedy.

Also has article 8.2 been mentioned here about the double switchback?

[Diggs246]

I see rices approval has almost gone through. That's another thing I said was BS that as soon as big country pushed it through it would be trivial and speedy.

Also has article 8.2 been mentioned here about the double switchback?

Where did you see that?

[Olé Olé]

Looks like Declan Rice has successfully completed his switch through FIFA already. Interesting to see it sorted so quickly. A lesson for us on lads who could be perceived to be dilly-dallying.

[Diggs246]

Looks like Declan Rice has successfully completed his switch through FIFA already. Interesting to see it sorted so quickly. A lesson for us on lads who could be perceived to be dilly-dallying.

See it now https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0305/1034415-rice-switch-from-ireland-to-england-approved-by-fifa/

So Declan when did you apply???

[DeLorean]

Where did you see that?

The Washington Post, where else? - https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dcunited/fifa-approves-declan-rice-switch-for-ireland-to-england/2019/03/05/ea26eebe-3f3f-11e9-85ad-779ef05fd9d8_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.72af9678ac7a

[The Fly]

I'd like to know the exact timeline here because, on the face of it, the process seems to have been completed quite quickly...and it poses an obvious question re Daniel Crowley.

[zero]

maybe it's quicker (for rice) because he is english born? he'd obviously have the passport and meet any residency checks. of course this is total speculation, i've no idea what the process actually involves or what checks are made.

[CraftyToePoke]

maybe it's quicker (for rice) because he is english born? he'd obviously have the passport and meet any residency checks. of course this is total speculation, i've no idea what the process actually involves or what checks are made.

Grealish though, took a few months no ?

[DeLorean]

maybe it's quicker (for rice) because he is english born? he'd obviously have the passport and meet any residency checks. of course this is total speculation, i've no idea what the process actually involves or what checks are made.

Don't worry, Paul O'Shea will explain all.

[paul_oshea]

Grealish though, took a few months no ?

He wasnt that important to England.

[paul_oshea]

It doesn't look like Bamford is even bothered tbh. Mick says :

''Yeah, I’m waiting for a call from him. We have had a litany of messages with him, to try and arrange to meet for a coffee and a chat with him and his Dad, then he was injured, a game got cancelled, I couldn’t go and see him...and he played there the other night and scored on Saturday.

"I’m waiting for him to say, ‘Come and meet me’, and I’ll drive to wherever it is and meet him and his Dad and we’ll get it sorted out."

Doesn't seem Redmond is bothered either :"I am [interested]," he said. "I’ve spoken to his agent, I’ve tried to met up with him and it’s not been successful yet. I think he has already played with England, hasn’t he?

"I think he’s been playing well, he’s been having a good season so maybe he is still harbouring hopes he is going to be picked for them."

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0227/1033202-i-didnt-think-for-one-minute-he-was-going-to-join-us/


It's interesting that we hear "footballers just want to play football" that the likes of redmond and bamford arent actively trying to play football by declaring for Ireland. The only thing that I can see holding them is Southgates general selection policy.

Southgates like that Employer who keeps dangling the carrot in front of you for a raise and/or promotion so even though youre a general operative you will still clean the toilets.

[The Fly]

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[DeLorean]

Interesting. So it seems the length of time is mainly dependent on how organised/co-operative the 'giving' association decides to be.

[Kingdom]

Article 8.2?

I referenced it on another thread. Possibly the Luca Connell; well I referenced it for my own off-the-wall interpretation about consent and being under-18.

[DeLorean]

I referenced it for my own off-the-wall interpretation about consent and being under-18.

Controversial, Kingdom.

[Charlie Darwin]

Interesting. So it seems the length of time is mainly dependent on how organised/co-operative the 'giving' association decides to be.
Always has been - the north held up Shane Duffy for months even though his eligibility was never in dispute. The committee sitting more regularly is the main one in this case.

[Diggs246]

So can we expect Dan Crowley and will Keane and i asume bamford to be eligible for the Denmark game

[Diggs246]

The brits have a slightly faster justice system!!
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0311/1035714-grealish-fan-attack-could-have-been-so-much-worse/

[Closed Account 2]

Do we know how many of our young prospects, with dual nationality, are with Nike? This is likely to be a very big factor/influence going forward in their decision.

[tetsujin1979]

Pretty sure Ronan is with Nike. Why does this make any difference?