Potentially eligible players thread

[pineapple stu]

Sorry, yeah. There was a thread (https://foot.ie/threads/249252-New-LoI-book-One-Night-in-Dudelange) in the LoI forum about it at the time. But I forget how disjointed this place is - there's not too many do be (there we go!) in both forums. And then the junior forum is another dimension altogether!

[elatedscum]

Sorry, yeah. There was a thread (https://foot.ie/threads/249252-New-LoI-book-One-Night-in-Dudelange) in the LoI forum about it at the time. But I forget how disjointed this place is - there's not too many do be (there we go!) in both forums. And then the junior forum is another dimension altogether!

I guess Evan McMillan was part of the coaching staff at that point? Really rated him as a footballer. Shame about his knee injury

[samhaydenjr]

So what are our chances of having John-Joe Finn come on board? Appearing on the bench of a La Liga side aged 17 surely would merit a call-up to the U19s next year - would be a coup if the FAI could get him and Odubeko into the squad

[Charlie Darwin]

So what are our chances of having John-Joe Finn come on board? Appearing on the bench of a La Liga side aged 17 surely would merit a call-up to the U19s next year - would be a coup if the FAI could get him and Odubeko into the squad
To be fair, I'm not sure Spain will be looking at him for their underage squads unless he's actually playing. Even at U17 level a few of them are playing regular first team football and those that aren't are at the big academies.

[Olé Olé]

Surely ours to lose with a name like that and a Mayo father. And to CD's point, if he were released by Real there must be a volume of players there alone that could be on a Spanish under 17 squad.

[pineapple stu]

His mother's French/Cameroonian (which is why he's black), so there's two other countries he's presumably eligible for.

France have lots of players so, like Spain, a teenager making the bench in La Liga probably isn't a big deal.

[Olé Olé]

Aye, and if his mother is dual national then maybe (hopefully) the identification with one or the other country in her case isn't as strong as the father's with Ireland. That may also be borne out through the fact that the aul lad convinced her to call him "John Joe"!

[tetsujin1979]

I'm a little surprised there wasn't anything in the papers about him yesterday, or about Ryan Nolan on the bench last week

[ColourfulPeanut]

Aymeric Laporte is uncapped for France, I really wouldn't be worrying about them!

It'll be interesting to see if the FAI get him involved with the U19s now

[Exgrad]

Conor Gallagher from Chelsea called for Engerland U21 squad....qualifies....https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bookham-based-chelsea-midfielder-called-13687443

Interview in the Athletic

https://theathletic.com/2224929/2020/11/29/meet-the-gallaghers-west-brom/

Not really getting any Ireland vibes from it to be honest. Think things will have to go a fair bit off the road for him before Ireland comes into the picture.

[Charlie Darwin]

His mother's French/Cameroonian (which is why he's black), so there's two other countries he's presumably eligible for.

France have lots of players so, like Spain, a teenager making the bench in La Liga probably isn't a big deal.
Glad you explained that Stu!

[tetsujin1979]

Finn named on the bench again
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[youngirish]

Glad you explained that Stu!
It was either his mother was French/Cameroonian or his father was Paul McGrath or Phil Lynott. There could be no other explanation in modern multicultural Ireland.

[tetsujin1979]

Getafe have had two players sent off, and there's about 15 minutes left in the game. At this rate Finn, and possibly Ryan Nolan, might get to play against Sevilla this day week because there's nobody else available!

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On for his debut. He's had a haircut since the last time he was photographed
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[Bielsa´s irish]

I can see a new chapter of the soap opera "Ryan Johansson" is getting to the tabloids very soon

[ColourfulPeanut]

Not much of a story there seeing as he's more than likely still not eligible and has happily declared for Sweden. Oh look at that, an actual reference and not mindless babbling
https://punditarena.com/football/oisinmcqueirns2758/ryan-johanssons-agent-claims-player-has-chosen-to-play-for-sweden/ - January
https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2020/07/07/johansson-speaks-about-declaring-for-sweden/ - July

[liamoo11]

According to a poster on the journal Ben cottrell who played for arsenal last night has an Irish granny .https://www.the42.ie/arteta-determined-to-keep-hold-of-19-year-old-after-impressive-cameo-at-the-aviva-5296065-Dec2020/ similar age and position to mceneff

[seanfhear]

According to a poster on the journal Ben cottrell who played for arsenal last night has an Irish granny .https://www.the42.ie/arteta-determined-to-keep-hold-of-19-year-old-after-impressive-cameo-at-the-aviva-5296065-Dec2020/ similar age and position to mceneff
How is her form?

[Bielsa´s irish]

Im watching this guy Patrick B at Leeds very good player but not too much better than Scott Hogan in my opinion.

Question.... Does this guy Bowen have some irish in him? Such a nuissance player to play against, very clever!

[Charlie Darwin]

Im watching this guy Patrick B at Leeds very good player but not too much better than Scott Hogan in my opinion.

Question.... Does this guy Bowen have some irish in him? Such a nuissance player to play against, very clever!
Bowen is more of a Welsh name than Irish so if he has non-English ancestry it's more likely to be there.

But then again, he's older than 16 so they'd have capped him by now if he had.

[Trequartista20]

Shrewsbury Town's Josh Daniels looking to defect (back) to the north.

https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-towns-josh-daniels-open-return-northern-ireland-set-3059364

[Charlie Darwin]

Good luck to him, I like Josh as a player and he's done well for himself.

[Bielsa´s irish]

is this Roberto Lynch-Sánchez eligible for Ireland?

[seanfhear]

is this Roberto Lynch-Sánchez eligible for Ireland?
Lynch might be.

[pineapple stu]

is this Roberto Lynch-Sánchez eligible for Ireland?
Why would a Spanish speaker hyphenate a Spanish name?

[Bielsa´s irish]

Why would a Spanish speaker hyphenate a Spanish name?

Because it is a double family name, it happens worldwide more with the raise of women rights. In Argentina most kids have double surnames. It is a trend and a human right

[Bielsa´s irish]

Why would a Spanish speaker hyphenate a Spanish name?

I lived in France near Geneve border, even more in French culture the hyphen is also used , for example Dominic Strauss-Kahn, and this last name that I chose was no coincidence, in many decades only the rich and powerful traditional families put the surname of the mother's family in newborn babies. In Argentina the working class and the advance of left-wing political parties and feminist groups asked that the mother's surname to be incorporated so that this is not a right only for the rich. Equality

[pineapple stu]

Because it is a double family name, it happens worldwide more with the raise of women rights. In Argentina most kids have double surnames. It is a trend and a human right
Yes. And it's not hyphenated

[Bielsa´s irish]

Yes. And it's not hyphenated
Usually it is not ...unless they are french, or quebecoi, brazilians, or english. Sometimes when the kid has 3 surnames, it is in spanish it is. Modern families, assembled families.

In Italy is different , the family names come together....for instance long italian surnames.... "Grandinetti" it is the union of both "Grande or Grandi" and "Netti"

[Bielsa´s irish]

enough etymology, what about this goalie Lynch-Sànchez? any info?

[nigel-harps1954]

I'm confused..why has he a double barreled surname?

[pineapple stu]

He doesn't. It's just standard Spanish naming convention (father is Lynch and mother is Sanchez). I don't know why the Spanish speaker is getting that wrong is all

[DCWA]

Who is he ?

[elatedscum]

Who is he ?

Spanish born keeper. Just replaced Matt Ryan at Brighton in recent weeks. Around 23 years old. Tall.

[seanfhear]

I assume Connolly and Molumby can have a word in Spanish ~ Pour Favour !

[irishfan86]

Given the name no harm having a word to inquire about eligibility. Looked confident in Sunday’s match, only beaten by a deflected shot (not his fault). Very good distribution — immediately looked to release teammates quickly with accurate throws and kicks after retrieving the ball (before and after the red card, easy to look good afterward obviously).

[tetsujin1979]

To be fair to the FAI, they've been decent in recent years about approaching eligible players to declare - Christie wasn't mentioned here before his first call up, neither was Harness before he declared - so I'd imagine they're at least aware of Lynch-Sanchez, if they haven't spoken to him already

[Bielsa´s irish]

To be fair to the FAI, they've been decent in recent years about approaching eligible players to declare - Christie wasn't mentioned here before his first call up, neither was Harness before he declared - so I'd imagine they're at least aware of Lynch-Sanchez, if they haven't spoken to him already

ok great, I can read between lines, good xmas gift if so

[seanfhear]

If he makes a mistake do the crowd shout Lynch-Sanchez ?

[ColourfulPeanut]

Anybody know if this Calum Scanlon lad has an Irish link? Highly rated 15 year old who Liverpool are buying from Birmingham.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/calum-scanlon/profil/spieler/796298

[Bielsa´s irish]

AllyJohnston young irish right midfielder / right wingback, irish mother, canadian father, called up by the canadian nat team

[Olé Olé]

AllyJohnston young irish right midfielder / right wingback, irish mother, canadian father, called up by the canadian nat team

Wikipedia reckons the mother is from Newtownards. And the father is Canadian so the first name "Allistair" could well have been selected by the mother. Wouldn't say he's on our end.

[Colbert Report]

Anyone familiar with Anthony Gordon, a midfielder who started for Everton this weekend? According to wikipedia, he's eligible for us.

[tetsujin1979]

Bamford has made his position on an England call up clear. Unless there's any evidence of a change in mindset from him, do not discuss him in this thread

[Diggs246]

Sorry if already discussed. But lewis o Brien of huddersfield ? Anyone know if he qualifies?

[Eirambler]

Peter Kioso recalled from his Bolton loan today by Luton. Linked to League 1 Northampton Town, so would be a division higher than he was playing at Bolton.

[tetsujin1979]

Peter Kioso recalled from his Bolton loan today by Luton. Linked to League 1 Northampton Town, so would be a division higher than he was playing at Bolton.

His international allegiance is still unclear, he did say a few years ago he wanted to play for the Democratic Republic of Congo: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/08/02/dr-congo-secure-international-future-of-mk-dons-youngster-peter/

[Eirambler]

His international allegiance is still unclear, he did say a few years ago he wanted to play for the Democratic Republic of Congo: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/08/02/dr-congo-secure-international-future-of-mk-dons-youngster-peter/

There was a newspaper interview with Kioso a few months ago where he suggested both Ireland and Congo were still options so I wouldn't rule him out just yet.

However he's a few months overage for the next under 21 campaign unfortunately so it would have to be a senior call up and he's nowhere near that at the moment.

Without knowing much about them I suspect the DR Congo senior squad is easier to get into than ours.

[Bielsa´s irish]

Roberto Lynch Sánchez? Having a great game so far, eligible??...his father name is Gabriel, his dad really looks like Elvis Costello.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1894840/sanchez-i-owe-so-much-to-my-parents#:~:text=Rob%20Sanchez%20and%20his%20father %20Juan%20Gabriel%20and%20mother%20Maria%20Isabel.

[elatedscum]

Louie Barry posted a nice photo of himself wearing an irish jersey with his grandfather after an u15 or 16 game to mark the anniversary of the passing of his grandfather, who he described as “the greatest man in his life” and hoping he was doing him proud. I’d previously seen him describe his grandfather as the proudest grandfather ever when he played for ireland. Obviously huge likelihood that he ends up at England but maybe just 95% rather than 100%