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CraftyToePoke
03/10/2021, 8:42 PM
Dan Crowley has joined Cheltenham Town until January. Didn't see a thread for him although he is eligible. Spent a while weighing up his options there didn’t he. Hoping for better no doubt after being in the Birmingham team most weeks before the managerial change there.
paul_oshea
07/10/2021, 7:46 AM
Has anyone mentioned Matthew Sean O'Riley before? His wiki doesn't mention Ireland but he's also born in Hounslow which would have had a decent Irish population back in the 90s/00s. He's getting good reviews at mk Dons too.
Olé Olé
07/10/2021, 9:22 AM
Has anyone mentioned Matthew Sean O'Riley before? His wiki doesn't mention Ireland but he's also born in Hounslow which would have had a decent Irish population back in the 90s/00s. He's getting good reviews at mk Dons too.
Recent interview on the Athletic referenced England, Norway and Denmark only. Denmark seems to be the direction he is leaning as he spoke about family, language etc
paul_oshea
07/10/2021, 10:42 AM
Dan Crowley has joined Cheltenham Town until January. Didn't see a thread for him although he is eligible. Spent a while weighing up his options there didn’t he. Hoping for better no doubt after being in the Birmingham team most weeks before the managerial change there.
Theres one alright, with a lot of pages dedicated to him -> https://foot.ie/threads/161142-Dan-Crowley-(M-Cheltenham-Town-b-1997)
Go to advanced search, change thread title and type Crowley. Isn't that right tets : P
Recent interview on the Athletic referenced England, Norway and Denmark only. Denmark seems to be the direction he is leaning as he spoke about family, language etc
Yeah he's also been involved with Denmark squads at underage. Watching him play for MK Dons and he's definitely someone that has the attributes to play at the top level and wouldn't be surprised if he plays with Denmark at senior level.
liamoo11
25/10/2021, 11:41 AM
https://www.corkbeo.ie/sport/soccer/stephen-ireland-mentoring-young-talents-21950427?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar good article from rep ireland youth tracker twitter page
Olé Olé
25/10/2021, 11:51 AM
https://www.corkbeo.ie/sport/soccer/stephen-ireland-mentoring-young-talents-21950427?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar good article from rep ireland youth tracker twitter page
And it sounds as though the training camp Joshua Ireland attended was with a view to playing for Ireland, based on what his father says there.
liamoo11
25/10/2021, 12:00 PM
And it sounds as though the training camp Joshua Ireland attended was with a view to playing for Ireland, based on what his father says there.
I haven't seen josh been involved with stoke 18s much this season maybe he is injured. Great he is on board always good to heal family rifts . Somewhat off tangent I saw somewhere Darren fletcher twin sons are playing under 15 for england
One of the four 17 year olds he mentions being in the first team with their clubs is probably Harry Vaughan that was in the recent U19s squad for the games against Sweden.
Kingdom
25/10/2021, 8:46 PM
I haven't seen josh been involved with stoke 18s much this season maybe he is injured. Great he is on board always good to heal family rifts . Somewhat off tangent I saw somewhere Darren fletcher twin sons are playing under 15 for england
I'd take everything that comes out of the man's mouth, and any of his spawn, with the biggest ladle of salt that I can find.
elatedscum
26/10/2021, 3:10 AM
I'd take everything that comes out of the man's mouth, and any of his spawn, with the biggest ladle of salt that I can find.
Bit harsh on his kids.
Diggs246
26/10/2021, 8:44 AM
We will probably realise in years to come that Stephen Ireland had mental health issues. I might be too kind though
Kingdom
26/10/2021, 10:47 AM
We will probably realise in years to come that Stephen Ireland had mental health issues. I might be too kind though
It's one of those unspeakable's but he surely had mental health difficulties, and I don't say that lightly.
Plus, it's worth reminding people again, that he broke through into an Ireland squad that had a few unforgiving personalities, a manager who's reputation hasn't held up to scrutiny and who appointed as his senior coach, someone who has subsequently been sacked for bullying youth players over a couple of generations.
So, there's is plenty to believe in his claims of bullying that plenty (probably myself included) took as nonsense at the time.
Bit harsh on his kids.
It's weird how grown adults have so much disdain for someone they've probably never known personally that it trickles down to their kids too.
Diggs246
26/10/2021, 3:43 PM
I see mussolini's great grandson is doing well at lazio. All the articles talk about him breaking into the lazio first team are about the ultras and fascism. But for all we know the lad could be in the green party.
seanfhear
26/10/2021, 3:59 PM
I see mussolini's great grandson is doing well at lazio. All the articles talk about him breaking into the lazio first team are about the ultras and fascism. But for all we know the lad could be in the green party.
Hopefully Not that Bad (wink ) !
Bielsa´s irish
31/10/2021, 5:33 PM
the irish eligible Walsh is having such a strong season his team 4th and scoring goals as well, in a position we dont have too much cover bar Lee OConnor who is gonna be a pleasure of a right back should they give him the chance in Celtic, even though I think OConnor could be awesome in Italy or Spain as well
Olé Olé
09/11/2021, 12:36 PM
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Will Keane explaining his journey towards becoming an Ireland player. Whilst I'm sure he would have taken an England senior cap gladly like his brother did and has, the story about his father's upbringing (born in Ireland, orphaned, moving to England) is informative. I remember quotes from his brother when he claimed for England explaining that he didn't have a very Irish upbringing. I was probably scratching my head a little at that at the time, given that we have had so many lads play for England and Ireland that have openly spoke about their awareness and warmth towards their Irish background. I'm thinking of the smile on Rice's father's face, Kane going to his grandfather's funeral in Connemara, Grealish playing GAA. This video is informative and demonstrates a lot of the nuance involved in the whole international allegiance subject.
seanfhear
09/11/2021, 1:02 PM
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Will Keane explaining his journey towards becoming an Ireland player. Whilst I'm sure he would have taken an England senior cap gladly like his brother did and has, the story about his father's upbringing (born in Ireland, orphaned, moving to England) is informative. I remember quotes from his brother when he claimed for England explaining that he didn't have a very Irish upbringing. I was probably scratching my head a little at that at the time, given that we have had so many lads play for England and Ireland that have openly spoke about their awareness and warmth towards their Irish background. I'm thinking of the smile on Rice's father's face, Kane going to his grandfather's funeral in Connemara, Grealish playing GAA. This video is informative and demonstrates a lot of the nuance involved in the whole international allegiance subject.You’d expect a reporter to be more wised up as to ask a relatively young man as to whether his father is still alive ? ? = = Irish media and brains = = Does Not compute ! !
Diggs246
09/11/2021, 1:12 PM
Its tbe irrelevance of the question I love!!.
Next question
"Will whats your favourite colour "
irishfan86
09/11/2021, 2:43 PM
To be fair, the reporter has to write a story and clarifying details like that matter -- Keane was referring to his father in past tense which many could take to believe he had passed on. A bit biased as I work in that field :)
ColourfulPeanut
09/11/2021, 3:58 PM
It's cute that he implies he only picked England underage because they approached him first when his twin brother said this:
"When I was with Ireland, I wasn't good enough to play for England at that time. And I was only young and small and still developing.
I had in the back of my head that hopefully one day I could play for England.
I know when I switched, I felt really, really English. My dad's Irish, but I don't know any of his Irish family, so I've never really felt like I'm fully Irish."
Eminence Grise
09/11/2021, 7:17 PM
You’d expect a reporter to be more wised up as to ask a relatively young man as to whether his father is still alive ? ? = = Irish media and brains = = Does Not compute ! !
I think the reporter has an English accent...? Could be working for an Oirish edition, granted, but just as likely here for the game.
Edweirdo
10/11/2021, 10:02 AM
Has anyone heard about Mainz 05 player Paul Nabel? He's currently in the German underage system and has been capped all the way up to U20. Being the nerd that I am I downloaded FM2022 and as always the first thing I do is search players who are partially Irish and based outside of the UK & Ireland
Nabel is far & away the best of them
Checks out ....
1. FSV Mainz 05 - News Detail (https://www.mainz05.de/en/news/the-first-humba/)
In German, but translated it has these quotes:
Did you know that Paul has Irish roots?
"My grandmother is Irish and my mother is half-Irish. The country is like a second home to me and my parents are on holiday there right now. I don't have an Irish passport yet, but I'm thinking about applying for it because I have it inside me and I feel that I have roots there, which I'm proud of," the homegrown reveals.
pineapple stu
11/11/2021, 1:45 PM
Has anyone heard about Mainz 05 player Paul Nabel? He's currently in the German underage system and has been capped all the way up to U20. Being the nerd that I am I downloaded FM2022 and as always the first thing I do is search players who are partially Irish and based outside of the UK & Ireland
Nabel is far & away the best of them
That must be about the most foot.ie of debut foot.ie posts it is possible to make! :)
Checks out ....
1. FSV Mainz 05 - News Detail (https://www.mainz05.de/en/news/the-first-humba/)
In German, but translated it has these quotes:
Did you know that Paul has Irish roots?
"My grandmother is Irish and my mother is half-Irish. The country is like a second home to me and my parents are on holiday there right now. I don't have an Irish passport yet, but I'm thinking about applying for it because I have it inside me and I feel that I have roots there, which I'm proud of," the homegrown reveals.
Would assume he's third generation and would need to go through the foreign births registration to get his passport.
Diggs246
11/11/2021, 2:35 PM
Would assume he's third generation and would need to go through the foreign births registration to get his passport.
He still qualifies though, so off he goes! maybe the FAI should help
He still qualifies though, so off he goes! maybe the FAI should help
Obviously still qualifies just gonna take him longer to get everything sorted compared to someone that's second generation.
elatedscum
11/11/2021, 3:10 PM
Obviously still qualifies just gonna take him longer to get everything sorted compared to someone that's second generation.
Would he need to wait 3 years (since his last Germany u19 cap) or is that just for senior internationals changing?
ColourfulPeanut
11/11/2021, 3:23 PM
His situation sounds pretty much identical to Johansson's. I'd imagine he can get his passport, apply for the switch and then he'd be immediately eligible but tied to us for good.
Would he need to wait 3 years (since his last Germany u19 cap) or is that just for senior internationals changing?
Probably only at senior level. Johansson made his U21s debut for us in March 2021 and last played for Luxembourg October 2018.
Paddy Garcia
11/11/2021, 3:50 PM
Would assume he's third generation and would need to go through the foreign births registration to get his passport.
Don't go through the London Embassy, be making his debut in his 30's.
Bielsa´s irish
11/11/2021, 5:09 PM
that Paul Nebel really looks like Stephen Ireland
Olé Olé
08/12/2021, 12:38 PM
I see Iraq have managed to attract a highly-outed young English-born player. 18 year-old Zidane Iqbal is likely to be in the Man United squad tonight and has a Pakistani father and Iraqi mother. Iqbal has been with Iraq under 23s this year. Hannibal Mejbri could be involved too. Born in France and of Tunisian descent, he switched allegiances to Tunisia and is a senior international at 18 for them.
Prodigious players these are. Hopefully we can keep and attain a few like other nations can.
EDIT: Mejbri is at Arab cup at the moment. point still stands.
Not sure if this was brought up before but does Sonny Perkins at West Ham qualify? Has played twice in the Europa League for them this year. Current England U18 international. His Dad played underage for Ireland but was born in England. Would it depend on the passport status of his father at the time of birth?
Olé Olé
11/12/2021, 12:45 PM
Not sure if this was brought up before but does Sonny Perkins at West Ham qualify? Has played twice in the Europa League for them this year. Current England U18 international. His Dad played underage for Ireland but was born in England. Would it depend on the passport status of his father at the time of birth?
Interesting. I see the father's name is Declan. I wonder if Declan's mother was Irish and father English to get the name Declan Perkins? Could have an Irish grandparent.
Fixer82
11/12/2021, 3:01 PM
Anyone know anything about Ciarán Dunne?
Plays for Sunderland.
According to Wiki he’s a Scottish born Irish player
Olé Olé
11/12/2021, 3:14 PM
Anyone know anything about Ciarán Dunne?
Plays for Sunderland.
According to Wiki he’s a Scottish born Irish player
He was definitely in an underage squad or two when he was with Falkirk and got a couple of senior games. Think it's spelled "Cieran"? I reckon that Shiels lad from Rangers came in in and around the same time, Matthew.
Fixer82
11/12/2021, 4:53 PM
He was definitely in an underage squad or two when he was with Falkirk and got a couple of senior games. Think it's spelled "Cieran"? I reckon that Shiels lad from Rangers came in in and around the same time, Matthew.
Ciaran according to LiveScore and Wikipedia
Olé Olé
11/12/2021, 6:52 PM
Ciaran according to LiveScore and Wikipedia
Wiki and Transfermarket tell me Cieran:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cieran_Dunne
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cieran-dunne/profil/spieler/184251
tetsujin1979
04/01/2022, 11:07 AM
18 year old Oldham player Trey Turner is eligible apparently, named on the bench against Hartlepool on Saturday, for the second time this season
<EDIT>
Starts tonight against Wigan
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Bielsa´s irish
04/01/2022, 9:26 PM
is there anyone in Celtic eligible for Ireland as well?
Olé Olé
04/01/2022, 10:49 PM
18 year old Oldham player Trey Turner is eligible apparently, named on the bench against Hartlepool on Saturday, for the second time this season
<EDIT>
Starts tonight against Wigan
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The lad seems keen anyway going by his LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-turner%F0%9F%8F%B4%F3%A0%81%A7%F3%A0%81%A2%F3%A0%8 1%A5%F3%A0%81%AE%F3%A0%81%A7%F3%A0%81%BF%F0%9F%87% AE%F0%9F%87%AA-2a12851b7
https://mobile.twitter.com/trey_turner03
elatedscum
10/01/2022, 12:39 PM
Came across a keeper at Hannover u19 called Liam Tiernan. Born in Germany but ireland eligible.
Also Jack McGlynn has probably already been mentioned but he’s a 18 year old kid getting his game in the MLS. Currently playing for the US u20s but ireland eligible https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_McGlynn
elatedscum
10/01/2022, 3:17 PM
is there anyone in Celtic eligible for Ireland as well?
Celtic's Irish contingent:
Liam Scales
James McCarthy
Mikey Johnston (Irish eligible, former Scotland u21)
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Lee O'Connor U21
Jonathan Afolabi U21
Luca Connell U21
Johnny Kenny U19
Bosun Lawal U19
Frankie Deane (born in scotland, called up to u19 training camp)
Ben Quinn U18
Rocco Vata U17
Diggs246
10/01/2022, 3:48 PM
Celtic's Irish contingent:
Liam Scales
James McCarthy
Mikey Johnston (Irish eligible, former Scotland u21)
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Lee O'Connor U21
Jonathan Afolabi U21
Luca Connell U21
Johnny Kenny U19
Bosun Lawal U19
Frankie Deane (born in scotland, called up to u19 training camp)
Ben Quinn U18
Rocco Vata U17
I enjoy Bielsa, particularly when he breaks character and reverts back to templeogue English. But don't fall for his ridiculous questions! He has been going down on James McCarthy for the whole season
Diggs246
10/01/2022, 4:11 PM
Conor Bradley
https://www.irishpost.com/?ref=logo
Just saw he is actually from an nationalist background. His town is very unionist but his family arnt etc
liamoo11
10/01/2022, 5:01 PM
Conor Bradley
https://www.irishpost.com/?ref=logo
Just saw he is actually from an nationalist background. His town is very unionist but his family arnt etc
He looks a fine footballer not sure right full will be his best position, was a box to box midfielder underage( just like trent) . I was watching morecambe v spurs and noticed Ryan mclougking who was vert similar in been nationalist at Liverpool and very highly regarded and playing for the north
Bielsa´s irish
10/01/2022, 5:52 PM
If a cath guy from Ireland and Liverpool who ends up playing for the queen's team ...there is something rottem in....get into the fella's ear . you know how u r irish ....ethernal Renegades of the Empire
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