Jamie O'Hara

[theworm2345]

There is another way to get Nolan in to a green jersey...someone with get their sister to marry him then he can get a passport.

EDIT: Oops, looked on Wiki and he's already married.

[ifk101]

There is another way to get Nolan in to a green jersey...someone with get their sister to marry him then he can get a passport.

Easier still. Get a photo of him with a pint of Guinness in his hand.

[paul_oshea]

surely if his grandfathers father was irish, he had an irish passport, therefore his son(nolans grandfather is irish), is nolans grandfather dead then? If not surely they could just progress it through the generations?

[Dodge]

Most footballers don't care enough abouttheir ancestary to check. Nolan could be just plucking fractions out of the ear

[paul_oshea]

Most footballers don't care enough abouttheir ancestary to check. Nolan could be just plucking fractions out of the ear

air?! the other would be quite difficult.

[Dodge]

LOL, I actually meant "his ear"

[geysir]

Yep, I'd say Nolan or the journalist, got their fractions mixed up.

[AlaskaFox]

FIFA need to introduce the great-grandfather rule.

[SkStu]

FIFA need to introduce the great-grandfather rule.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZsFQ2SifuyI/Sd10r-B-YuI/AAAAAAAAAHI/4BqX1sdsGag/s400/thumbsUp.jpg

I'm Ardrock and i approve this post.

[Adrock]

FIFA need to introduce the great-grandfather rule.

Yes that would be heaven. Imagine all the flaps moistening on this forum at the juicy prospect of all the 4th generational oirish to the core talents out there waiting to be discovered. Do birth certificates go that far back though? The FAI could set up a new graveraiding unit digging up stiffs of ancestors of English pro footballers and taking DNA samples to see if they could trace them back to the Emerald Isle. Bless the diaspora!

[Eminence Grise]

Yes that would be heaven. Imagine all the flaps moistening on this forum at the juicy prospect of all the 4th generational oirish to the core talents out there waiting to be discovered. Do birth certificates go that far back though? The FAI could set up a new graveraiding unit digging up stiffs of ancestors of English pro footballers and taking DNA samples to see if they could trace them back to the Emerald Isle. Bless the diaspora!

Already queueing up to be Don Givens' assistants...
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[AlaskaFox]

Wasn't Noble and not O'Hara looking for the gametime guarantees according to someone on ybig:
http://ybig.ie/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24506&PN=10

"
Definitely absent are some of the more prominent former England under-21 internationals who have been linked with a switch of allegiance. Mark Noble, Trapattoni confirmed, has not been approached, while the agents of unnamed others, the Italian suggested, had prevaricated when contacted, apparently seeking assurances their clients would play regularly for Ireland if they made themselves available.
“We asked the question (if the players wanted to play for Ireland) and it wasn’t like with Shane Duffy (the Derry-born Everton defender who was seriously injured in a training game at Malahide this summer) who immediately said: “Yes”. I cannot tell the others what the situation will be. I can only say: ‘Come!’ and then put what I think is the best team out on the pitch.”"

[Predator]

Was just browsing through Everton's youth team and there are quite a few Irish names in there, although not all of them indicate that they are eligible.
Ben Heneghan (http://www.evertonfc.com/academy/ben-heneghan)is one that does, though I have not heard of him. If he does turn out to have promise, then Duffy and Coleman are well placed to have a word...

Actually, Connor Roberts states that he is eligible for NI. Wouldn't he also be eligible for Ireland?

[AlaskaFox]

Was just browsing through Everton's youth team and there are quite a few Irish names in there, although not all of them indicate that they are eligible.
Ben Heneghan (http://www.evertonfc.com/academy/ben-heneghan)is one that does, though I have not heard of him. If he does turn out to have promise, then Duffy and Coleman are well placed to have a word...

Actually, Connor Roberts states that he is eligible for NI. Wouldn't he also be eligible for Ireland?

Says here he is:
http://greenscene.me/2010/09/academy-irish-blackburn-and-everton/

[Predator]

Cool, although it also mentions that Gerard Kinsella is eligible and I'm not sure if he is.

[AlaskaFox]

Cool, although it also mentions that Gerard Kinsella is eligible and I'm not sure if he is.

Strange how players can play for us at underage level and not be eligible:
http://foot.ie/threads/134054-Gerard-Kinsella (I see you've posted a few times in his thread)

[AlaskaFox]

Any Irish in Martin Kelly who played for Liverpool today? (He's an English under 21 international)

[elroy]

Any Irish in Martin Kelly who played for Liverpool today? (He's an English under 21 international)

Nope.

[AlaskaFox]

Worth a try after the Clark change of heart.

[geysir]

liverpool-vs-chelsea/player-ratings (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/46112/liverpool-vs-chelsea/player-ratings)
Martin Kelly
'Hugely impressive display by the Irishman'

It just goes to show that with a name like Kelly, it would be assumed by one and all that he is Irish, the actual strength of the connecting thread would be of minor significance.

[drummerboy]

Anybody know anyting about this lad

http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/rhys-murphy

[bwagner]

Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that young forward Rhys Murphy has signed a new long-term contract with the Club.

The 19 year-old striker, who is currently on loan with League One side Brentford, joined Arsenal as a scholar in summer 2007 and signed professional terms with the Gunners a year later in summer 2008.

England Youth International Murphy has consistently proved his calibre in front of goal and scored a clutch of vital strikes for the Under-18s last season, playing an integral role in the FA Youth Cup and Premier Academy League ‘double' winning team.

Murphy, who was born in Shoreham-by-Sea in Sussex, scored twice in the Gunners' FA Youth Cup Third Round victory over Aston Villa and also hit the back of the net in the 3-1 quarter-final victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Rhys also hit winners in last season's Premier Academy League Semi-Final and Final.

Since joining Brentford on loan, Rhys, who is a regular for England at youth level, appearing in the 2009 UEFA Under-19 Championships, has made six appearances and is scheduled to stay with Andy Scott's side until 24th February 2010.

Everyone at the Club is looking forward to Rhys' future contribution towards Arsenal and also wish Rhys well during his continued stay with Brentford.

[bwagner]

Steven Irwin of Liverpool, reserves captain...??? I read somewhere that he wanted to declare for us..

[boovidge]

captain Steven Irwin (19), whose grandfather was from Ireland

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0811/1224276546583.html

[paul_oshea]

there is only one not focusing on her feet....

[Adrock]

Anybody know anyting about this lad

http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/rhys-murphy

As I recall was involved with Ireland under-15 team - England having no equivalent - and subsequently played for England at all youth levels. Similar case to Jordan Graham for instance of Aston Villa who played Under-15 friendlies last season until England came calling once their international program at his level began.
I think we have an under-15 team so we can get at the plastics early to be honest, though seems a bit of a luxury for an organisation with limited resources. Same level Wallace and Kinsella of Everton played for us for instance despite having no eligibility, which indicates how serious under-15 game are!

[liamoo11]

Great call he did play for us at under 15s. He is very much out of the picture at arsenal. Roberts made his debut for the arsenal reseves today not bad for a 16 year old who only arrived at end of last season. The under 15 games are a good idea it does allow us to give lads like Maguire, Mcdermott(who could have played for norway) and Grealish a chance to come in to the fold before they get involved with bigger nations. If they feel patriotic about it great they stay if not no great harm done.

[SkStu]

Steven Irwin of Liverpool, reserves captain...??? I read somewhere that he wanted to declare for us..

not sure if Bindi would appreciate that.

[Sullivinho]

Steven Irwin of Liverpool, reserves captain...??? I read somewhere that he wanted to declare for us..

He's croc'd with injuries.

[Charlie Darwin]

He's croc'd with injuries.
Jumping the shark a bit there.

[dr_peepee]

He could be the 'ray' of light we need!!

[Sullivinho]

Jumping the shark a bit there.

This story might have a sting in the tail..

[Predator]

All this barbed wit. It's killing me.

....

I think that's a bit far.

[SkStu]

All this barbed wit. It's killing me.

....

I think that's a bit far.

where is the poster YouWereThereRay when you need him.

[Junior]

I think that's a bit far.

a bait too far surely?

[paul_oshea]

where is the poster YouWereThereRay when you need him.

nevermind.

My heart stopped...for a minute reading these replies.

[drummerboy]

According to the Star newspaper Rys Murphy has written to the FAI informing them of his eligibility to play for the Republic of Ireland.

[TrapAPony]

According to the Star newspaper Rys Murphy has written to the FAI informing them of his eligibility to play for the Republic of Ireland.


Seems to have potential.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcj6yBl5Zk
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1w8z5_u17-rhys-murphy-goal_sport

...also seems to be very injury prone.
http://arsenalyouth.wordpress.com/2010/08/07/first-team-football-the-aim-as-murphy-looks-to-resurrect-career-following-injury-nightmare/

[bwagner]

Nicky Maynard was mentioned in the Star Saturday, His agent asked the Fai to look into it, but he only had a great grand parent from Cork

[theworm2345]

Nicky Maynard was mentioned in the Star Saturday, His agent asked the Fai to look into it, but he only had a great grand parent from Cork
Looks like Barbados is Maynard's best option then.

[Drumcondra 69er]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/9381498.stm

Tottenham's Jamie O'Hara set to join Wolves on loan

Not that I want him in the squad but I wonder if playing under McCarthy and at a club with a big Irish presence might impact his thinking. He must realise by now that he's no chance of making the England squad.....

[Yard of Pace]

Why would you not want him in the squad? Was it O'Hara whose agent wanted assurances he'd start every game for us? He's a good player anyhow, I liked him a lot when he was with Portsmouth.

[TrapAPony]

Why would you not want him in the squad? Was it O'Hara whose agent wanted assurances he'd start every game for us? He's a good player anyhow, I liked him a lot when he was with Portsmouth.

....thought that was Mark Noble??

[Sullivinho]

Why would you not want him in the squad?

I'm sure a boxful of England shirts could easily be arranged and I've seen some damn good Capello impersonators but I fear the elaborate deception would fall apart come the national anthem. Could the effort really be justified?


....thought that was Mark Noble??

Trap did make that comment around the time those Noble rumours were circulating but I don't think it was ever confirmed who he was referring to. I presume it was Noble too though.

[gastric]

O 'Hara I believe would be a brilliant addition to the squad. He is physically combative and has an excellent work rate. He would reinforce an area where we are particular weak at the moment and I reckon with someone like Meyler playing with him would boss any other midfield pairing.

[Serb]

O 'Hara I believe would be a brilliant addition to the squad. He is physically combative and has an excellent work rate. He would reinforce an area where we are particular weak at the moment and I reckon with someone like Meyler playing with him would boss any other midfield pairing.

Well, he reckons he'll be involved in the World Cup in 2014. Here's his predicted team:

http://twitter.com/#!/mrjamieohara/status/17183740073

[gastric]

Well, he reckons he'll be involved in the World Cup in 2014. Here's his predicted team:

http://twitter.com/#!/mrjamieohara/status/17183740073

I'd play with two strikers rather than one!

[Charlie Darwin]

O 'Hara I believe would be a brilliant addition to the squad. He is physically combative and has an excellent work rate. He would reinforce an area where we are particular weak at the moment and I reckon with someone like Meyler playing with him would boss any other midfield pairing.
Hasn't he mainly played as a wide midfielder?

[Colbert Report]

Hasn't he mainly played as a wide midfielder?

All last season I watched Portsmouth and he only played in the middle. He was brilliant too! I wish he would play for us, great player, everything ran through him.

[elroy]

Suppose he might get on the bench when McCarthy and Meyler are our World class midfield pairing. Dont laugh lads, it could (hopefully) come true!!