Ryan O'Leary

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26/02/2007, 9:38 AM
greendeiseboy

Ryan O'Leary

Ryan O'Leary who is the son of Pierse O'Leary and nephew of Irish International legend David O'Leary has opted to play for the country of his birth, Scotland. He was called up to the irish U21 squad for the madeira tournament last week.

A brave if not unusual decision on his part.

Your comments please.
26/02/2007, 10:28 AM
NeilMcD

Well thats his decision so best of luck to him.
26/02/2007, 10:36 AM
geysir

Why would you think it's a brave decision? Seems a normal enough decision unless there is a scenario where you have moans from a few fearful Scottish fans about sons of settlers taking away football squad positions from 20th generation true blue Scots.
26/02/2007, 10:44 AM
endabob1

If he's anything like his dad was as a player the Scots are welcome to him, Pierce was one of the worst players I've ever seen in a green shirt.
26/02/2007, 11:01 AM
Lionel Ritchie

Good luck to you Ryan

...you treacherous turn coat crossdresser!!!

I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Best of luck -and besides I think we've had the better share of swappsies with Scotland.
26/02/2007, 11:38 AM
greendeiseboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by geysir

Why would you think it's a brave decision? Seems a normal enough decision unless there is a scenario where you have moans from a few fearful Scottish fans about sons of settlers taking away football squad positions from 20th generation true blue Scots.

given his family ties to us i just think it a bit strange. i cant think of anyone offhand who has done this. but he was born and bred there so best of luck to him.

i'm in no way criticising him. lets just hope that in years to come he wont be known as one that got away
26/02/2007, 12:09 PM
RogerMilla

don't like to see any fella who would qualify not declaring for us to be honest. can 't believe uncle dave didnt try to rein him in..
26/02/2007, 1:30 PM
Lionel Ritchie

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerMilla

don't like to see any fella who would qualify not declaring for us to be honest. can 't believe uncle dave didnt try to rein him in..

Uncle Dave might've seen him play.:D

Who does Ryan play for anyway?
26/02/2007, 1:32 PM
NeilMcD

Kilmarnock. Supposedly he acted against the advice of his Dad and uncle.
26/02/2007, 1:37 PM
NeilMcD

http://taboard.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=51280
26/02/2007, 1:38 PM
Paddy Garcia

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Kilmarnock. Supposedly he acted against the advice of his Dad and uncle.

Why would they advise against playing for Ireland?
26/02/2007, 1:39 PM
NeilMcD

They didnt they advised him to play for Ireland according to reports.
26/02/2007, 1:59 PM
Paddy Garcia

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

They didnt they advised him to play for Ireland according to reports.

Sorry, brain off
26/02/2007, 2:36 PM
RiffRaff

quite similar to the situation with Alex Bruce, opting to play for another country from his dad. Cant think of any other cases of this, though i am sure there are.
26/02/2007, 2:55 PM
NeilMcD

Who did Steve Bruce play for.
26/02/2007, 3:06 PM
charliesboots

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Who did Steve Bruce play for.

:) !!!
26/02/2007, 3:51 PM
Fergie's Son

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Well thats his decision so best of luck to him.

Quoted for truth.

All that needs to be said really.
26/02/2007, 11:52 PM
Qwerty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuff Paddy

Well I'm sure Scotland would rather have had McGeady and Houghton, come to think of it!! Good luck to him.
In fact, I've never even heard of him.

Houghton had a trial with Scotland when Roxborough was manager I think but they didn't go beyond that. Scotalnd had their chance.