A very honest assessment from O'Hara. Think Nolan is also thankfully a no-go. Noble can't get a game in the Championship with West Ham so perhaps its time to close this thread.
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A very honest assessment from O'Hara. Think Nolan is also thankfully a no-go. Noble can't get a game in the Championship with West Ham so perhaps its time to close this thread.
I dunno.... It's not as final as it first appears in my opinion. It's almost like testing the waters.
Quote:
"It might raise a few eyebrows too. They might think I was taking a step down because I can't get in the England team.
"I have a massive Irish family on my dad's side. In fact, I'm probably more Irish than English!
"But I'm not sure how it would be taken if I was to go and play for Ireland and I don't want it to become a big deal."
It sounds final to me, without slamming the door completely shut.
Fair enough, sounds like he gave it some thought, albeit somewhat confused.
It would not have been any deal at all if he had just declared quietly and turned up.
Maybe up to 12 months ago... At this stage though it would be bad form.
Perhaps O'Hara is leaving his options open after the Euros.
"To get in the England squad you need to be in a winning team and to score and create goals. I've got that in my game.
It might raise a few eyebrows too. They might think I was taking a step down because I can't get in the England team."
Obviously believes he'd walk into our team if he so choosed.
Used to be this thread
http://foot.ie/threads/126140-Jamie-O-Hara/page53
Sounds like he thinks it would hurt his chances of a transfer to a top club. Like it'd be a sign that he was throwing in the towel by declaring for us. Good luck to him but I don't think he'll get near the England squad. He may be getting some bad advice
Maybe there are people telling him he is better that he is, but I think it sounds more like he has set his own standard to be good enough to get into the English team and accepting now that he would not be good enough would be akin to throwing in the towel.
Granny rules OK
I mentioned that on here about 2 years ago and I was nearly banned from the forumQuote:
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I applaud O'Hara on this in fairness. He probably sees 1 or 2 English caps as a dream come true as opposed to being a key player for us over time. His heart is ruling his head really.
He is very naive though if he thinks England will come calling. Capello is not interested and every dog on the street knows good old 'Arry Redknapp will be the next England manager, a guy who doesnt rate O'Hara at all apparently.
nothing foolish about it in fairness. He just really wants to play for England and hes aiming for it.
Id rather he was honest about it, rather than stringing us along like most seem to do.
He is English and wants to play for England.
Whatever happened to Pennant's eligibilty? Was it ever established?
A piece in the Daily Mail about Craig Levein's interest in several England-born players who have played with the FA at under-age level: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...oungsters.html
This bit caught my eye, in particular:
I hadn't realised Shelvey was also eligible to play for Scotland by virtue of his grandfather. Did I imagine it or did he already make it clear that his focus was on representing England at senior level when talk of his eligibility to play for us arose?Quote:
Sportsmail understands Hull winger Cameron Stewart, Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and McEachran have also been targeted and will be approached about switching allegiance.
All have been closely watched by Scotland scout Michael Oliver this season and each has done enough to earn a recommendation that their dual qualification be exploited.
Levein, who has little chance of recruiting McEachran but may fare better with Shelvey and Stewart, is thought to have angered FA chiefs with his actions.
I think you're correct, but a lot can change over time. I remember seeing Shelvey star for England U16s when they played in the Victory Shield against Northern Ireland. Our very own Shane Duffy had him in his pocket for most of the game (Shelvey scored) and scored a penalty. Patrick McEleney was also in the squad.
http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/Ne...133227,00.html
What I don't understand is the whole anger thing. Are people within the FA actually incensed?
Doubt they would want to play for us. Wouldnt want them either.
The Daily Mail says they are 'risking the wrath of the FA'.
That's a bit of a tongue twister for the many Englanders afflicted with rhotacism
Frazier Campbell's been selected in the England squad for their friendly against Holland on Wednesday next: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17137420
O'Neill seems keen to use the granny rule. DM mentions : Kyle Naughton, Curtis Davies, Mark Noble, Nathan Redmond, Will & Michael Keane, Patrick Bamford, Callum McManaman, Harry Kane as some that will possibly be targeted.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...rt%5Eheadlines
Belfast Telegraph mentions Connor Wickham, Ryan McLaughlin & Liam McAlinden.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sp...-29745656.html
Noel King hopes for a recruitment drive.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29745405.html
Am I wrong or does every new Ireland manager say the same thing when they start and it never really goes anywhere
Based on current form Curtis Davies would be a nice addition.
Naughton is a right back and not in the league of Coleman but maybe could do a job at left full?
Wickham i don't rate and we've loads of decent but not great strikers
Noble - better than Gibson/McCarhty? Not really
Harry Kane - don't know enough about him but stats are underwhelming
Bamford looks like a rising star so he would be one to chase, especially since he represented us before
Redmond - he's under Chris Hughton so very possible he could make a move
The Keanes - i really think they're set on England. There was plenty of furore before so i don't see either of them coming to us
Callum McManaman: Same story as Kane for me
As far as I know, McAlinden is already focused on playing for us: http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/...n-ireland-call
King on Monday, in an article in the Indo mentioned McAlinden and the fact that there has been a hold up with the paperwork. From what he said, Liam is with us, not against us!
Danny, check this attachment, it's mentioned towards the end.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29745405.html
Has there been a hold-up with the paperwork? That piece just mentions he's still awaiting clearance. It's possible these processes just take a bit of time and all is passing off smoothly and as expected.
Was it established Michael Keane has played competitively for both Ireland and England and, as a result, is now tied to England? His brother Will's stock has dipped of late due to injury, even though he was a far bright prospect than Michael a couple of years ago. Their father is from Dublin.
In relation to the other names, some good players in there. Not sure how many are interested in playing for us. And that Daily Mail article has 'England B-Team' written all over it.
Whatever you do, don't tell Enda. Or 'Rather Round'...
:rolleyes:
I think the speculation aids the new management as it ensures there is no complacency among the players. It also creates a bit of excitement among supporters as to where the management is going with the team.
In terms of who the FAI are looking at, Curtis Davies is one who has supposedly been approached and it would make sense from a strategic point of view as Dunne and O'Shea are certainly no spring chickens.
Bamford is certainly being looked at, King has been talking to is father while the mystery player King has alluded to must be McManaman as King attended the Wigan match at the weekend and commented on a player who had impressed him. All we need now is for Roy to ring them and make them an offer they can't refuse!