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He also captained Aston Villa with pride without any midlands links. its professional pride. If you're happy enough with it, thats fineQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
I can't accept it though. Whether they're brilliant players like Townsend, or middle of the road types like O'Hara
Just watching the cup match
O'Hara: yes please!
Really? I thought he was poor (along with every other midfielder on show)Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
Your entitled to your opinion and like I said that this debate has been done enough times in the past on here so I dont really wanna debate it again because most people wont change their mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Second half he helped turn the game for Portsmouth, in particular setting up the second goal. He's a good energetic presence in midfield and can play a bit too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Wilson made one superb goal-saving tackle that I saw. It was really top drawer defending.
That would be the ideal situation to be fair but I have relations in England who were born and raised there that grew up supporting both Ireland and England.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sproston Green
Ask yourself did you celebrate Sean St Ledgers seemingly last min winner against Italy any less simply because he probably wouldve preferred to represent England if given the option
I know I didnt, as long as any player eligible for us shows his commitment signs up and gives it his all then I have no complaints. Im not a huge fan of potential players holding their horses waiting to see if England will call but I can understand O'Haras situation but he should sign up for us before the start of the next campaign.
i ws worried when i read the initial post outlining what O'Hara said and would lean more towards the same opinion of Dodge and Sproston Green when it comes to this issue, however O'Hara's quotes are fine and reasonable and for me this is the key quote
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'I'm English and Irish and to be asked to play for either is an honour. I'd be proud to wear either shirt.
Thats fine foryou. Myself, I know I've less interest in the team when certain players play for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
Do you remember when Townsend first played for Ireland he could only pass backwards. It takes time for players to develop it they ever develop. International football can really be the making of a player, look at Glenn Whelan's progress this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
O'Hara was decent today especially in the 2nd half. Seen him quite alot this season and he's a veryQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
useful player. I hope he plays for us.
Take whoever we can from wherever, however.. Let's face it, we've had Irish-born people who've turned their back on us. Including one currently.
And have you not heard of the Diaspora, FFS ?? This whole circular debate about who's eligible is fairly tedious at this stage. One of the few things the Cretins at FIFA currently have right, for now.
I don't want a player who views us a second choice/reserve option. No matter how good the player is.
The difference under Charlton is that when they were asked to declare for Ireland they did so without hesitation. At least I couldn't imagine anyone replying face to face to Jack 'thanks for invite but I'll think about it for the next 6 months'.
Much of the preparations for our team's campaign will be done before the WC. New players need to get on board before the end of this season..
I wasn't commenting on his abiklities generally. Just today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwerty
Generally, he'd be about the same level as Andy Reid (and he definitely should be in the squad)
As mentioned earlier, I think he might do himself out of a place by waiting. Look at what happened to Andy Reid when he missed the training camp - Trapattoni decided to just carry on without him.
O'Hara still hoping to be called in to England squad. Lets forget about him finally.
I say let him wait and see. I don't think we should be so sensitive about him preferring England. He has feelings for both countries, that's indisputable, so let him take his time and decide. It's a big decision. With England he'd have the chance to play in major finals regularly. With us maybe never. But I do think if he opts for us he'll give full committment and will be a big asset.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
What YoP said. Let's exploit the rules to their maximimum advantage.
But sure all England are likely to do is give him one cap so that he can't play for us and then discard him.