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Originally Posted by Pablo
Now that's just being silly, c'mon Pablo:eek:
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Originally Posted by Pablo
Now that's just being silly, c'mon Pablo:eek:
I thought Morrison was Jamaican.
depends on when you asked him. he was english first, then he couldnt remember if he was Jamaican or Irish. he's a confused lads. blessQuote:
Originally Posted by Schumi
Some people fail to realise that it is possible to have dual nationality.
But clint at one point or another has had one foot irish, one foot jamaican, one arm english and one are scottish!Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
And he isn't the only one...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo
You haven't been writing letters to Brian Kerr have you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Schumi
Well done, there's clearly no distinction between not wanting mercenaries playing for my country and hating anyone with a different skin colour to me. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Well it shouldn't come as a great shock but your not the sole owner of the country - there are others who get a say and while i acknowlege your opinion should a) the FIFA rule and b) the "majority rule" concept not take precedence?Quote:
Originally Posted by Schumi
I think if this went to a referendum, for example, the majority would accept the FIFA ruling....sure isn't that what brought us "success" with Charlton and consequently raise our expectations to do well on the world stage..
Where did I say that my view is the only important one? I merely stated my view that I'd prefer if mercenaries like Morrison didn't play for Ireland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional
Fair play to Kitson - a refreshing change to hear this kind of thing - Kevin Hunt has the same opinion on declaring for Ireland as Kitson
Morrison is nothing but a mercenery full stop.
And where did I say your view is not the only important one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Schumi
I only asked the question....!!
And I even acknowledged your opinion...
Bottom line: the rule is in the FIFA rulebook, accept it and move on.
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Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional
:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional
Fair play to Kitson, I agree with him 100%.
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Originally Posted by Schumi
"Important" being the key word.....
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Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional
Why do some people assume that saying that Morrison is not irish is having a go at 2G irish here? You should really be more secure in your own irishness than react like that. Besides there is a difference between having irish roots (lets say 5th generation) & qualifying to play for the National team.
Glad Kitson said what he did .. Least hes honest rather than thinking what he said and still playing for us regardless ... Nobody can fault the likes of clint for effort anyway ..
I must say I admire Kitsons statement. to play for your country is an honour and motivation in itself. He wouldn't do a job for us if he has no motivation to play.
What's all this 'FIFA rule' sh*te? FIFA rules state that if a person is entitled to citizenship of a country (Tans, Welsh, Scotland, NI, Puerto Rico, etc. totally different case obvioulsy) then you can play for that country - hence the NI lads. It's not a FIFA rule; it's a national rule. Ireland, until recently, has allowed anyone born there to play for them, even if they were dropped by someone on a extraordinary rendition flight getting refueled at Shannon. Others are more choosy - until it comes to football of course (Cue Germany and Qatar) and they just hand out passports like the clap. If anyone has a problem with the criteria for citizenship, then have a go at the Justice Department, not FIFA.
I don't think people mind anybody getting citizenship. Its the active pursuit of players, with the promise of helpoing their career, that I don't like. If Clinton Morrison or Matt Holland had've got their Irish passport at age 15 they'd be treated differentlyQuote:
Originally Posted by lopez