Originally Posted by
Not Brazil
Perhaps the default position for the IFA should be that "nationalist" players are assumed, all things being equal, to have a preference to represent the South at senior international level. The IFA can then concentrate on developing players whose ambition is to represent Northern Ireland at senior international level.
Of course, any "nationalist" player who persues his dream with the South, but finds he isn't good enough, could contact the IFA and let them know that he would consider a switch?
What you reckon?