True, but a wide midfielder's attributes are often more consistent with the requirements of left back than a central midfielder's, imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
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True, but a wide midfielder's attributes are often more consistent with the requirements of left back than a central midfielder's, imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Not included in the Celtic Cup squad anyhow.
Wouldn't mind that. Neither was any of our supposed new recruits.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101
The pattern seems to has b the player to declare his intention publicly before switching to ROI and being named in a squad, so guessing that's what would need to happen with Ferguson. That doesn't necessarily mean the player goes public independent of the FAI, it might just mean the FAI ask the player to go public before they name a squad, possibly to avoid (overly) antagonising the IFA (or another association).
Does anyone know when the NI squad is announced? Can't see him joining up with their squad even if he is selected, given the match thats in it.
Some new stories on Ferguson:
http://www.tribalfootball.com/articl...ug-war-1613191
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/fo...talk_1_2649486Quote:
Newcastle fullback Shane Ferguson is staying calm over his international future.
The 19-year-old has already been capped by Northern Ireland, but the Republic of Ireland want to take advantage of a FIFA loophole which would allow him to star for Eire.
Ferguson told the Evening Chronicle: “I cannot really say much about it.
“I am just focusing on my club football at the minute, and whatever happens with internationals is a bonus.
“If I keep doing well for Newcastle, the rest will take care of itself.”
Playing things down is one way of looking at it...
Not sure if they offer much in the way of an update really, mind. Although, they both ignorantly refer to FIFA's article 15 as a "loophole". Annoying and inexplicable.
Ferguson looks set the get some more first-team action in Newcastle's final three games: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/...rdew_1_3355048
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NILE Ranger and Shane Ferguson have been put on standby for Newcastle United’s final three games.
The pair, according to manager Alan Pardew, are that much closer to first-team action after a spate of injuries.
And striker Ranger and defender Ferguson, 19, have been challenged by Pardew to use any opportunity they get in the club’s last three games as a springboard for next season.
It'll be announced on the 17th of May, according to a poster on OWC who read it in the Sunday Life.Quote:
Originally Posted by French Toasht
Starts today V Chelsea
Taken off in the 2nd half due to injury. Didn't see it. Just going through BBC text commentary he seems to have had a good game with Ivanovic picking up a yellow in the 2nd half after hauling down "the speedy Ferguson"
Played very well. Injuryy didn't look too serious and I think Pardew was going to take him off anyway.
Exciting prospect if he was secure his services for ROI.
The NI squad for the upcoming Carling Nations Cup game with us is set to be announced at 10:15 in the morning, but it appears that Ferguson won't feature from what I've been hearing. Apparently, he's concentrating on his club at the minute and will make a decision on his international future at a later stage.
The Guardian gave him Man of the Match for his performance against Chelsea, saying that his pace troubled Ivanovic and that he hinted at an immense future.
Ferguson won't be in the NI panel that is to be announced today. Will know more in about 2 weeks.
What happens in two weeks? :D
Someone under the alias 'DubBhoy' on OWC claiming that "Ferguson is planning on sitting out a few squads and then declaring for ROI in the new year". That anyone on here?
It looks like Shane Ferguson just wants to concentrate on establishing himself at club level. Probably when he comes back from his summer holidays in Liege, Belgium he'll make his international intentions known.
Mark McIntosh (journalist from Lisburn) tweeted this earlier: https://twitter.com/#!/markjmcintosh...98631765073921
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Shane Ferguson blanks NI call-up. 2 weeks of calls and texts ignored. After Daniel Devine, I fear another one bites the dust. #gawa
One for a Daniel Devine thread, but McIntosh also confirmed the Belfast centre back is declaring after underlining Ferguson's actions:
@thegawa Nigel has sent texts and left voicemails in past two weeks but hasn't heard back from him. Poor form. Devine received call-up but informed IFA last week of his intention to play for ROI
"I've left voicemails, text messages and made random calls to Shane (Ferguson) but at no time did we get a reply." Nigel Worthlesston.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13424369.stm
More "cutting edge" eligibility reporting from the Belfast Telegraph, I see.
"Fifa rules include a clause allowing players to change nationality once before they play a senior competitive match if they were born "on the territory of the relevant association".
The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 provided for Northern Ireland-born people to claim either British or Irish nationality."
That really does journalism a disservice - it's patently obvious they simply don't have a clue.
:bulgy:
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Originally Posted by ifk101
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/P...30910-0002.jpg
Hello, hello, baby, you called? I can't hear a thing
I have got no service, in the club, you see, you see
Wha-Wha-What did you say, huh? You're breaking up on me
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy..
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Originally Posted by ifk101
Is he being serious?Quote:
A disappointed Worthington wants further clarification on the eligibility ruling.
"It needs to be more black and white - to put all the indecision to bed once and for all," he said
In fairness I can sympathise. Ferguson could pick up the phone at least and tell him what's going on, even though it seems obvious at this point. I'd feel it was poor form if it was an ROI player ignoring Trap - not that he'd ever call anyone ;).
A disappointed Worthington wants further clarification on the eligibility ruling.Quote:
Originally Posted by cornflakes
"It needs to be more black and white - to put all the indecision to bed once and for all," he said.
Was the CAS ruling published in pink with yellow dots, or something?
My copy is in black and white.
Worthington is inept. The man actually drives me nuts.
You guys have got yourselves a very good player and our manager didn't exactly do much to encourage him to stay.
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Originally Posted by ifk101
Random calls?
Was he calling at different times of the day in the hope that wee Shane would pick up?
The FAI could only aspire to this sort of ineptitude
Calling in the middle of the night and just leaving a no-talking, heavy breathing message...Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
I think Ferguson is the best player you have got off us yet. :(
None of the rest you have taken have really bothered me, but this guy is actually good.
We haven't taken any players from you. They are individuals free to make their own decisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by awec
Anyways Shane Ferguson has yet to commit himself to either team.
Well, however you want to phrase it, if Ferguson changes allegiance he will be the best player to have done so.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101
In fairness its not like that pedantry was needed, awec and NB are hardly Ealing Green or Gather Round.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101
That vision reminds me of that scene in Burn After Reading where Brad Pitt's character tries to blackmail John Malkovich's. Well this is more inept.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
They're all quite good actually. International standard, at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by awec
It wasn't meant to be pedantic. Part of the issue is the perception of NI born players being "poached" by the FAI which is incorrect. Players chose to represent the FAI of their own accord.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
I don't have any issues with either EalingGreen or Gatherround (Not Brazil and awec for that matter as well) posting their opinions although I would generally struggle to read the entirety of EG's posts. :)
They must be paid by the word. Adding "Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement" to every article is probably worth around the price of a packet of fags each time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Don't invest too much faith in Worthington or the IFA. It's entirely likely that Ferguson has told Nigel his intent, and that Nigel doesn't like what he hears. He could be calling Ferguson to try to persuade him against switching. I can think of a few who have had similar treatment.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
"It needs to be more black and white - to put all the indecision to bed once and for all,"
Where is the confusion and indecision, Nigel?
I suspect his head was buried deep in the sand when the CAS announced their decision.
Staggering. I really wouldn't have thought there were so many different ways of getting something so completely wrong, but they keep doing it every time. I suppose that's an achievement of sorts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil