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cheers. I did a few google searches and he seems to be scoring a few goals. Your pretty clued up so I thought I'd check with you in case you have heard he's our next Roy Keane!!! My uncle was telling me about him last weekend. Quite close from where my old man is from. Fingers crossed he can make it over here.Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Irish Times
O'Hara set for a callup...
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...265037837.html
.......There is unlikely to be much rancour, on the other hand, in the event that O’Hara and a couple of the other England-born players, who are eligible to play for the Republic, confirm – as Trapattoni suggested some will – their intention to make themselves available to the Italian for selection this side of the summer.
The Tottenham midfielder, currently on loan to Portsmouth, was not identified by name, but, Trapattoni said: “We have another two or three (new players). Sometimes when we talk and the story goes into the newspapers, other teams call and play them so we don’t want to say names.
“But they are on standby. They are very good players. There is one in particular. Left-footed though he doesn’t always play on the left. I cannot say the name. But we need to prepare the documentation before they come with us.”
O’Hara, capped seven times at under-21 level by England but eligible for both the Republic and Northern Ireland since last year’s Fifa rule changes, appears to fit the bill for the left-footed player, while Newcastle’s Kevin Nolan and Gary Cahill are amongst the most prominent of the other players entitled to switch their allegiance.
Hearld
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/br...r-2073917.html
..........Once we get to August and the opening fixtures in the Euro 2012 campaign, it would be very difficult to bring either of them back -- especially if Trapattoni has managed to sign up Jamie O'Hara in the meantime.
I notice an unnamed Irish player has spoken out about the latest batch of potential recruits who might be available under the new FIFA rules, but I find that very odd indeed. Apparently, the problem is the fact that they turned out for England when they were teenagers and, on the face of it, I can see why that might bother some.
But not every kid in England with Irish heritage is brought up in an environment that encourages loyalty to the country of his parents or grandparents.
Personally, I think Trapattoni should be out there looking for new blood. He should be down at Fratton Park chatting with O'Hara, or at any of the other grounds around England where he might bump into someone with the right qualifications.
That's his job and we need only recall when Jack Charlton arrived in Oxford with John Aldridge in his sights and left with a bonus -- Ray Houghton.
Independent
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-2074813.html
............IRELAND'S player pool is set to be boosted on the double with Jamie O'Hara to commit to the cause and talented Everton defender Shane Duffy rocking Northern Ireland by performing an about-turn on his international intentions.
Spurs midfielder O'Hara, currently on loan with Portsmouth, is ready to capitalise on a change in FIFA eligibility rules which allow an individual who has lined out for one country at U-21 level to switch his allegiances and play for another at senior level.
Irish-qualified O'Hara represented England in the European U-21 Championships but is understood to be interested in pulling on the green jersey.
Giovanni Trapattoni refused to mention him by name yesterday, but admitted there was someone on the way -- once the relevant papers are processed -- who is a left-footed player, although not necessarily a left-winger.
When the name of O'Hara -- who fits the description -- was put directly to the Irish boss he smiled and made a quip about not knowing who that was.
"There are others we can wait until next month for," he said. "They play in England, and their father or grandfather is Irish. They can play with us. There is one. We need to prepare the documentation.
"I do not wish to say who the players are because it can then end up in the media and there is pressure. There is one who is particularly interested. He is the left-sided player."
Last edited by Deckydee; 23/02/2010 at 6:52 AM.
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I see Naughton is in the England U21 squad again
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8529197.stm
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[QUOTE=Deckydee;1324479]Irish Times
O'Hara set for a callup...
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...265037837.html
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This is great news. Delighted. We're going to have quite a formidible team going into the qualifiers!
Can anybody please clarify whether or not Nolan is indeed eligible to play for Ireland. I was reading on here not so long ago that he was a generation out in terms of eligbility.
P.S. any updates on Barry Maguire? A Dutch friend of mine was telling me that he's miles away from the Dutch squads at this moment in time.
[QUOTE=Scooby Doo;1324603]Nolan is eligible. Apparently he has to get his passport in order...............
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist thinks it will change; the realist adjusts the sails.
[QUOTE=Scooby Doo;1324603]True about Barry Maguire. He has been an unused sub for FC Utrecht for a while now...although he got a 10 minute run out at the weekend.
As for Kevin Nolan, the same situation applies for him as it did with an ex-Irish player by the name of Michael Robinson. Apparently he does not qualify for Ireland under the parentage rule as his links to Ireland are only through a great-grandparent. However Nolan will become eligible if his grandfather belatedly adopts Irish nationality.
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Ya true was aware of that, but was more so making the point that he is actively involved in the English set up and this looks likely to continue. Not like that hes an ex under age player unlikely to be involved at international level with them again.
The prospect of Nolan signing up for us doesnt rest easy with me, O'Hara fine but not Nolan not after so many overtures in the past. Maybe im a hyprocrite but...
Don't worry about Nolan. I have it on good authority that the Dutch are on the verge of calling him up to partner Dirk Kuyt in attack.
brilliant!
I feel exactly the same. I would be very excited at the prospect of O Hara but the fact that Nolan turned us down so often in the past would completely put me off him
Its really not that complicated!!!
not only that, but the fact that, as Trapapony says, Nolan onlyqualifies through a GREAT-grandparent. Sure why not go looking for Frank Quedrue again while we're at it!
For what it's worth, this whole issue is about to be discussed in a few minutes on TV3's champions league program.
Tony Cascarino and Martin Keown debating this now on TV3
Keown mentioned that he played for England because his Dad didn't want them to move to England and take advantage of what was offered there, and then not give something back. Might not have that word for word.
Said he saw Cunningham play as a striker, and mentioned his parents by name.
Really hope they make this available online later, it's well worth seeing.
Worth seeing, despite being somewhat poorly researched.
Interesting what Cascarino said about the reason France can't keep its top players.
I would be very surprised to see Nolan called up to the Ireland squad. I don't want him there personally. He's English, he sees himself as English and never had a desire to represent Ireland until it was pretty clear that he had no hope getting into the England Squad.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6420535.stmHi Kevin. What is the situation regarding your declaration for Ireland/England? Have you come to any conclusion on the matter?
Matt Tighe, Ireland
I want to play for England. It is something I have always dreamt of doing and hopefully that ambition will happen soon.
I wouldn't like to see Nolan playing for us. He has had the chance before on a few occasions and turned it down. He was actually named in a youth team to play England in Dalymount and back out at the last minute when Brian Kerr was manager. Despite all this he is just an average championship player and we have players playing in the premiership who can't get in the squad. So we don't need him.
Always look on the bright side of life
O'Hara looking good.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...n-2074812.html
...........Trapattoni's midfield options are set to be further bolstered when the paperwork allowing Spurs' former England U-21 international Jamie O'Hara to convert to the Irish cause is completed.
O'Hara, on-loan at Portsmouth, was not named by Trapattoni, but he said that the arrival of a left-footed midfield player under the new FIFA eligibility rules was imminent and it's understood that the 23-year-old is that man.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist thinks it will change; the realist adjusts the sails.
"Midfield options".....I actually feel giddy just contemplating such an idea!
Has O'Hara said anything on this matter yet? It's really excellent news anyway.
No, I dont think it will happen until it is offically announced
One thing is for sure though...its going to be weird!
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/wM1EC...mie+O'hara
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/lv5T3...mie+O'hara
Last edited by Deckydee; 24/02/2010 at 11:02 AM.
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