Potentially eligible players thread

**Olé Olé** · 27/01/2019, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

Connor Wickham, anybody? Would be a useful big man option...

I think his old man was born in the North. And I think he ended up being born in England as his father was employed by the British army. You would think that he might not lean in our direction...

**samhaydenjr** · 27/01/2019, 6:23 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

Connor Wickham, anybody? Would be a useful big man option...

Ah, by the time he even goes through the now-obligatory 6-9 months of "considering his future" and three months of paperwork to facilitate a change, we'll have a dozen options up front

**TrapAPony** · 27/01/2019, 7:16 PM

I doubt anyone really cares about him now but Will Keane is declaring. Jack O'Connell is not eligible.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...land-1.3772362

**Olé Olé** · 27/01/2019, 7:39 PM

Can't warm to the prospect of Will Keane coming on board. Firstly, he has little record to suggest he will add much to our current options. Secondly, he's taken quite a while to come on board.

Also, it's a bit of an indictment on us when you compare the international careers of the twins. When Michael realised he was good enough for England he ditched us. When Will realised he wasn't good enough for England he ditched them.

**tetsujin1979** · 27/01/2019, 7:43 PM

I don't disagree with you, but to be fair to Will Keane, he has missed a lot of his career through injury

**Olé Olé** · 27/01/2019, 9:26 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Ryan Johansson has declared for Ireland according to the Independent: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...-37752002.html

That article isn't very clear on his mother's background. This tweet and responses below clear things up: https://twitter.com/GerKeville/statu...196092417?s=19

So his mother was born in England to her Irish parents before moving back to Ireland and being raised here from 10 onwards. So she's firmly Irish.

A pity for the English FA not realising that he was eligible for them. They would have joined the hunt in light of their recent record.

**Cathalsmart** · 28/01/2019, 4:21 AM

Originally Posted by Olé Olé

That article isn't very clear on his mother's background. This tweet and responses below clear things up: https://twitter.com/GerKeville/statu...196092417?s=19

So his mother was born in England to her Irish parents before moving back to Ireland and being raised here from 10 onwards. So she's firmly Irish.

A pity for the English FA not realising that he was eligible for them. They would have joined the hunt in light of their recent record.

Wouldn’t surprise me if they did get involved, not to get Ryan on Board but just to f*ck with Ireland in general.

**Deckydee** · 28/01/2019, 10:58 AM

In COMPLETE agreement with 'Olé Olé' on this one. I am all for recruiting but this one stinks to me.

I know that their father was born in Dublin and moved to England when he was 3. This guys (both brothers) were being monitored by the FAI for a long time. I myself followed a lot on them and both have (from my knowledge anyway) ZERO interest in playing for Ireland. Michael did play, but once Engerland came in, he was off. Will was apparently the promised one and never really made it. If he got the option to go and join this brother he would.

Again, I am all for recruiting but this one, no thanks. He has been given plenty of opportunities over the years and never once showed any interest

On yer bike Will!

**Diggs246** · 28/01/2019, 11:03 AM

It would be interesting if we play England and he was marked by his twin brother, that would have to be a first? ( twins on opposite international teams)

**Charlie Darwin** · 28/01/2019, 11:09 AM

It's been done with brothers (Jerome and Kevin Boateng) but not twins as far as I know.

**zero** · 28/01/2019, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by liamoo11

They won it's been a good startback for them. Can't understand how no journalist is asking if his paperwork is been processed

Re Crowley, yes that does seem odd. 3 goals and 5 assists this season, still only 21. You'd think one of the bigger Dutch clubs could make a move for him if he continues performing.

**Diggs246** · 28/01/2019, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by zero

Re Crowley, yes that does seem odd. 3 goals and 5 assists this season, still only 21. You'd think one of the bigger Dutch clubs could make a move for him if he continues performing.

We are screaming out for a Wes replacement and we might have one ready to roll,...its madness

**geysir** · 29/01/2019, 7:28 PM

Originally Posted by Olé Olé

That article isn't very clear on his mother's background. This tweet and responses below clear things up: https://twitter.com/GerKeville/statu...196092417?s=19

So his mother was born in England to her Irish parents before moving back to Ireland and being raised here from 10 onwards. So she's firmly Irish.

A pity for the English FA not realising that he was eligible for them. They would have joined the hunt in light of their recent record.

It's possible Ryan's mother might not have applied for British citizenship, therefore Ryan was saved from having to endure the power point presentation from the waistcoated one

**tetsujin1979** · 04/02/2019, 4:45 PM

Armstrong Okoflex training with the Celtic first team today

**Sullivinho** · 04/02/2019, 6:18 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Armstrong Okoflex training with the Celtic first team today

If you were messing about with one of them superhero name generators and it came up with Armstrong Okoflex, you'd be well pleased.

**elatedscum** · 08/02/2019, 2:30 PM

I saw Conor Noss is down in transfermarkt as being a dual citizen of Ireland and Germany. Anyone heard anything about him? Seems to be doing alright for Borrusia Monchengladbach.

https://www.transfermarkt.si/conor-n...spieler/520857