Jamie O'Hara

**TrapAPony** · 24/02/2010, 12:50 PM

How's it going to be weird? All his family are from Wicklow.

**SkStu** · 24/02/2010, 1:51 PM

its great news. Ive seen alot of him this season and hes going to be a great addition to our team.

Not keen on Nolan.

**Deckydee** · 24/02/2010, 2:01 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

How's it going to be weird? All his family are from Wicklow.

Hi Trap,

What I mean is that he has already played for England. Me wonders what his offical statement is going to be.

Also, what do you mean by 'all' ? Are both his parents from Ireland? Im sorry, I honestly dont know

Someone said on the YBIG forum that his uncle played for the Republic. Can someone shed some light on this please?

**Deckydee** · 24/02/2010, 2:02 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

its great news. Ive seen alot of him this season and hes going to be a great addition to our team.

Not keen on Nolan.

Dont worry, Nolan is not coming.

**greendeiseboy** · 24/02/2010, 7:45 PM

Our Jamie in the wars at Pompey.....at least he came out best. Didn't know his lack sorry fiancee was Danielle Llyod.....lucky boy

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...und-melee.html

**Gnobe** · 25/02/2010, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Deckydee

Hi Trap,

What I mean is that he has already played for England. Me wonders what his offical statement is going to be.

Also, what do you mean by 'all' ? Are both his parents from Ireland? Im sorry, I honestly dont know

Someone said on the YBIG forum that his uncle played for the Republic. Can someone shed some light on this please?

I thought his dad was from Magherafelt? And is Grandad was from the republic somewhere? No?

**dr_peepee** · 25/02/2010, 1:12 PM

Originally Posted by greendeiseboy

Our Jamie in the wars at Pompey.....at least he came out best.

Aargh!! He's part of the Warrior Nation now!!..

**tetsujin1979** · 25/02/2010, 2:26 PM

that's a one warrior nation doc!

**samhaydenjr** · 02/03/2010, 3:40 AM

Originally Posted by greendeiseboy

Our Jamie in the wars at Pompey.....at least he came out best. Didn't know his lack sorry fiancee was Danielle Llyod.....lucky boy

l

That stupid, racist, cheating (in competition and relationships) village bicycle - Don't allow him in until he loses that baggage

**Deckydee** · 02/03/2010, 8:26 AM

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...n-2085196.html

.............."Everyone wants to play at the best level possible," adds Wilson, who hinted that Pompey team-mate Jamie O'Hara will join him in the Irish fold after discussions with FAI representatives.

**elmo** · 04/03/2010, 11:01 PM

OHara would be strong in midfield

**Razors left peg** · 06/03/2010, 11:11 AM

Just watched an interview with O Hara on Soccer Saturday on Sky. Said hes honoured to be linked with us but is going to wait until after the World Cup to make a decision because alot of the England players are in the later part of their career and he would like to think hes good enough to be considered as part of the new generation. Said he definately wants to play international football and because he has already played for England that would be his first preference.
First time Ive heard him interviewed and comes across as a decent fella

**irishultra** · 06/03/2010, 11:34 AM

lol so here a lad who definetly won't be called up is still waiting to play for england...like fair play to him for being straight about it but thats a joke really.

**Scooby Doo** · 06/03/2010, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Just watched an interview with O Hara on Soccer Saturday on Sky. Said hes honoured to be linked with us but is going to wait until after the World Cup to make a decision because alot of the England players are in the later part of their career and he would like to think hes good enough to be considered as part of the new generation. Said he definately wants to play international football and because he has already played for England that would be his first preference.
First time Ive heard him interviewed and comes across as a decent fella

Disappointing but at least he's being straight. Seems to be saying the right things in order to keep his options open (according to what Razor has said). Bit surprising given the general concensus in the Irish media that he was most likely going to join us.

**irishultra** · 06/03/2010, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

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.

ye keowns father would be like my dad. he makes a good point too.

**Razors left peg** · 06/03/2010, 11:51 AM

To be honest I have no problems with O Haras attitude towards it.He was raised in England and e has played up to under 21s for England so I dont see a problem with his first choice being getting senior caps with them. He is also playing extemely well at the moment so it is not beyond the realms of possiblity that he could get a call up for them in the future. But he was respectful about the possiblity of playing for us and I would personally welcome him aboard. I know there are some lads that wont want that but that debate has been done to death so many times already on here so Im not gonna get into it again.
One other thought I had is that if he is not involved in the end of season friendlies and training camp I would wonder about whether Trap would call him up for the next campaign anyway. We all seen how loyal he was to players that were in his original training squad when he took over and how hard it was for players that werent there to break into the squad afterwards

**Scooby Doo** · 06/03/2010, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

To be honest I have no problems with O Haras attitude towards it.He was raised in England and e has played up to under 21s for England so I dont see a problem with his first choice being getting senior caps with them. He is also playing extemely well at the moment so it is not beyond the realms of possiblity that he could get a call up for them in the future. But he was respectful about the possiblity of playing for us and I would personally welcome him aboard. I know there are some lads that wont want that but that debate has been done to death so many times already on here so Im not gonna get into it again.
One other thought I had is that if he is not involved in the end of season friendlies and training camp I would wonder about whether Trap would call him up for the next campaign anyway. We all seen how loyal he was to players that were in his original training squad when he took over and how hard it was for players that werent there to break into the squad afterwards

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/frattonl...-to.6128900.jp
Just found this. Clarifies his position a little bit more. Again, he's said all the right things. Slightly different sounds from what came out of Trap's press-conference last week. I would also welcome him and appreciate his honesty.

**Sproston Green** · 06/03/2010, 12:15 PM

Saw the interview earlier, and OK he was fairly honest about his intentions - he likes to think he could be part of the "next generation" of English players after the WC, but wants to play international football. So, we are his second choice - are we ok with this half-arsed type of commitment?

Quite amusing how he kept stalling when referring to "my country".

I think he should now be ruled out, unless you're 100%, you don't deserve the jersey

**Razors left peg** · 06/03/2010, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sproston Green

Saw the interview earlier, and OK he was fairly honest about his intentions - he likes to think he could be part of the "next generation" of English players after the WC, but wants to play international football. So, we are his second choice - are we ok with this half-arsed type of commitment?

Quite amusing how he kept stalling when referring to "my country".

I think he should now be ruled out, unless you're 100%, you don't deserve the jersey

You dont think Andy Towsend grew up wanting to play for England? But yet went onto be a great captain for us with no one doubting his commitment

**Sproston Green** · 06/03/2010, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

You dont think Andy Towsend grew up wanting to play for England? But yet went onto be a great captain for us with no one doubting his commitment

I guess I just speak from my own experience - born in UK, have never supported England. I would just like all non-Irish born players to have that commitment - like Kev Kilbane