Lee Trundle rejects North

**pineapple stu** · 27/01/2004, 9:46 PM

Lawrie Sanchez is already looking for new players, but Lee Trundle has come out saying that he's got his heart set on playing for the Republic, cos of his dad being from Inchicore. Brian Kerr was in the papers saying that there were a few players ahead of him at the moment due to Division Three being a lower standard than the eL Premier.

**IrelandUnited** · 27/01/2004, 9:56 PM

Originally posted by pineapple stu
Lawrie Sanchez is already looking for new players, but Lee Trundle has come out saying that he's got his heart set on playing for the Republic, cos of his dad being from Inchicore. Brian Kerr was in the papers saying that there were a few players ahead of him at the moment due to Division Three being a lower standard than the eL Premier.

Well who can blame the lad? Stuck in div 3 and with NI. His only chance of a run in the shop window is with the ROI. reality is that NI no longer serve that purpose for lads and consequently if they can get out of it they will.

**gspain** · 28/01/2004, 7:54 AM

Scored a great goal v first division Preston last weekend.

Think Lee O'Trundle is worth a look actually.

With Gary Doherty at the back we don't have alot of options up front - maybe one of the O'Flynn's.

**Duncan Gardner** · 28/01/2004, 7:55 AM

Is Lee Trundle is eligible to play for Northern Ireland? I suppose if his Irish grandparent was born before partitiion he might be.

Still, if he's not interested that's no problem.

Without exaggerating the standard atop English Division 3, I would have it some way ahead of the LoI. Fitness from full-time training is crucial.

**Macy** · 28/01/2004, 8:06 AM

Originally posted by Duncan Gardner
Is Lee Trundle is eligible to play for Northern Ireland? I suppose if his Irish grandparent was born before partitiion he might be.

Doesn't have to be born pre-partition, only before we were Declared a Republic in 1948. The free state was part of the commonwealth, and those born pre-48 are entitled to British Passports and Citizenship. Not unrealistic that his parents were born before that?

**drummerboy** · 28/01/2004, 8:36 AM

Originally posted by Duncan Gardner
Is Lee Trundle is eligible to play for Northern Ireland? I suppose if his Irish grandparent was born before partitiion he might be.

Still, if he's not interested that's no problem.

Without exaggerating the standard atop English Division 3, I would have it some way ahead of the LoI. Fitness from full-time training is crucial.

I think his father was actually born in Dubllin

**Macy** · 28/01/2004, 8:45 AM

Originally posted by drummerboy
I think his father was actually born in Dubllin

We know that, see first post - it's how he qualifies for Norn Iron that is at question....

**Bowsy** · 28/01/2004, 8:51 AM

Grandad is from Inchicore. As Eligible as Clinton. Bad state of affairs when were looking to a 27 year old 3rd Division player. Unless he proves himself at a lot higher level we shouldn't even think about putting him near our national team.

**Macy** · 28/01/2004, 9:07 AM

Isn't it more that he's the one doing the looking? Issuing come and get me pleas etc...

**patsh** · 28/01/2004, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by pineapple stu
Brian Kerr was in the papers saying that there were a few players ahead of him at the moment due to Division Three being a lower standard than the eL Premier.

Did Kerr actually say that about the eL premier and the 3rd division?
Are there possible callups for Jason Byrne and John O'Flynn so?
Does it mean Crowe will get another chance?

**drummerboy** · 28/01/2004, 10:00 AM

Does anyone know what happened Ronnie O'Brien. The last I heard of him he was with Dundee United.

**Bowsy** · 28/01/2004, 10:01 AM

The lad is 27. What has he been doing for the previous 7 or 8 odd years of his career? Has he scored an FA cup goal against any team better than Preston NE? If the waste of space that is David Connolly played in the 3rd Division he'd be banging in 40 a season.

**Bowsy** · 28/01/2004, 10:04 AM

Ronnie plays for Dallas Burn in MLS.

**Macy** · 28/01/2004, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Guerzy
Connolly never was a waste of space. Next thing youll be saying Henry is only an average player.

So what you're saying is that Connolly has always performed for Ireland and has matched his club form?

**Bowsy** · 28/01/2004, 10:27 AM

Lee Trundle is great and comparing Thierry Henry to the Angry Ant. I hope there is at least a hint of Irony in these comments.

**the 12 th man** · 28/01/2004, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Guerzy
Now your just looking for a debate. People forget what Connolly was. When he first started playing for Ireland he was what Robbie Keane is now. So give him a break.

put your tin hat on my friend cos i think you are going to need it.get ready to get hurled out of it

**Macy** · 28/01/2004, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by Guerzy
Now your just looking for a debate. People forget what Connolly was. When he first started playing for Ireland he was what Robbie Keane is now. So give him a break.

LOL, and you're accusing me of looking a debate...

**Bowsy** · 28/01/2004, 10:52 AM

Somebody looking for a debate on a football forum. Well i never!

**Bowsy** · 28/01/2004, 10:56 AM

Not questioning Connolly's ability but he has very very rarely performed for us. It's at a stage where you expect him to miss when through on goal.

**4tothefloor** · 28/01/2004, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by davros
He(Connolly),like Lee Trundle,is unlikely alas,to match up to his potential........on an international stage......both seem too lightweight......Robbie K.has more ability/agility,so has been able to do the biz.on an international stage,to date...

Lee Trundle lightweight?! You must have the wrong man i'm afraid, cos lightweight he aint! Hate to say this but in terms of technical ability, finishing and dead ball situations, Trundle would **** all over anyone in the EL. Regarding Jason Byrne for Ireland, for the love.......! Trundle will be playing first division football or above in the not too distant future. He's quality.

I also agree Connolly is still a good player, he's doing the business for West Ham after all. He's never going to be a top international player, but isn't a bad squad player to have. We should give Trundle a go simply because we've nothing to lose with him.