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    Post Cork star disillusioned with international scene

    Cork star disillusioned with international scene


    Cork City striker John O’Flynn has expressed his disappointment with the international situation whereby home-based players are routinely overlooked for consideration for the Irish side.

    O’Flynn has been one of the top strikers in the eircom League since returning to Cork from Peterborough three years ago, and has also operated with acclaim at under-21 international level.


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    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    He is right and he is only saying what we have been for years,Has any other player ever came out and said anything like that before

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    Most of them were probably afraid it(i.e speaking out about the situation of EL players and international call ups) would make doubly sure that they would not get picked !

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    I was thinking the same myself CTID,Fair play to O'Flynn for doing it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anto McC
    I was thinking the same myself CTID,Fair play to O'Flynn for doing it
    I agree 100% with you.

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    Toally agreed. He must have big chojones!
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    Someone needed to say this for a while and it needed to be one of the top players in the league..well done Flynny!

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    Fair play for your honesty Johno.

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    Quote Originally Posted by A face
    Cork star disillusioned with international scene


    Cork City striker John O’Flynn has expressed his disappointment with the international situation whereby home-based players are routinely overlooked for consideration for the Irish side.

    O’Flynn has been one of the top strikers in the eircom League since returning to Cork from Peterborough three years ago, and has also operated with acclaim at under-21 international level.


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    He has every right to speak out and I hope the likes of Hoolahan follow suit.

    Good on ya John!

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    Quote Originally Posted by junkie
    He has every right to speak out and I hope the likes of Hoolahan follow suit.

    Good on ya John!
    I think Hoolahan has more of a right to speak out to be honest ... injustice done to him is unreal. Matt Holland picked over him ... what is going on there like ??
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Sure wasn't it Kilbane on the left for the last game? lol
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    Fair play but i don't think Johno himself is back up to that standard yet.
    Two years ago definately and maybe he can get back to that form next season.
    True nonetheless.
    City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.

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    Couldn't he just get his family to pay for his place a la his trials in England???
    Sitting pretty!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by A face
    I think Hoolahan has more of a right to speak out to be honest ... injustice done to him is unreal. Matt Holland picked over him ... what is going on there like ??
    I couldn't agree more. No doubt that O'Flynn deserves a chance but Weso would definitely make the grade. Shels vs Deportivo last year.... he was the best player on the pitch. I watch this guy week in week out and IMO he's a cut above any player in this league. With the likes of Kilbane and Doherty being played regularly it's sickening that Wes is being shunned out simply because he's plays in the eL..... how must Wes feel himself!

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    I'd say Hoolahan is the type of player that would do better in less physical but more skillful league or quality of football.
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    Quote Originally Posted by junkie
    I couldn't agree more. No doubt that O'Flynn deserves a chance but Weso would definitely make the grade. Shels vs Deportivo last year.... he was the best player on the pitch. I watch this guy week in week out and IMO he's a cut above any player in this league. With the likes of Kilbane and Doherty being played regularly it's sickening that Wes is being shunned out simply because he's plays in the eL..... how must Wes feel himself!
    Worth remembering Deportivo made a substitution solely to man-mark and try to contain our very own wing-wizard!
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    Houlihan is the number one worthy choice for a callup alright imo.
    Wasn't the dwarf leaving him on the bench at the start of the season though?
    City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.

    O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"

    G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Risteard
    Wasn't the dwarf leaving him on the bench at the start of the season though?
    Hes too good for Shels hoofball, would do well at City if we could find a place for him.
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    For those that think he done the right thing speaking out now, answer me this. Who was his comment directed towards? We have no international manager! All very well and good to have a go but at somebody who doesn't exist? While I agree with the sentiment of his statement, it would carry a little more weight if there was actually somebody there to hear it!

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    Noticed that alright. To be honest, its probably the only time he can say it + if anyone is going to be listening its going to be Don Givens who will probably be promoted to caretaker senior manager and who has capped Crowe and had Baker in the full squad before + O'Flynn performed really well under him at u21 level
    As I say, we're just young & a bit nieve.

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