Reading star rules out Irish switch(now says he would consider it)

**Tired&Emotional** · 20/01/2006, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by Pablo

Ireland V England! who'll win! Come on Doyler!

Now that's just being silly, c'mon Pablo

**Schumi** · 20/01/2006, 2:59 PM

I thought Morrison was Jamaican.

**Pablo** · 20/01/2006, 3:05 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

I thought Morrison was Jamaican.

depends on when you asked him. he was english first, then he couldnt remember if he was Jamaican or Irish. he's a confused lads. bless

**NeilMcD** · 20/01/2006, 3:08 PM

Some people fail to realise that it is possible to have dual nationality.

**Pablo** · 20/01/2006, 3:10 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Some people fail to realise that it is possible to have dual nationality.

But clint at one point or another has had one foot irish, one foot jamaican, one arm english and one are scottish!

**Tired&Emotional** · 20/01/2006, 3:10 PM

Originally Posted by Pablo

he's a confused lads. bless

And he isn't the only one...

**Stuttgart88** · 20/01/2006, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

I thought Morrison was Jamaican.

You haven't been writing letters to Brian Kerr have you?

**Schumi** · 20/01/2006, 3:20 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

You haven't been writing letters to Brian Kerr have you?

Well done, there's clearly no distinction between not wanting mercenaries playing for my country and hating anyone with a different skin colour to me.

**Tired&Emotional** · 20/01/2006, 3:29 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

...my country ....

Well it shouldn't come as a great shock but your not the sole owner of the country - there are others who get a say and while i acknowlege your opinion should a) the FIFA rule and b) the "majority rule" concept not take precedence?

I think if this went to a referendum, for example, the majority would accept the FIFA ruling....sure isn't that what brought us "success" with Charlton and consequently raise our expectations to do well on the world stage..

**Schumi** · 20/01/2006, 3:38 PM

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

Well it shouldn't come as a great shock but your [sic] not the sole owner of the country - there are others who get a say

Where did I say that my view is the only important one? I merely stated my view that I'd prefer if mercenaries like Morrison didn't play for Ireland.

**R�iteoir** · 20/01/2006, 3:45 PM

Fair play to Kitson - a refreshing change to hear this kind of thing - Kevin Hunt has the same opinion on declaring for Ireland as Kitson

Morrison is nothing but a mercenery full stop.

**Tired&Emotional** · 20/01/2006, 3:46 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

Where did I say that my view is the only important one? I merely stated my view that I'd prefer if mercenaries like Morrison didn't play for Ireland.

And where did I say your view is not the only important one?
I only asked the question....!!
And I even acknowledged your opinion...

Bottom line: the rule is in the FIFA rulebook, accept it and move on.

**Schumi** · 20/01/2006, 3:48 PM

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

And where did I say your view is not the only important one?

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

there are others who get a say

**ThatGuy** · 20/01/2006, 3:53 PM

Fair play to Kitson, I agree with him 100%.

**Tired&Emotional** · 20/01/2006, 4:02 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

"Important" being the key word.....

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

Bottom line: the rule is in the FIFA rulebook, accept it and move on.

**pete** · 20/01/2006, 4:51 PM

Why do some people assume that saying that Morrison is not irish is having a go at 2G irish here? You should really be more secure in your own irishness than react like that. Besides there is a difference between having irish roots (lets say 5th generation) & qualifying to play for the National team.

**zinedineontour** · 21/01/2006, 1:27 PM

Glad Kitson said what he did .. Least hes honest rather than thinking what he said and still playing for us regardless ... Nobody can fault the likes of clint for effort anyway ..

**Saint Tom** · 21/01/2006, 2:54 PM

I must say I admire Kitsons statement. to play for your country is an honour and motivation in itself. He wouldn't do a job for us if he has no motivation to play.

**lopez** · 21/01/2006, 9:52 PM

What's all this 'FIFA rule' sh*te? FIFA rules state that if a person is entitled to citizenship of a country (Tans, Welsh, Scotland, NI, Puerto Rico, etc. totally different case obvioulsy) then you can play for that country - hence the NI lads. It's not a FIFA rule; it's a national rule. Ireland, until recently, has allowed anyone born there to play for them, even if they were dropped by someone on a extraordinary rendition flight getting refueled at Shannon. Others are more choosy - until it comes to football of course (Cue Germany and Qatar) and they just hand out passports like the clap. If anyone has a problem with the criteria for citizenship, then have a go at the Justice Department, not FIFA.

**Dodge** · 22/01/2006, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by lopez

If anyone has a problem with the criteria for citizenship, then have a go at the Justice Department, not FIFA.

I don't think people mind anybody getting citizenship. Its the active pursuit of players, with the promise of helpoing their career, that I don't like. If Clinton Morrison or Matt Holland had've got their Irish passport at age 15 they'd be treated differently