The Kevin Nolan saga

**tricky_colour** · 27/02/2006, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Donegalcelt

Nolan spent his MOTD2 interview spaeaking about how much of a dream it would be to play for England, so it's definately time for us to move on

Well I guess it's better than being starved by them

**Roverstillidie** · 28/02/2006, 1:04 AM

Originally Posted by JoeSemi

I take it you were on O' Connell street yesterday judging by that curt reply!

yeah, wanting people to stop begging a player who has repeatedly stated that he has no interest in playing for us turns me into a rioter! not every 2/3ger actually considers themselves irish and the quicker people realise that the easier life will be

I wasnt even in the country on saturday

**gally** · 28/02/2006, 6:55 AM

I was part of Stauntons webchat yesterday, and he stated that he is still pursuing Kevin Nolan to join us, I am more confused now as I thought that the amnesty had passed.

**Irish Pride** · 28/02/2006, 9:31 AM

There seems to be something going around that if you ask FIFA really really nicely you can get a player to switch. If Nolan declares for us then we have to ask FIFA for an exception to the rule change and so we might be able to get him that way. Jouralists, Managers, and former players seem to think we can get him. I'm not so sure. But for the last f*cking time, he doesnt want to play for us, he turned us down twice. he wants to play for England. Best of luck to him but please get over it.

**livehead1** · 28/02/2006, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Pride

There seems to be something going around that if you ask FIFA really really nicely you can get a player to switch. If Nolan declares for us then we have to ask FIFA for an exception to the rule change and so we might be able to get him that way. Jouralists, Managers, and former players seem to think we can get him. I'm not so sure. But for the last f*cking time, he doesnt want to play for us, he turned us down twice. he wants to play for England. Best of luck to him but please get over it.

yeh there seems to be a kinda feeling that Fifa may bend but i think it comes down to the player making a big mistake at a yong age, not realising they were going to get tied up, which is not the case here. Nolan was brought into the england underage setup after allardyce told them two so they wouldn't lose him, he knows the craic, and has spent the following years attempting to gain further recognition from england, don't think fifa would let he change regardless.

**FarBeag** · 02/03/2006, 1:00 AM

He might want to be Irish after yesterday evenings performance.

**ramondo** · 02/03/2006, 2:23 AM

the last thing we need is someone with no pride for the green jersey.

Me arse - it's the results that count.

**Dodge** · 02/03/2006, 2:33 AM

Originally Posted by Roverstillidie

yeah, wanting people to stop begging a player who has repeatedly stated that he has no interest in playing for us

I thought the first poster was being sarcastic tbh...

Originally Posted by ramondo

Me arse - it's the results that count.

**livehead1** · 12/03/2006, 5:48 PM

the nolan debate has been opened up again today with an extended piece in todays times uk on sunday, quotes from nolan saying he has discussed playing for us with staunton, and that he is a great guy and is seriously considering it. there is also an article on skysports which has a few of the quotes, not as much, but he seems to be taking the matter seriously and there could be a distinct possibility that ireland may be making a special appeal for nolan to be allowed to play for us. In the times article, this appeal is discussed by nolan ,and it is likely that he would be given approval to play for us, if, and this is the if, he makes his international allegiance clear

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=370456&CPID=8&clid=&lid=2&title=Nola n+'fed+up'+with+England+talk

**pete** · 12/03/2006, 6:12 PM

Its been said here numerous times - he cannot play for Ireland!!! All this talk of special cases is stupid as FIFA are not going to open the door again for flood of similar cases. Nationality has nothing to do with this. He played U21 for england already! Sunday Times had big article on this again. Does about journalists actually do some research for a change.

The sooner Sven calls him up (media campaign would help as he alwasy listens to them) the better so this can be closed for good.

**Fergie's Son** · 12/03/2006, 8:27 PM

This is probably just part of the media campaign to get Nolan picked for England. He probably is negotiating a new contract so wants all the leverage he can get.

**Donal81** · 13/03/2006, 1:24 AM

Jesus I'm getting sick of this fella. You're probably right Fergie's Son.

He's getting annoyed with Sven so now he's considering Ireland? I wish every sports section of every Irish paper would simply have a masthead saying 'KEVIN NOLAN CANNOT PLAY FOR IRELAND AND DOESN'T REALLY WANT TO ANYWAY SO JUST LEAVE IT.'

**tetsujin1979** · 13/03/2006, 7:16 AM

from today's Indo:
http://www.unison.ie/sportsdesk/stor...=12&si=1579873

KEVIN NOLAN, the Premiership Player of the Month for February, is wanted - by Irish manager Steve Staunton.

The Irish manager is appealing to FIFA about the eligibility of Bolton Wanderers captain Nolan to wear the green jersey.

If FIFA uphold the appeal, the final decision would rest with Nolan, who is eligible for Ireland through the grandparents' rule.

Nolan's teammate at Bolton, Joey O'Brien, admitted yesterday the two players had talked about it and he was still mulling over such a move.

"We have been talking about it," said O‘Brien. "I've seen an article in one of the papers over here about it.

"It's an ongoing thing and Steve (Staunton) has definitely talked to him. We had a chat about it and he hasn't made a decision yet about whether he wants to declare for Ireland.

"He would definitely be a good addition to the squad. He's a proven Premiership player now, having been around for a number of years, but he is only 23."

Nolan's chances of playing for England at this summer's World Cup appear slim after he was left out Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad for the friendly with Uruguay, while Staunton is keen to draft in Nolan in time for 2008 Euro Championship qualifiers.

**Cosmo** · 13/03/2006, 7:37 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

from today's Indo:
http://www.unison.ie/sportsdesk/stor...=12&si=1579873

KEVIN NOLAN, the Premiership Player of the Month for February, is wanted - by Irish manager Steve Staunton.

The Irish manager is appealing to FIFA about the eligibility of Bolton Wanderers captain Nolan to wear the green jersey.

If FIFA uphold the appeal, the final decision would rest with Nolan, who is eligible for Ireland through the grandparents' rule.

Nolan's teammate at Bolton, Joey O'Brien, admitted yesterday the two players had talked about it and he was still mulling over such a move.

"We have been talking about it," said O‘Brien. "I've seen an article in one of the papers over here about it.

"It's an ongoing thing and Steve (Staunton) has definitely talked to him. We had a chat about it and he hasn't made a decision yet about whether he wants to declare for Ireland.

"He would definitely be a good addition to the squad. He's a proven Premiership player now, having been around for a number of years, but he is only 23."

Nolan's chances of playing for England at this summer's World Cup appear slim after he was left out Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad for the friendly with Uruguay, while Staunton is keen to draft in Nolan in time for 2008 Euro Championship qualifiers.

According to this mornings mirror, if Nolan declares for Ireland, the FAI are hopeful that FIFA will let him play for us! Btw it stressed that he has to declare for Ireland before we know for definite either way.

Nolan should be told to f**k off

**gspain** · 13/03/2006, 8:01 AM

My understanding now is that he could play for us. The FIFA amnesty did expire but he did not play a competitive game for the England U21s. He did play for the U18s.

I still think it likely that he will be picked for England.

**FarBeag** · 13/03/2006, 8:12 AM

This is got to be the biggest abuse of the mercenary scenario ever. How can Staunton even consider approaching this pleb again.I really hope he is called into the squad he really wants to play for �Ingurland� gets one game and is never picked again.

**Plastic Paddy** · 13/03/2006, 8:22 AM

Not sure I feel quite so bitter towards Nolan in this regard but it's clear that his loyalties lie with England and so I'd hope we don't pursue this line any further.

For this reason I'd rather have eleven Kevin Kilbanes in the Irish team than one Kevin Nolan.

PP

**noby** · 13/03/2006, 9:01 AM

totalfootball, the Irish/Nolan appeal, if there is one, would be base don the fact that other players have successfully appealed under similair circumstances. Tim Cahill being one example.

Anyway, as soon as they give Allardyce the England job, Nolan will be straight into the team.

**livehead1** · 13/03/2006, 11:07 AM

i hate the fact that he only wants to play for us as he can't get in the england squad, somewhat unfairly i believe. The only small bit of consolation is that he is a terrific player, captain of a top premiership side and 10 goals from midfield this season. We have been crying out for someone to shift the goalscoring burden from the 2 strikers. If he had put his lot in with us all them years ago when called up for the under 21's then im sure most people would be delighted to see him playing for us, its just somewhat depressing now that we seem to be relying on players like nolan. However, if he does declare, and is allowed to play for us, then i will be 100% behind him, the national side is bigger than one player, regardless of how they came to get in the side, once they are there, they need support.

**TheJamaicanP.M.** · 13/03/2006, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by livehead1

However, if he does declare, and is allowed to play for us, then i will be 100% behind him, the national side is bigger than one player, regardless of how they came to get in the side, once they are there, they need support.

I agree fully with your post livehead.