i reckon old firm
Yes
No
What is an 'OF game'Originally Posted by gonzo
Incidentally there's a phone video clip of Eng.'s latest supposed saviour, singing a 'rebel' song during the last OF game, doing the rounds. Perhaps the 'cartoon character' is not as black as he's painted. Nor has he forgotten his Irish roots!
i reckon old firm
WTSPEIG
(well that sounds plausible enough I guess)
But a bit too obscure for me, I am not a member of MENSA!!
That's not fair, I thought the article was very well written.
JT, sorry, S88.
/ends 03-April
London
No domestic League?
Ray Treacy?
What more clues do you want lads?
I was going to add that the reason Nolan wasn't selected for England was because Eriksson, a Swede, couldn't understand Nolan's scouse accent but that John Aldridge had volunteered to interpret for the FAI. I thought that would have given the game away though.
Of course Stuttgart your hoax was excellantly executed but still doesn't excuse Thompson's role
The best part of this wind-up was that it brought us this fantastic bit of logical thinking.
Lee Trundle plays for Swansea... therefore he has access to Welsh women...therefore he has no excuse for not going out with Charlotte Church...do I have to spell everything out?The point is he is British.,.. therefore he has access to the Guardian... therefore he has no excuse for not knowing we have a domestic League.. do I have to spell everything out ?
On April Fool's day I poosted up a joke article on Nolan. This is serious this time. For info...
(oh, by the way, I'd take him. Sod it. We need someone in exactly that role.)
(ESP)-NOLAN KEEPS OPEN MIND ON IRISH QUESTION
2006-07-21 08:04 (New York)
NOLAN KEEPS OPEN MIND ON IRISH QUESTION
By Ian Parkes, PA Sport
Bolton captain Kevin Nolan is refusing to rule out the prospect of one day
playing for the Republic of Ireland.
Nolan was talked about as an England prospect prior to the World Cup in
Germany after an exemplary season in Wanderers' midfield.
The 24-year-old scored 11 goals last term for Bolton, but with Steven Gerrard,
Frank Lampard, Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick ahead of him, Nolan faces a
tough challenge to break into the England squad.
It is why he has already held talks with Republic of Ireland manager Steve
Staunton about pulling on a green jersey.
Nolan, who is eligible for Ireland through the grandparents ruling [S88 adds - I thjought it was parents, no?], concedes
he is willing to sit down with Staunton again to discuss the matter further.
``I have spoken to Steve Staunton a couple of times,'' confirmed Nolan.
``He has been to watch some of our matches, although he was obviously watching
Joey O'Brien as well.
``But it's something we've chatted about, and something we will have to
discuss more in depth, but it's probably a long way off.''
Nolan's first choice would understandably be to play for England, yet even
though his name was continually linked at the back end of last season, there
were no regrets about missing out on the World Cup.
``I can honestly say I did not once wish I was there,'' insisted Nolan.
``I had a brilliant summer with my missus and a few of the lads, so it never
entered my mind.
``I just enjoyed watching the World Cup. It's something you have to enjoy. It
was a fantastic occasion.''
With Sven-Goran Eriksson now gone, and new manager Steve McClaren taking up
the reins on August 1, a fresh outlook may give Nolan an opportunity.
But until it happens, it is not a matter that concerns him, adding: ``It (a
call-up) has not happened yet, so it's not an issue.
``Until it does happen, if it happens, then it will be something to think
about and look forward to.''
Nolan has also dismissed the speculation linking him with a move away from the
Reebok Stadium, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham having all been
mentioned as potential destinations.
``It doesn't bother me,'' Nolan said.
``It only affects me when my mum comes in and says `are you going to
Manchester United?'
``I think she is starting to believe the papers now, so I have to explain that
it's just a way of filling them up.'
this guys fukin makes me sick to my very core.
I was all up for for him but i have had enough at this stage .
who the hell does he think he is the sassnach scum.
HE COULDNT BE ANY MORE OF A LAGER LAGER ,OI OI ,IM A BIT OF A GEEZER ENGISH CHAV...nothing like kilbane or breen
It would be nice to tell him to go and fuk himself but unfortunately we're not in a position to be turning down players.
He's a cracking player..I'd take him in a flash.
You're right totalfootball, and what's worse, I knew it too.
I just saw the story on the newswires and stuck it up impulsively thinking there must have been recent contact. But reading the article again it's not even "new" news. The implication is that Stan spoke to him after Bolton games which would have been months ago. So it's not even news & not even relevant anyway.
just saw this on the U.T.V site but Stuttgart beat me to it, it'd be funny if he never gets a cap.
Nolan would have qualified under the FIFA amnesty.
IF he decided to declare we could ask FIFA to allow him and it may be looked upon favourably. I belieeve they have made exceptions for people who would have qualified under the amnesty but faiiled to apply in time.
An english paper (i think maybe the mail or mirror) had a short column yesterday in the sports section saying that Nolan had held talks with Staunton about the possibilty of playing for ireland. I'd personaly like to see him declare for us.
In the name of God, why?
Work's Bogey
McClaren will pick him for the next England squad.
He's English, good luck to him as an player for England.
There is no such thing as a miracle cure, a free lunch or a humble opinion.
Apparantly McLaren is trying to get Paul Scholes to reconsider international football. If Scholes agrees, that's the end of Nolans Engurland chances. Personally, I'd even put Joey Barton ahead of Nolan for an England place. Nolan is an attacking midfielder. That position is not a priority. England already have Gerrard, Lampard, Joe Cole in this area. The likes of Kieron Dyer and Shaun Wright-Phillips can't even get into the squad, and they're better than Nolan. You also have the emergence of Aaron Lennon, coupled with SWP, will surely push Beckham into a more central role. They do not need Nolan. What they do need is a midfield engine/Defensive player like Barton. Scott Parker is another who can't get near the squad. Nolan hasn't a hope...
Do I think we should take him? Absolutely. Why? Because our midfield is abysmal and 'cos I want to go to Euro 2008 with us there. We need to start qualifying for finals lads. At this stage i'd take Alice Cooper if he could help qualification in any way.....
Another one of these stupid threads. I want Kevin Nolan to make a statement saying..........I WANT TO PLAY FOR IRELAND. then lets try and get him. Stan shouldnt go after him or anything else. All Nolan talks about is if he gets in the England squad then great......and if he doesnt then maybe Ireland.
But the FAI do have a case if he does want to play for us...
I'd rather come bottom with a team of players that wanted to play for us than top the group with a bunch for whom playing for us was a career choice or because they werent considered good enough to play for their own country
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