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Post by QPR Report on Apr 16, 2009 11:59:24 GMT
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Gerry Francis
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Post by dreamr on Apr 16, 2009 14:24:19 GMT
Inneresting article.
There is a theory that British players who declare for Rep. of Ireland have a better career than might have happened otherwise. E.g. Ray Houghton, Ronnie Whelan, Tony Cascarino (no connection with Ireland whatsoever - lied to get into the team). But this was more obviously the case in the days of Jack Charlton. Back then almost the entire team was from Britain. McGrath and one or two others were actually from Ireland. But at least the likes of Rowlands have some hope of getting a game and a different perpective, and dare I say it, even playing in the World or European Cup. That said, I doubt it would have helped Gallen's career. Once he got that injury he was never the same again. Here's hoping Ephraim does declare for the Republic of Ireland. With our current pretty awful midfield he might get a look in.
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 16, 2009 14:29:04 GMT
Remember our Republic of Ireland Center Half, Terry Mancini ?
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Post by eusebio13 on Apr 16, 2009 18:31:04 GMT
The Cascarino story is slightly apocryphal in that he had no blood relationship because his mother told him in 1996 (10 years after his first cap) that she was adopted and therefore not blood relative to this Irish grandfather. However, through the adoption his mother gained the right to Irish citizenship and therefore he was indeed eligible.
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Gerry Francis
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Post by dreamr on Apr 17, 2009 9:03:54 GMT
The Cascarino story is slightly apocryphal in that he had no blood relationship because his mother told him in 1996 (10 years after his first cap) that she was adopted and therefore not blood relative to this Irish grandfather. However, through the adoption his mother gained the right to Irish citizenship and therefore he was indeed eligible. Sorry, my bad. Didn't know that. Am going to look up what 'apocryphal' means too.
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Post by cpr on Apr 17, 2009 9:15:59 GMT
I thought I saw an interview a while back with Cascarino saying he had no qualification to play for Ireland but that sounds entirely plausible to me. Probably seemed a better tale getting away with something rather than having a tenuous link like owning a greyhound.
A mate of mine moons ago chose to play for Ireland and was ridiculed by most of his mates for a lack of ambition. However, he did play for Ireland and would probably have never played for England.
Didn't Gallen emulate TV by playing for England at every level, except full international obviously?
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Gerry Francis
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Post by dreamr on Apr 17, 2009 9:29:20 GMT
The success of the Irish team is usually in direct proportion to the number of our players from England/Scotland.
But at least it's not like the cricket where you can switch countries mid-career.
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Post by eusebio13 on Apr 17, 2009 17:42:25 GMT
The Cascarino story is slightly apocryphal in that he had no blood relationship because his mother told him in 1996 (10 years after his first cap) that she was adopted and therefore not blood relative to this Irish grandfather. However, through the adoption his mother gained the right to Irish citizenship and therefore he was indeed eligible. Sorry, my bad. Didn't know that. Am going to look up what 'apocryphal' means too. Its a great word isn't it....the English language is bloody beautiful ;D
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