Dr. Feelgood Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Had I been half decent at football, perhaps I could have put my name forward, and bollocks to any genuine nationals of that nation. When Jason McAteer was selected by Jack Charlton to play for the Republic of Ireland it was by virtue of having a Northern Irish grandfather. He was similar Links with Wales & I'm sure there was some Scotchish thing too. He was, of course English, having been born to English parents in Birkenhead. The day he joined up with Charton's squad was the first time he'd stepped foot on the island of Ireland. Even that was closer than Cascarino's shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 hour ago, London Wanderer said: 👋 Most of the squad are that young, not sure they'd be able to grow one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 23, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Steejay said: Hopefully Hartson will go home with the Welsh when they get knocked out. I'd imagine he'd like it out there. Like the Qataris, he likes kicking Jews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) Croatia look like a team very much on the wane Edited November 23, 2022 by jmjhb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Trotter Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I'm aware of her status. Interestingly, she adopted the nationality of the nation she was raised in. As did sterling. Cash on the other hand hasn't changed his nationality, and has taken (understandably) an opportunity to play at the world cup by virtue of spurious sporting rules. Certainly not chosen to stick with the plot of land his grandfather came to, but the one he left. Don't blame him, if he can get a game, go for it, but it makes a mockery of nationality. How far do you go back- I've got Welsh, Irish and Scottish ancestry not so far back, in grandparents and great grandparents. Had I been half decent at football, perhaps I could have put my name forward, and bollocks to any genuine nationals of that nation. The nationality rules have been silly for ages, I'm thinking of Ireland's World Cup squad of Englishmen with grandmothers in Cork. I don't blame Cash at all. I do wonder, if his Polish grandfather was on his dad's side (and therefore a born and raised English lad with a surname like Kaczszynski rather than Cash), if it would 'come across' differently. I ponder this as my surname is definitely NOT English, but I'm Bolton through and through... and I'd definitely be eligible to play for Ukraine. If I was good enough, I'd pick England and enjoy hearing journalists struggle with the six-consonant start to my surname. If, like Matty Cash, there were many better English players ahead of me, I'd have no problem picking my second option as I do have a strong affinity with both nations... I would just have to brush up on the language a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Steejay said: Hopefully Hartson will go home with the Welsh when they get knocked out. he's so so bad danny murphy terrible to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, TM Trotter said: The nationality rules have been silly for ages, I'm thinking of Ireland's World Cup squad of Englishmen with grandmothers in Cork. I don't blame Cash at all. I do wonder, if his Polish grandfather was on his dad's side (and therefore a born and raised English lad with a surname like Kaczszynski rather than Cash), if it would 'come across' differently. I ponder this as my surname is definitely NOT English, but I'm Bolton through and through... and I'd definitely be eligible to play for Ukraine. If I was good enough, I'd pick England and enjoy hearing journalists struggle with the six-consonant start to my surname. If, like Matty Cash, there were many better English players ahead of me, I'd have no problem picking my second option as I do have a strong affinity with both nations... I would just have to brush up on the language a bit more! Great post Good to see you have strong feelings about both your home town and historical roots 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, L/H White said: he's so so bad danny murphy terrible to Danny Murhpy's little tick is to say, 'As we were talking about earlier...' dreadful in its meaningless. Not quite as bad as Morrisons, 'Nah, nah..I'm just joking...' We know Clinton, we know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 How many fouls is Luca Modric going to be allowed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Big fan of Hartson mentioning turn-of-the-century Moroccan players A bit disappointed he didn't mention Hassan Kachloul and Youssef Safri though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 This has been the kind of game that people forget Italia 90 and Euro 96 were full of when they recall them being the best tournaments of all time 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, jmjhb said: Big fan of Hartson mentioning turn-of-the-century Moroccan players A bit disappointed he didn't mention Hassan Kachloul and Youssef Safri though Or Bolty58 turning on his country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.cramp Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I read that Budweiser are to sue fifa for breach of contract and now have 75 million dollars of bud which they will give to the country of the winners of the world cup. Seems a tad generous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 35 minutes ago, W.cramp said: I read that Budweiser are to sue fifa for breach of contract and now have 75 million dollars of bud which they will give to the country of the winners of the world cup. Seems a tad generous Germany also considering legal action over the armband thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 23, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 Just now, DirtySanchez said: Germany also considering legal action over the armband thing Denmark also unhappy. All very unedifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Denmark also unhappy. All very unedifying. FIFA deserve all the shit that's coming their way. They fully deserve it. The only unedifying thing is that the World Cup being played there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted November 23, 2022 Moderators Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, jmjhb said: Croatia look like a team very much on the wane I know they got to the last final at our expense, but ever since France 98 they always seem to be a team with some decent aging players and the rest you've never heard of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobbypond Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 At least we dont have to be subjected to the German manager's scratch and sniff routine at this world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted November 23, 2022 Moderators Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, TM Trotter said: The nationality rules have been silly for ages, I'm thinking of Ireland's World Cup squad of Englishmen with grandmothers in Cork. I don't blame Cash at all. I do wonder, if his Polish grandfather was on his dad's side (and therefore a born and raised English lad with a surname like Kaczszynski rather than Cash), if it would 'come across' differently. I ponder this as my surname is definitely NOT English, but I'm Bolton through and through... and I'd definitely be eligible to play for Ukraine. If I was good enough, I'd pick England and enjoy hearing journalists struggle with the six-consonant start to my surname. If, like Matty Cash, there were many better English players ahead of me, I'd have no problem picking my second option as I do have a strong affinity with both nations... I would just have to brush up on the language a bit more! Mattępstwa Cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 tf is the Japanese keeper doin 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane57 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 39 minutes ago, lobbypond said: At least we dont have to be subjected to the German manager's scratch and sniff routine at this world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Musiala almost scored a wonder goal, terrible finish after a mazy run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Unreal talent this Musiala, best player in German league this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 how old is muller now? seems to have been around forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 23, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, L/H White said: how old is muller now? seems to have been around forever Think I read that this is his 9th World Cup finals. at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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