Players eligible for Ireland

lassassinblanc wrote:

https://twitter.com/chrisbowerbank/status/1367086193939271683

Supposedly Nathan Redmond is on a list of players looking to switch to Jamaica, If true Why we aren't busting a gut to get him to declare for us is beyond me

Jamaicans would probably ask the same thing if he declared for us. People falling over themselves because of stuff his mother said on Twitter once and deciding that he's Irish or proud of his Irish roots.

I don't know why it still surprises people that not every English outcast creams themselves over the possibility of representing us when in Bamford, Redmond, Noble, O'Hara and Kitson to name a few, there are plenty of examples of players who just couldn't be arsed one way or other.

In theory, Anthony Pilkington could've been a great player for us. He wasn't. What makes people assume all of these lads will have the motivation to put forth the same work rate they do at club level anyway?

Especially in this era of Intl football taking a backseat in terms of importance to club football, even with players who play for their own born and bred country.

If Redmond did declare for us, I'd bet anything he would make about as much impact, maybe slightly more, as Pilkington.

lassassinblanc wrote:

https://twitter.com/chrisbowerbank/status/1367086193939271683

Supposedly Nathan Redmond is on a list of players looking to switch to Jamaica, If true Why we aren't busting a gut to get him to declare for us is beyond me

My initial reaction is that the guy speaking is probably about as trustworthy as an FAI official. That said, they’ve definitely put in the work getting these lads passports, and gettin Antonio aboard is a good move. A couple more of those are also planning on playing, but getting Aarons and holgate would be remarkable. Both very good promising players on the fringes of the England squad.

I’ve never figured out why more eligible players from the UK don’t play for Jamaica. Good chance of World Cup qualification and a decent team with some excellent players.

Redmond may fancy his chances with Jamaica more than us or England. Not much you can do about that.

You asked if I'd be anyone from history, fact or fiction, dead or alive:
I said "I'd be Tony Cascarino, circa 1995"

McG wrote:

DeclanDaly wrote:

lassassinblanc wrote:

https://twitter.com/chrisbowerbank/status/1367086193939271683

Supposedly Nathan Redmond is on a list of players looking to switch to Jamaica, If true Why we aren't busting a gut to get him to declare for us is beyond me

My initial reaction is that the guy speaking is probably about as trustworthy as an FAI official. That said, they’ve definitely put in the work getting these lads passports, and gettin Antonio aboard is a good move. A couple more of those are also planning on playing, but getting Aarons and holgate would be remarkable. Both very good promising players on the fringes of the England squad.

I’ve never figured out why more eligible players from the UK don’t play for Jamaica. Good chance of World Cup qualification and a decent team with some excellent players.

Redmond may fancy his chances with Jamaica more than us or England. Not much you can do about that.

I've no knowledge on the subject but the international breaks for Jamaica might be a bit off putting when employed by an English club.

That being said, be some craic landing in Kingston mon.

Yeah exactly - would be unreal qualifying for the World Cup and getting all the fans whipped up

You asked if I'd be anyone from history, fact or fiction, dead or alive:
I said "I'd be Tony Cascarino, circa 1995"

pre Madonna wrote:

It seems that he never had any interest in playing for Ireland and has always had an affinity with his Jamaican roots. He also thinks, quite rightly, that his chance with England has gone.

If his last few performances were anything to go by Jamaica would be better playing one of their bobsleigh team ahead of him LOL

The Jamaicans seem to be employing Charlton esq tacits of mass recruitment. Cant blame them at all

"Sometimes, sh*t happens, someone's gotta deal with it, and who ya gonna call?"

Mick put in effort to get Redmond. He clearly has no interest in playing for us.

McG wrote:

Kenny has just stated that Redmond and Callum O'Hare arent eligible

Interesting - can’t wait to hear more about this

You asked if I'd be anyone from history, fact or fiction, dead or alive:
I said "I'd be Tony Cascarino, circa 1995"

Did say Liam Delap has been contacted

wexfordman1 wrote:

Did say Liam Delap has been contacted

Kenny did?

Is that all he said on him?