triggs Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 My grandad was Scottish but if I was a good player with the chance to play for Scotland it would be ridiculous. Feel nothing for Scotland and have had one day I there in my life. Yes you feel like that which is fair enough and why players such as Kevin Nolan and Mark Noble have turned down the chance to play for Ireland in the past. Some people do feel a strong family connection to the country of their parents/grandparents though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 1 week until it starts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 My grandad was Scottish but if I was a good player with the chance to play for Scotland it would be ridiculous. Feel nothing for Scotland and have had one day I there in my life. Yes you feel like that which is fair enough and why players such as Kevin Nolan and Mark Noble have turned down the chance to play for Ireland in the past. Some people do feel a strong family connection to the country of their parents/grandparents though Genuinely not trying to troll here. But do you not think the large majority of players that are eligible for both. Are picking teams like Wales, Ireland, Scotland etc. Because they're clearly not good enough to play for England? I mean, Rob Elliot was your second choice keeper, until his knee went, wasn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 My grandad was Scottish but if I was a good player with the chance to play for Scotland it would be ridiculous. Feel nothing for Scotland and have had one day I there in my life. Yes you feel like that which is fair enough and why players such as Kevin Nolan and Mark Noble have turned down the chance to play for Ireland in the past. Some people do feel a strong family connection to the country of their parents/grandparents though Genuinely not trying to troll here. But do you not think the large majority of players that are eligible for both. Are picking teams like Wales, Ireland, Scotland etc. Because they're clearly not good enough to play for England? I mean, Rob Elliot was your second choice keeper, until his knee went, wasn't he? Well yes the majority are, but the majority do also feel some connection to the country they declare for. There are some, like Kevin Kilbane who grew up in England but always thought of himself as Irish. Jack Grealish is another example of someone who felt Irish and English in almost equal measure, it took him a long time to decide who he wanted to play for and it was highly thought of that his agent wanting him to pay for England due to more sponsorship and endorsement opportunities was a big factor in his decision. The ones who grow up in Irish communities, playing GAA like Grealish and the boxer Matthew Macklin are going to feel a strong connection to Ireland. Steven Reid is another who felt more Irish than English Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Last batch of tickets now on sale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 In tournaments you have to take a certain amount of risks. A fit Wilshire on form is by far and away more creative than any of our other cms (Alli apart who isn't quite as good on the ball in tight situations imo) so he has to go. It isn't about who's done more to 'deserve' it in the previous season, it's about who gives you the best chance in the tournament, as harsh as that is on those that miss out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Clicked new and haven't read this thread in a while so no idea who I'm responding to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Wilshere's another one of those players who needs to be taken out back and put down. Get his punditry career started sooner rather than later. That'll do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Cat 1 and 2 tickets for all 3 of England's games going in the ticket portal. Pretty much every game has tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Bought two tickets for England v Slovakia but train is 130 return from Lille. FML. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Are we all going to die? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Are we all going to die? I've already told the lass to use my death for political gain if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Anyone bothered brushing up on the language before they go? Not sure how much use telling the locals that at the weekends I went to the cinema with my friends and asking if I can remove my blazer will be... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 IIRC a patio chair to the face means I'd like the bill please garçon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 IIRC a patio chair to the face means I'd like the bill please garçon. Might just get right up in their face and introduce them to a lump of cheddar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Bonjour madame, j'ai la Tour Eiffel dans mon pantalon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Bonjour madame, j'ai la Tour Eiffel dans mon pantalon You prefer the married ladies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Croatia playing San Marino at home in their final warmup game tonight May as well do an intra-squad friendly. Presume they want to get their confidence up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 6-0 after 40 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndegwa Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Watching Slovakia vs Northern Ireland (aka The Real Ireland, or the Original Celtic Nation)...Slovaks absolutely flying into tackles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 France breezing through the first 45mins against Scotland too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko NUFC Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Croatia playing San Marino at home in their final warmup game tonight May as well do an intra-squad friendly. Presume they want to get their confidence up It's ridiculous game. Don't know what's the purpose of it. 10-0 up atm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Croatia playing San Marino at home in their final warmup game tonight May as well do an intra-squad friendly. Presume they want to get their confidence up It's ridiculous game. Don't know what's the purpose of it. 10-0 up atm Record win before this was 7-0 so maybe they thought it was about time they broke it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Aaron Hughes won his 100th cap for Northern Ireland tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndegwa Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Aaron Hughes won his 100th cap for Northern Ireland tonight I swear he hasn't played club football in ages One of my favourite NUFC players growing up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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