Republic of Ireland Golden Generation

[EFC_FRANCIS]

Sometimes I lay awake at night wondering where we would be if we listened to Zat and sold Englands number one and replaced him with the future best keeper in the world "Gavin Bazunu"

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Sometimes I lay awake at night wondering where we would be if we listened to Zat and sold Englands number one and replaced him with the future best keeper in the world "Gavin Bazunu"

Even wise Owls get it wrong.

 

[Drico]

Voice of the Golden Generation.

You can see the pity Even eyes. lol

I'm going to be devil's advocate here and say that because so many players have dual nationality or mixed nationality backgrounds, it's understandable that the less careful might assume that players would be open to getting on the bandwagon of the country higher up the footballing food chain.

But yeah, it's a bizarre question to ask if one had done even a modicum of research beforehand.

 

[Neiler]

I'm going to be devil's advocate here and say that because so many players have dual nationality or mixed nationality backgrounds, it's understandable that the less careful might assume that players would be open to getting on the bandwagon of the country higher up the footballing food chain.

But yeah, it's a bizarre question to ask if one had done even a modicum of research beforehand.

Would think its lazy attempt at a sensationalist headline to be hornet mate.

 

[Raino85]

Sometimes I lay awake at night wondering where we would be if we listened to Zat and sold Englands number one and replaced him with the future best keeper in the world "Gavin Bazunu"

I was also on the Bazunu boat!
Still think there is a goalie in there! Abit like Pickford maybe he's needed a step or 2 back to make strides forward

 

[Raino85]

Voice of the Golden Generation.

You can see the pity Even eyes. lol

I'd argue that because Ireland have been stung in the past with the likes of Rice & Grealish it's a fair enough question.
Gives Ferguson an opportunity to give Ireland someone to be proud of and hang there hat off!

 

[MikeH72]

I'd argue that because Ireland have been stung in the past with the likes of Rice & Grealish it's a fair enough question.
Gives Ferguson an opportunity to give Ireland someone to be proud of and hang there hat off!

Ferguson is actually Irish though so it’s not really the same as them.

 

[Raino85]

You could argue *dons tin hat* that England are OVERARCHING due to the fine footballing resources (i.e academies and grassroots), strong leagues, and healthy competition for national team places creating a surplus of talent.

Enough to supply other home nations whilst reaching the end stages of international tournaments.

Purely a devil's advocate perspective. Please discuss respectfully and peacefully GOT.

You could also argue (puts my Gordon Strachan hat on) the multicultural nature of England has certainly helped with this! (Also see France 98 onwards)

Without stereotyping over time with different cultures, different genes entering the country it has helped to build a more athletic profile of person in England! Especially in cases such as Windrush etc

 

[Neiler]

I'd argue that because Ireland have been stung in the past with the likes of Rice & Grealish it's a fair enough question.
Gives Ferguson an opportunity to give Ireland someone to be proud of and hang there hat off!

Its fair in the sense that Ferguson is the same as Harry Kane mate, both have an Irish and English parent.

 

[Raino85]

Ferguson is actually Irish though so it’s not really the same as them.

His mother is English

 

[Billy Dean]

His mother is English

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Born and raised in Ireland though I think?

 

[Raino85]

Born and raised in Ireland though I think?

Yes he was , i was just pointing out that at some point or in some way, he was eligible to play for England if he wanted too.

Just like Raheem Sterling was born and raised in Jamaica, until he moved to England

 

[MikeH72]

His mother is English

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He himself is Irish though, regardless of what his mother is.

 

[Billy Dean]

Yes he was , i was just pointing out that at some point or in some way, he was eligible to play for England if he wanted too.

Just like Raheem Sterling was born and raised in Jamaica, until he moved to England

A bit different. Sterling moved to England at 5

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Could only manage a draw against the huge footballing nation, ranked 103 in the world, New Zealand. Golden Generation @MikeH72