Interesting article

Keane comes across as a bit of a tool to be honest.

Bamford has goals in him, that much can be said for him.

And my god do Ireland need goals. The lack of options upfront for them is quite frankly shocking.

Against Gibraltar they actually called up a 31 year old Newport striker for his first cap.

They really need him, but this is not the way to go about it

I actually really agree with Keane.

Personally wouldn’t want anyone playing for England, who wasn’t born here or hadn’t move here has a kid.

But he can’t moan, when they have picked rate English players for years

Playing for your country should be about pride. Easy decision to make in my opinion.

What about playing for someone else’s country, what should that be about?

I think the lack of a decision says everything....

Wales and Ireland have long sought players from outside their borders due to a lack of talent. Personally if you or your parents aren't born in that country then you shouldn't play for that country.

Keane does make a point, albeit a bit whingey in it's tone.

The successes of the Irish side in recent decades have been built on the back of players with fortunate lineage. Probably acceptable when it provides success, less so when not syndrome.

International sport is becoming a nonsense with so many competitors switching nationality to get into another international team - often because they ain't good enough for there country of birth side.

comment by VOF - are we there yet? (U17124)
posted 1 hour, 33 minutes ago

Keane does make a point, albeit a bit whingey in it's tone.

The successes of the Irish side in recent decades have been built on the back of players with fortunate lineage. Probably acceptable when it provides success, less so when not syndrome.

International sport is becoming a nonsense with so many competitors switching nationality to get into another international team - often because they ain't good enough for there country of birth side.

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Seems to be a trend in this with cricket too...

comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 58 minutes ago
comment by VOF - are we there yet? (U17124)
posted 1 hour, 33 minutes ago

Keane does make a point, albeit a bit whingey in it's tone.

The successes of the Irish side in recent decades have been built on the back of players with fortunate lineage. Probably acceptable when it provides success, less so when not syndrome.

International sport is becoming a nonsense with so many competitors switching nationality to get into another international team - often because they ain't good enough for there country of birth side.

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Seems to be a trend in this with cricket too...
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won't be long before most nations in Rugby (either code) are doing a haka ........

I think the Rhino's should do a tap dance instead.. prob more fitting to the way they play