Paddy is a big ROI fan like Niall but isnt dumb enough to come out and admit it whilst still playing for NI.

There should be one united all-Ireland soccer team. This isn't a statement of political intent, but rather an acknowledgment of the most sensible option to take. The rugby team is all-Ireland, and I don't see how that's had any negative impact on the political landscape.

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Shen buddy you have this all wrong Firstly McCourt never played a minute against ROI so where you have got the working hard idea from I dont know.

secondly Paddy never made his decision two years ago, instead he was first called up as a 19 year old playing for rochdale in the then division 3 and wouldnt even get a look in for the ROI U21 team which is why he accepted. He was hardly in with a chance to play for the ROI back then but now I think he is good enough to make the squad and I think he might have regretted it deep down.

Yeah thats true about Mc Court. He was selected out of the blue by Sammy Mc Ilroy for NIreland when he was still a teenager playing for Rochdale.

I still don't agree that he would anywhere near the ROI team. Especially with Trapatonni in charge. He does produce the odd moments of brilliance but he doesn't get stuck in enough .

There was a period before Christmas and before Commons came to Celtic, Paddy was playing out of his skin. Scoring wonder goals and general good play. Around that time I think he could have picked up a few caps for us if we had a less negative manager but with trap, paddy would never stand a chance I agree.

Thats another thing about Mc Court he is not consistent enough and he has never proven himself in a top league yet.
Yes he owned the ball when he played for Derry City and he is great at dribbling through the defences of the likes of Hamiton, St Mirren and Kilmarnock but he would need to be doing a lot more than that to be considered good enough for the ROI squad

GODFATHER:
I stand corrected! You're perfectly correct. Pat didnt play against the ROI. I meant to say against Scotland(I think?) in the first match of the Celtic Cup(Which I certainly hope we will see again next year despite all the criticism and controversy of this year.).

I still think PMC is an outstanding player easily capable of a place on the ROI squad if only for his role as an impact sub and proveyor of the "unexpectedly brilliant".

As they say, "Form is temporary, class is permanent!"
Whether Trapp has the sense to pick him is beside the point! I think guys like PMC need careful, insightful management and if they are treated in the right way they can repay big time and I mean big time!!. They often have off the field issues which need addressing, hint, hint.

ROBBIE:
He doesnt need to be consistent, if he can score/create wonder goals every so often at international level !

Has he scored for NIreland yet?

pretty sure he hasnt,the NI fans appear to love him -very strange indeed

He hasnt scored yet, but contrary to popular opinion about him being selfish he has provided about three gilt edge scoring opportunities for team mates who have fluffed them badly!

In my team every time!

Gervinho

Id also quite like to see a unified team. I works well for the rugby, and bth teams would contribue to a strong squad.

Don't think we'll ever see it though.