Absolutely agree with that Spelly. You are born in a country so that is the only country you can play for. I don’t see how that very, very simple rule cannot just be applied and all that stuff about my great-granny went on a day trip to Colwyn Bay which means I can play for Wales is just rubbish.
Absolutely agree with that Spelly. You are born in a country so that is the only country you can play for. I don’t see how that very, very simple rule cannot just be applied and all that stuff about my great-granny went on a day trip to Colwyn Bay which means I can play for Wales is just rubbish.
That's not what Mr Spellman said.
Paulie xx
Absolutely agree with that Spelly. You are born in a country so that is the only country you can play for. I don’t see how that very, very simple rule cannot just be applied and all that stuff about my great-granny went on a day trip to Colwyn Bay which means I can play for Wales is just rubbish.
That's not what Mr Spellman said.
Paulie xx
True Paulie,
I'd readily accept that if you're born elsewhere, you could still play for the nation of your blood.
A perfect example of this scenario is John McEnroe in tennis. You can't get much more American than this guy, but he first saw the light of day in Germany where his parents were, whilst his dad was on active service in that country.
I would think that had he been asked to play for Germany, he'd have replied with his infamous "YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!!!!!!" 🤣
Similarly if (say) an Aussie is over here playing in the SL, and whilst in this country with his Aussie lady, they have a baby, then that child is of Aussie blood despite being born in the UK.
Mixed parentage? Still no problem. Make a decision which nation you want to represent, then there is no turning back!
Spelly