Yeah definitely agree in this case with Ferguson it is a moot point. He is very clearly Irish, born and raised there and so will obviously have strong ties. I think it is completely possible to feel a part of two different countries but in his case the supposed benefit of playing for England would not outweigh any negatives.
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Yeah definitely agree in this case with Ferguson it is a moot point. He is very clearly Irish, born and raised there and so will obviously have strong ties. I think it is completely possible to feel a part of two different countries but in his case the supposed benefit of playing for England would not outweigh any negatives.
Oh I know all about that turncoat
was more asking with regards to football. I don’t think there is.
You might be right of course. And I don't want to make it seem like I'm indignant about England being a better option- of course they are, by a distance.
But most Irish people would choose not playing international football at all rather than winning a WC with England. There's too much history there. Maybe Ferguson is the exception, but it would be incredibly unlikely IMO. It's like expecting a Palestinian to represent Israel because they are a better footballing nation. It might happen, but it is a long shot.
He's the real deal. It's the sort of time for a new England striker to be born out of nothing.
well, they just signed another Bohs youngster
No, but he’s related to Jordan peterson and Craig Ferguson.
If he's scoring goals in the PL, he'll play the next game deffo.
I was impressed with his goal against Arsenal. He took a lovely touch to allow himself to finish through the keeper's legs. He showed a lot of composure.
An absolute cod of a player, definitely won't score today
Don’t know about the “like Haaland” part, but he doesn’t lack anything in terms of pace..
Oh, this is the guy? Seems decent
Look an interesting talent and considering the dearth of true strikers right now, he could be worth 100m in a couple of seasons.
Sign him up.
Lovely assist today. Keeping up is 1G+A/start in the league so far. If Weghorst turns out a success then this lad should be on our radar in the summer.
He’s a handful, looks very good
I actually think he needs to be on our radar earlier. He is very likely to start for Ireland against France at the end of March, and it's not outlandish to think about what a goal and performance there might do to his valuation.
I think he has great potential. With Bazunu and Collins at the back and this guy up top, can things be looking up for Ireland?
Scores again. He might actually be one of the most in form strikers in the league. 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 4 appearances. And he’ll still only be 18 at the start of next season.
Sign him up.
Three goals and two assists since his debut three weeks ago.
Three goals and two assists since his debut three weeks ago.
Would love for us to go for him
He's got the drive
He's got the age
He's got the name
He's got the drive
He's got the age
He's got the name
This kid (in a man’s body) has all the attributes to be a really really top striker. He reminds me of a bit of Alan Shearer.
I think it’s best (from an Irish perspective) that he stays at Brighton for a couple of seasons though.
I think it’s best (from an Irish perspective) that he stays at Brighton for a couple of seasons though.
Ridiculously excited by this guy. Shearer like header today, has the strength at barely 18 to hold off seasoned premier league defenders, decision making looks great, super cool finisher and surrounded by a great, down to earth family set up. Much as I'd love to see him at United, he's in the perfect place right now. He's getting his chances learning his trade and de Zerbi loves him.
Thankfully from an Irish perspective, Brighton would price him out of a move now or in the summer. He's in the perfect place to develop.
So who does he support? United or Liverpool.
The feck do Brighton keep drawing out these gems from.
The new Kane.
Reminded me of Kane from his early days. Still a log way to go but exciting prospect for sure.
Scrolled through his liked tweets.
1. Wasn't expecting to see a penis there
2. From his likes he's either possibly a United fan or really likes Rashford and Fernandes.
Some of his liked tweets:
Bizarrely we have brilliant scouting networks in South America and Ireland!
I do like the look of this kid. He's getting involved in the goals and plays like a player far beyond his years already. The header he scored earlier was very impressive.
Exciting player this lad.
Irelands been crying out for a centre forward since Robbie Keane let's pray this lad is the real deal
Amen
In some cases it's just be able to play international football, McTominay is an example, he was born in Lancaster but chose Scotland because he presumably knew he was never good enough to play for England
Apparently McTominay wanted to play for Scotland ever since he was a young boy. I suspect his Dad & Grandad had a strong influence.
I'm sure they did and he probably did, but there are plenty of players who have chosen the same way, Roy Keane's pet hate was a certain 'plastic: Irishman (a polite version of what he would have called him)
Someone we should keep tabs on
He' gonna cost north of 70m in the summer isn't he?
There will definitely be talk around him soon
Yes, 100m. It's the default rate for any player these days.
And Japan? Where did you guys pull Mitoma from?