For me I thought the olympics is about the best of the best. Surely the football team should consist of the best 11 footballers from each nation otherwise it's a bit farcical. All these silly rules about age categories etc seem to ruin the prestige a bit.
That said well done solly, great achievment to make the list and know he'd do us proud.
A lot of the best U23s in GB and NI are in contention for there national teams. I didn't think Scotland and Wales wanted their players playing for GB. I thought they told their players that if they play for GB, they cannot play for their nations.
They released dates for team GB to sell more tickets on the last drop. I got Wembley (29th july) and Old Trafford (26 july), both are 2 back to back games ... one of which is team GB.
Can't think off the top of my head that there are many better U23 British right backs, but then again other clubs wouldn't have a clue who Solly is. Wonder if Jenkinson would have got one of Pearce's letters.
'Coached by Stuart Pearce, they will begin their Olympic campaign at Old Trafford on Thursday July 26, followed by fixtures at Wembley Stadium on Sunday July 29 and the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday Aug 1.'
Your right Sam3110 he has already played for Finalnd U-21, does that mean he couldn't play in the Olympics then? as i thought you could change your national football team from U-21 to seniors.
The updated squad list has now seen the original 191 cut to 80 - seen lots about David Beckham still being in the squad, but more importantly - do we know if Solly's still there ?
I'd imagine not, if the Olympics were a year later and Solly had proven himself in the Championship he'd have a great shout but this might have just come too soon for him
After the Good Friday agreement, competitors from Northern Ireland can choose between competing for GB or the Republic of Ireland in the Olympics.
In football, many players from N Ireland (presumably Catholics) have chosen to play for the Republic as the are allowed to do now, e.g. Darron Gibson and McLean, so I presume they then couldn't play for GB in the Olympics.
I read it again and there is no surely about it, it is very wrong.
Looks correct to me. Always understood.
GB - England,Scotland,Wales uk - england ,scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, British Isles - as Uk plus the Isle of Man etc and Southern Ireland/Ireland/Eire
I read it again and there is no surely about it, it is very wrong.
Looks correct to me. Always understood.
GB - England,Scotland,Wales uk - england ,scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, British Isles - as Uk plus the Isle of Man etc and Southern Ireland/Ireland/Eire
"England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are often mistaken as names of countries, but they are only a part of the United Kingdom."
"Members of the Commonwealth of Nations recognize the United Kingdom Monarch as their own king or queen, but remain politically independent."
I am fairly sure in my mind that both these "facts" are incorrect.
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That said well done solly, great achievment to make the list and know he'd do us proud.
They released dates for team GB to sell more tickets on the last drop. I got Wembley (29th july) and Old Trafford (26 july), both are 2 back to back games ... one of which is team GB.
The only tickets I've got for the Olympics are all Wembley football (3 games) and I have no idea who is playing ?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/8880790/London-2012-Olympics-Team-GB-football-fixtures-announced.html
'Coached by Stuart Pearce, they will begin their Olympic campaign at Old Trafford on Thursday July 26, followed by fixtures at Wembley Stadium on Sunday July 29 and the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday Aug 1.'
I'd imagine not, if the Olympics were a year later and Solly had proven himself in the Championship he'd have a great shout but this might have just come too soon for him
Anyhow, if so, well done Solly.
My Brain hurts !
In football, many players from N Ireland (presumably Catholics) have chosen to play for the Republic as the are allowed to do now, e.g. Darron Gibson and McLean, so I presume they then couldn't play for GB in the Olympics.
Always understood.
GB - England,Scotland,Wales
uk - england ,scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,
British Isles - as Uk plus the Isle of Man etc and Southern Ireland/Ireland/Eire
"Members of the Commonwealth of Nations recognize the United Kingdom Monarch as their own king or queen, but remain politically independent."
I am fairly sure in my mind that both these "facts" are incorrect.