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Post by Arnold on Sept 30, 2006 9:41:41 GMT -1
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Post by J'Arry the Spurrier on Oct 8, 2006 15:59:00 GMT -1
It would be a shame not to have a team at the London Olympics.
Demographics say English players will dominate the team - England has ~83% of the population. But in the past there have been a lot of top players from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Giggs, Rush, Souness, Jennings etc. If anything the Scots had more than their expected share of top players - think of the great Liverpool teams. But many, maybe most, British people have mixed heritage and players would be more likely to opt for Scotland or Wales if their teams were doing better. But the England team today (or more exactly yesterday) could use some of the Scottish spirit.
If the Olympics were this year the team would be dominated by England players. Gareth Bale is a possibility. But who knows who the top U23 players will be in six years?
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Post by gw on Oct 8, 2006 16:36:26 GMT -1
Nyatanga, Bale, Giggs ;D
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Post by Arnold on Oct 8, 2006 20:24:54 GMT -1
Giggs maybe but thats it ;D |
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Post by Giar on Oct 9, 2006 6:57:49 GMT -1
would it be the top pros that go into it or not? cause with 1/2 the other countries ive ever seen at the olimpics they dont seem to have their stars on the field  |
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Post by Arnold on Oct 9, 2006 7:56:25 GMT -1
Isnt there some thing about age restrictions? I am sure a percentage have to under a certain age?
Let me go onto the Interweb to find out! ;D
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Post by Arnold on Oct 9, 2006 7:58:38 GMT -1
From the Olympics website -
"While professionals are allowed in the men’s tournament, rules restrict teams to players under 23 years old with the exception of three over-age players."
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Post by Giar on Oct 9, 2006 8:21:54 GMT -1
fair play arnie. i knew there was some sort of limitation but couldnt remember what  still doesnt help the welsh & scots to get many players in though  |
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Post by Arnold on Oct 9, 2006 8:25:21 GMT -1
fair play arnie. i knew there was some sort of limitation but couldnt remember what still doesnt help the welsh & scots to get many players in though Well as Giggs is the only player who might have had a chance thats a no! ;D |
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Post by gw on Oct 9, 2006 11:07:29 GMT -1
We got rising stars such as Bale, Nyatanga, Morgan, Bellamy Earnshaw
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;D
