alanmidd 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Quoted it todays papers as saying he would play for Scotland if called up. Well there is a space going up front... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 While it would be good to have him in the team from a football point of view, from a national point of view it would be completely wrong. For me, the national team is for nationals otherwise it starts to get ridiculous. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Havent read this yet but sure he said something similar a while ago. I cant see it ever happening tbh but am sure a lot of nations will utilise such a rule without even thinking twice. I personally think it's wrong, to play for Scotland you should be Scottish, not just made it your home for a number of years. Are we shooting ourselves in the foot though? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmidd 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I have no issue with it. He is better than most of the options available to Scotland and he would be an asset to the squad, especially off the bench 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,153 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'd rather this didn't happen and am disappointed Nacho has changed his mind from previous interviews... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 While it would be good to have him in the team from a football point of view, from a national point of view it would be completely wrong. For me, the national team is for nationals otherwise it starts to get ridiculous. Agreed....next thing we know there would be transfers between national teams. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I think other countries can use loop holes all they like, but we're Scotland, and proud of it. We were actually the last country to adopt the grandparent rule, as until recently we only used the parent rule. We also never used natralised players like England did with Barnes etc, and were therefore the "purest" team in the world. Not only is that admirable, but shows the world we totally deserve our own team more than anyone, despite being part of a bigger country. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF2008 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 We were actually the last country to adopt the grandparent rule, as until recently we only used the parent rule. I'm all for it. So many of the players called up to the National squad in recent years have spent half their lives down in England. Now thanks to the 'grandparent' rule we've had players brought into the Scotland squad who have barely set foot in the country before. I think Novo, having spent 8 years playing in Scotland, certainly qualifies and I for one would be delighted to see him represent our country. He's more than capable and has bags of experience compared to most call-ups. No doubt GB would prefer to have traitors like McGeady playing for him though . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jum Spence Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 The Scottish FA says Nacho Novo could play for the national team - if he gains a British passport - after Rangers' Spanish striker declares his interest. More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carldvelle 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I love Nach he is a Gers legend,but i cant help wondering if this is because Spain hasnt picked him. And,how would the racists of the Tartan Army react to this. carldvelle. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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