The Giant Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Does anyone know whether the son of a Scotland player that qualifies through the 'grandparent rule' is eligible to play for Scotland, if the child is born outwith Scotland? For example if someone like Matt Elliott, Nigel Quashie or James Morrison had a son born in England, could he play for us? Or would they be in the strange position of not qualifying despite their father having caps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 That's a good question! I wouldn't think they'd qualify to play for us though, unless through the schooling rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 No, not elligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Giant Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 58 minutes ago, kumnio said: No, not elligible. Cheers. Fair enough, you have to draw the line somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 If that ever happened then I'd finally give up on Scotland. It's embarrassing enough already with the Granny rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, Ormond said: If that ever happened then I'd finally give up on Scotland. It's embarrassing enough already with the Granny rule. Agree. Can't just give someone a special pass because of who their Dad or Grandad played for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Not qualified. Sadly it will be my grandchildren's position, (I was born in Bath), but not my brothers grandchildren (he was born in Edinburgh). Anyway, a long time before I get into that situation. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Not qualified. However, if Scotland were to become independent, someone could qualify for living in Scotland for five years after they had their 18th birthday - currently it's five years of education under the age of 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 On 4/30/2016 at 10:07 PM, Ormond said: If that ever happened then I'd finally give up on Scotland. It's embarrassing enough already with the Granny rule. Ditto fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney Hawkes TA Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Anyone who doesn't want to play for the country they're brought up in, regardless of heritage for however many generations, is a weirdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 On the flipside McGeady and McCarthy's weans will have to play for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 6 hours ago, Toepoke said: On the flipside McGeady and McCarthy's weans will have to play for us... 'Have to'? Not so. What if they were born in England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 On 4 May 2016 at 10:52 PM, GHfaeGTA said: 'Have to'? Not so. What if they were born in England? Or just move to Ireland and get an Irish passport. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 if they make the team better who cares where they are born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 On 04/05/2016 at 1:35 PM, Chesney Hawkes TA said: Anyone who doesn't want to play for the country they're brought up in, regardless of heritage for however many generations, is a weirdo. That would make Jordan Larsson want to play for Scotland despite the fact he is clearly Swedish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 2 hours ago, ProudScot said: That would make Jordan Larsson want to play for Scotland despite the fact he is clearly Swedish. Maybe not the best example given that he left here aged about 5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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