Check Your Passports
FA Vice-Chairman Dave Richards' wants a British manager to manage England, saying "I do believe it's time for a British manager..Somebody who understands our passion, belief and commitment to the game. "
He continues, "For me, there's no distinction between English and British."
Presumably, he is talking about (Northern) Irishman, Martin O'Neill - one of the favourites for the job. There's just one problem with that - O'Neill isn't British either. Northern Ireland is not part of Great Britain. It is part of the United Kingdom - but that's a different thing altogether. Don't believe me ? Well, if you are a UK citizen, check your passport.
Does this matter ? Probably not, but let's at least be accurate. It's not too much to ask.
He continues, "For me, there's no distinction between English and British."
Presumably, he is talking about (Northern) Irishman, Martin O'Neill - one of the favourites for the job. There's just one problem with that - O'Neill isn't British either. Northern Ireland is not part of Great Britain. It is part of the United Kingdom - but that's a different thing altogether. Don't believe me ? Well, if you are a UK citizen, check your passport.
Does this matter ? Probably not, but let's at least be accurate. It's not too much to ask.
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