Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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Am I right in saying that Shane Duffy counts as a home grown player. The club records show that he was born in Northern Ireland. I believe that those born south or north of the border are allowed to play for whichever country they wish and he opted to play for the Republic?
Place of birth has nothing to do with home grown status, last season Tim Krul was a home grown player. Home Grown status is for any player, regardless of nationality, who spends at least 36 months registered to a club(s) associated with the FA or Welsh FA prior to the 21st birthday.
Duffy came through the ranks at Everton (joined them at 16) so that qualifies him as home grown.