Guzan v Given

[Phil from the upper holte]

Ha ha what a loser, he's so stupid he probably doesn't remember writing that

[nigel]

Cascarino today

“I strongly resent Shay’s suggestion that I had no affiliation for Ireland.

“Because I have an Italian surname, I think I am an easy target when people discuss players born outside Ireland who played for the team – but I would expect more from Shay.”

He went on to say: "I am one for tackling things head on, so when we next bump into each other, I will have it out with him,” he said.

“He should check his facts, because I was not only proud to play for Ireland, but qualified to do so.

“I take it quite personally when people call that into question.”

Casacrino in his own book

Republic of Ireland striker Tony Cascarino has revealed that he was never qualified to represent the Emerald Isle.
The former Chelsea, Aston villa, Celtic, Marseille and Nancy striker won 88 caps for the Republic on the strength of a maternal grandfather from Westport, Michael O'Malley.

However, in his autobiography 'Full Time: The Secret life of Tony Cascarino', he now admits that O'Malley was not his mother's natural father, rendering him ineligible under international rules.

Cascarino's mother had been aware of the fact throughout his career, but only told him after he had retired from international football.

"I didn't qualify for Ireland," writes Cascarino. "I was a fraud. A fake Irishman."

Cascarino also reveals that he was turned down for an Irish passport in 1985, but carried on playing regardless.

"It seemed odd but I didn't follow it up," said Cascarino.

"I didn't need to. I had already won three international caps and for the next 12 years I continued playing for Ireland with my British passport."

Lol, I bet Shay is quite looking forward to their meeting 

[old man villa fan]

Ivo was right.

[LeeB]

He clearly didn't qualify as a top flight centre forward from what I saw, the useless oaf.

[john e]

He clearly didn't qualify as a top flight centre forward from what I saw, the useless oaf.

He did score one of the funniest goals ever seen at Villa Park though,
I remember when it hit the back of the net more people were laughing than cheering

[olaftab]

Neither. Heaton please.

[Damo70]

He clearly didn't qualify as a top flight centre forward from what I saw, the useless oaf.

He did score one of the funniest goals ever seen at Villa Park though,
I remember when it hit the back of the net more people were laughing than cheering

Was that against Derby at the Holte end? A goal that it would be fair to describe as 'a bit scrappy'?

[olaftab]

I have never met a fake Irishman. Even the Honduran guy at Sao Paulo airport said he was 1/125 Irish and I believed him! The fakest one our Brazilian Villain Gary even if he has a broad Galway accent and ginger hair!

[john e]

He clearly didn't qualify as a top flight centre forward from what I saw, the useless oaf.

He did score one of the funniest goals ever seen at Villa Park though,
I remember when it hit the back of the net more people were laughing than cheering

Was that against Derby at the Holte end? A goal that it would be fair to describe as 'a bit scrappy'?

Don't know who it was against but it sounds about right,
The ball pin balling around players falling over in the box then Cascarino toe punts it in

You had to be there

[nigel]

I know he did, but I can honestly say that I don't remember him scoring for us.
How many did he actually score?

The one thing I do remember is my Dad saying we should have bought the other one, meaning Sheringham, too.

[PeterWithesShin]

11 league goals and 1 cup goal.

[Dave]

Guzan played 90 minutes for the USA as they beat Netherlands 4-3.

USA were trailing 3-2 after 89 minutes.

[kippaxvilla2]

It could be argued that the signing of Cascarino directly contributed to our losing the title in 1989-90.  We changed our way of playing when he he joined and were never the same side again - Although his one bit of brilliance was the set up for Chrissy Chrissy Prices winning goal at the Arse.

[kippaxvilla2]

He clearly didn't qualify as a top flight centre forward from what I saw, the useless oaf.

He did score one of the funniest goals ever seen at Villa Park though,
I remember when it hit the back of the net more people were laughing than cheering

Was that against Derby at the Holte end? A goal that it would be fair to describe as 'a bit scrappy'?

Yes 3-2 we won that day.  And described by reporters as 'giving 5 goal thrillers a bad name.'

[AV82EC]

He clearly didn't qualify as a top flight centre forward from what I saw, the useless oaf.

He did score one of the funniest goals ever seen at Villa Park though,
I remember when it hit the back of the net more people were laughing than cheering

Was that against Derby at the Holte end? A goal that it would be fair to describe as 'a bit scrappy'?

Yes 3-2 we won that day.  And described by reporters as 'giving 5 goal thrillers a bad name.'

Yep it was the most hilarious six yard box scramble ever with him eventually getting one of his hooves on it. It was when the pitch was also going through one of its more agricultural phases which just added to the hilarity. Oh yes and the game was complete bobbins as well.