Ian Kennett Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 About two weeks ago I wrote a letter to Dylan Hughes at his Kaiserslautern club. In the letter, I encouraged Dylan to play for Canada rather than for Wales. Now, I will not be so bold to claim that my letter has influenced him, but I did receive a very interesting reply which I will, hopefully without offending Dylan, share here with you. "Dear Mr. Kennett, Thank you for your letter which I received a couple weeks ago. I'd like for yourself and others to understand that choosing to play for Wales is not my final deceision but was only a choice which I took for gaining experience. I wanted to have a look at their set up and how the team was. As far as my nationality I am Canadian and always will be. I tell you that wearing the Welsh jersey was an honour, but I don't think that I could really have the same pride and honour wearing it as if I were to play for Canada. As a young player, you want to experience and evaluate all of your options in your career and gain the most amount of experience in doing so. I thought that playing for Wales in friendly games would give me that but would not take me away form being part of the Canadian soccer program. I am proud to say that I am Canadian and always will be. When the World Cup (U-20) qualifications begin in January I will likely be playing and scoring goals for my country, Canada!! Sincerely, Dylan Hughes Kaiserslautern Germany Many thanks to Dylan for writing back and giving us his views. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Great job Ian!, you're hired. Now do DeGuzman..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 WOW!! And thanks for not being afraid to reveal the truths behind the rumours, Ian. Good on you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Bertuzzi44 Great job Ian!, you're hired. Now do DeGuzman..... Great job Ian ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I think we should do the same thing for DeGuzman little brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Luis_Rancagua I think we should do the same thing for DeGuzman little brother. Why not let his big brother do that job? I mean, it is kinda obvious isn't it? In any case, however good Jonathan is now, he will have to work very hard to get where his elder is now, so give him time. I am not sure Holland will push him that much knowing where he is from, but it is true that if we continue to show off such a poor program it could be disillusioning to think about playing and especially accomplishing something for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Think I owe somebody a beer. Ha! Make that TWO somebodys. Good lad that. "Scoring goals for my country, Canada." Cocky little prick. Gotta like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Wow. Straightforward and honest. Unlike another COUGH*WHOREGREAVES*COUGH 'Canadian' boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Kudos to Ian, and kudos to Dylan!! This certainly makes my day. Yes, it would be great to get Jonathon D on board, too, but perhaps we shouldn't push. Like Jeffrey suggests, maybe we should let Jules take care of this. Still, one has to think that the odd letter from Canadian fans encouraging and supporting the young man AND mildly asking him to play for us could be a useful thing. It would require a kind and deft touch. Ian, are you up for it? Or should we wait?[?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Ian, we owe you lots of beers ... Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks Ian. Good choice Dylan .............. and we as Canadians will be proud to cheer for you when you are scoring those goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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