Duane Rollins1555362254 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Some guys at the U-Sector forum are suggesting that Dichio told them (or hinted to them)last week at a TFC pub crawl that efforts to rush his Canadian citizenship application were underway. Partly to give him domestic status for TFC, but it was inferred that it was someone in the CSA that was trying to hurry the application along. I can think of only one reason why the CSA would be interested in helping DD become a Canuck. And, it has nothing to do with MLS domestic rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucker Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 According to wikipedia (not that it's always correct), he was capped once at the U21 level for England. If this is true, wouldn't he be ineligible to play for us? Was he capped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthAfricaOrBust Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Dichio for Hargreaves Nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 quote:Originally posted by SouthAfricaOrBust Dichio for Hargreaves Nice.. Dude, I am so down with that. Maybe not the best fit for CONCACAF, but altogether the Canuck Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 quote:Originally posted by canucker According to wikipedia (not that it's always correct), he was capped once at the U21 level for England. If this is true, wouldn't he be ineligible to play for us? Was he capped? It depends if it was an 'official' game. But I'm pretty sure FIFA now has a residency requirement for changing citizenship. They introduced this to stop Qatar from loading up on Brazilians. I'm sure this wouldn't allow Dichio to suit up for Canada right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 With all due respect to Danny who I think is a fantastic person and who would be a great Canadian, he's well down the depth chart behind Friend, Occean, and probably Gerba. I hope the CSA isn't wasting resources that could be directed toward sorting out Tam's situation or bringing Jonathan into the fold. Interesting nonetheless. I do hope he gets involved in coaching in this country as he seems to have the mentality for it and, hey, for those of you in anti-Mitchell camp, has the requisite charisma for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucker Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Right, and the residency requirement is two years if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthAfricaOrBust Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 wikipedia doesn't say anything about him being capped anymore.. Obviously he'd be down the depth chart, but Gerba and Occean bore me, hell lets call pesch while we're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HamiltonSteelers Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 If memory serves, you become locked in when you play for the full senior side. Dichio would apply. Dichio's better than Hargreaves Dichio's better than Hargreaves Dichio's better than Hargreaves And Owen cannot deny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Still, we have better options than Dichio for that position. And if this means one less "real" Canadian (I feel uncomfortable using that term, but agree with it in a sporting sense) playing for TFC, then it's bad news all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadasBest Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 It would be great if TFC can attract foreign talent in the future to become Canadian Citizens. It wouldn't be the first time, Carl Valentine for example if I recall correctly. Dichio would be down the chart for sure. The sad thing is that he is probably the most marketable player in Canada at the current time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Depth chart aside how do you think CONCACAF defenders would handle Dichio? People seem to hate playing against him, might be good for some decisions going our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyr Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 You must have been officially resident in Canada for at least 1095 days (3 years) to be eligible for Canadian citizenship. I don't see how Dichio could get his citizenship faster than that. He will also be 36 by the time South Africa 2010 takes place... and he would effectively be a rookie at the senior International level (particularly when it comes to playing in CONCACAF). So I think if the CSA is trying to help fast-track Dichio it is more likely for the direct benefit of TFC and their roster quotas than for our MNT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Soju Depth chart aside how do you think CONCACAF defenders would handle Dichio? People seem to hate playing against him, might be good for some decisions going our way. Flop, flop ... yellow card, red card. Most CONCACAF defenders would probably flop at an incidental contact in the box (eg. WCQ against Honduras). That's the problem with a very physical target man. Would be great in a match against Northern Ireland or Scotland though. Like the guy, but I'm not sure this fast-track thing is to benefit Canada rather than TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Well, the Honduran Diving Team would try that for sure. Still, I think Dichio, as an old pro, would be able to adapt, like he adapted to MLS officiating. Danny knows when to go to ground himself, at incidental contact. If he draws a PK for it once in a while, I can live with the odd expulsion. Sometimes I think Canadian players are a bit too naive when it comes to this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Oranje Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I don't see how Dichio could be fast tracked through to citizenship. Although I suspect he should have or should be close to having permanent residence approval by now. Having said that, I don't see him playing for Canada because he is already 33 years of age. Three years from now is 2010 and he would be 36. He may have his Canadian citizenship by WC 2010 but I doubt that he would have gotten any better than he is today. At the same time, that also means that his fit in CONCACAF is not relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 quote:Originally posted by gwallace76 It would be great if TFC can attract foreign talent in the future to become Canadian Citizens. It wouldn't be the first time, Carl Valentine for example if I recall correctly. Dichio would be down the chart for sure. The sad thing is that he is probably the most marketable player in Canada at the current time. Carl Valentine was a pretty good score for us. No pun intended. It goes to show that TFC could contribute to everybody's success by going down to South America and signing a bunch of wonderkids. If they loan them out to Whitecaps and the Impact, I don't think their contracts count against the salary cap or the 28 player roster. 1095 days isn't too long too wait if the player in question is a teenager. And the odds of him being called for Brasil or Argentina must be diminished by the fact he's in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 The standard residency requirement for Canadian citizenship is three years. I'd be surprised and not a little disappointed if Dicchio, a 33 year old second or third level by world standards professional footballer, is fast tracked frankly. On what grounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Richard The standard residency requirement for Canadian citizenship is three years. I'd be surprised and not a little disappointed if Dicchio, a 33 year old second or third level by world standards professional footballer, is fast tracked frankly. On what grounds? PR Or maybe Mo has actually convinced people at the CSA that Canada lacks quality players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I love Dichio but when it comes to playing for Canada he's a few years too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Knowitall Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Your all a bunch of tossers! Dichio has played for England's U21s. By default he's declared for England and would be ineligable for Canada. His Canadian status would only help TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Well your name and first sentence was a great way to endear yourself to the board. Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury PR Or maybe Mo has actually convinced people at the CSA that Canada lacks quality players. Our man Jules begs to differ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 maybe its about having him count as domestic player for TFC. Sort of the way Onstad doesn't count as an SI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Knowitall Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Give Gordon a prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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