Day Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 LEE Camp is to turn his back on England and play for Northern Ireland, after being snubbed by Fabio Capello. The keeper's remarkable form was key to Nottingham Forest's third place finish in the Championship last season, with Camp keeping 19 clean sheets. But, while many fans had been calling for the keeper to be given international recognition, Camp felt playing outside of the top flight would always be a preventative factor. However, Capello called-up fellow Championship keeper Scott Loach and Blackburn rookie Frankie Fielding for the friendly against Hungary last month. And Camp has now decided his England chance will never come – and has made himself available to play for Northern Ireland instead. "They will push Scott Loach through, which is fantastic for him," said Camp. "I like Scott and I have a good relationship with him. "But I don't think they will be looking for another keeper from the Championship now. "I think I have written off my chances now, anyway. I probably did that a long time ago, by being too outspoken. "But I am going to go and play for Northern Ireland instead. I qualify through my grandfather, who was born in Belfast. "The process has started, I have produced a birth certificate and things are moving along. "If might take a couple of months, but hopefully I will be approved to play for them." Camp is critical of the way the England regime has treated keepers when they have made mistakes in the past. And he hopes they do not 'destroy' Watford keeper Loach's career in the same way. "I wish him every success," said Camp. "But they have destroyed Scott Carson, with the way he was treated. "I hope they back Joe Hart now if he has a sticky run of form. "Because when Paul Robinson had a bad patch, he found himself on the sidelines. "And Robert Green made a mistake in the World Cup and he got destroyed. so I'd just like to see them keep faith with someone." In the meantime, Camp hopes he can grace the international stage with Northern Ireland. "I know both Nigel Worthington, from when I was at Norwich, and Fred Barber the keeper coach," said Camp. "They have known about the situation for a while. "And I thought to myself, why not? Because I don't think England is going to happen. "The chance to play at international level is too good to turn down. With respect, they are not overloaded with goalkeepers. "They have Maik Taylor, but he's 39 and isn't playing regularly. Perhaps there is a window of opportunity there for me. We will see." http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/forest/Forest-keeper-Camp-turns-England-favour-Northern-Ireland-chance/article-2658111-detail/article.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 ooo them cathloic boys wont like a bottom buddy playing for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Basically, I'm not good enough for England so I'll play for NI. ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 just goes to show how desperate campy is ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I could understand if it was the Republic he wanted to play for, but NI? Can't he dig a little deeper and pull out a relative from Brazil? He is good enough, he tells his daddy he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 NI fans are lovely ! They like Heroes on the pitch, not moaners in the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Damn, took the maggot but didn't take the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Great place for fishing NI ! Campy will love it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 He really is a scumbag barstard desperado.Words cant explain how much I detest the judas tosspot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Wow ! get it off you chest lad Commons does not even appear on my radar. It's only a game in the end of the day, light entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 . It's only a game in the end of the day, light entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 he'll be saying next he never wanted to play for england and always supported ni anyway tw4t hope they feck him off aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 playing for ireland is a step down from playing in the A league , i bet leacock is looking for an irish cousin as we speak:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 playing for ireland is a step down from playing in the A league , i bet leacock is looking for an irish cousin as we speak:D It's got you attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 dont take it persoal fever , a league football is *****, but the irish league football is shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 dont take it persoal fever , a league football is *****, but the irish league football is shocking. How many of the NI team play in the irish league ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 ohh its a quiz now is it? well the answer is 5 your turn now fever, how much is it to get in the bridgeford end and also how much is a pie and a pint at the shitty ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 well its all gone quiet over there, well its all gone quiet over there, well it all gone quiet. all gone quiet all gone quiet over there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 http://www.nffcretail.com/chooseevent.aspx You can find out on the above site. When I do go to Nottingham I drive the 300 + mile return trip same day. I take my boy with me when he's not training. I don't drink at Football matches & would not eat a pie from anywhere. It would only be too easy to find out how much a pint of beer is & a pie for that matter. But I go to matches for my enjoyment not to fit in with some expectation you may have. My next game is Portsmouth away on my boys birthday. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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