Grandparents rule

[David G Congalton]

Phil, I believe David was suggesting that we only use birth as a means for determining who you can play for and thus everyone was born in a country so they could represent that country. Thus no-one would be stateless.

I wasn't suggesting anything, just asking the question but you are right I was asking solely about country of birth with no other caveats.

I have always assumed that if you were born in Scotland, regardless of how you came to be born here or how long you stayed after your birth, you should be eligible to represent Scotland at international level, in anything that Scotland is represented at International level in.

I can see no arguments against the criteria of being eligible to represnt a country if were born in it. I would consider that a birthright.

In asking the original question I am seeking answers as to why all other criteria, including parentage and residency, should be considered acceptable means of eligibility for international selection, in order that I can give the matter fullest consideration and make an informed decision on how I should vote.