Perth Australia U16's academy team in England

[Supersub6]

Blue --I have been trying to find the dates of their games in England, particularly as I think they are playing both Sunderland and Middlesbrough, however, U have not been able to find any details at all.
Have you any information from your end because I would go and watch if I knew when and where.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

But he carries a British (EU?) passport as my wife and I and his Mum are English--does that help?

I'm curious on this issue blueheeler1. Does your grandson have dual nationality or is he deemed to be an Australian?

[blueheeler1]

Blue --I have been trying to find the dates of their games in England, particularly as I think they are playing both Sunderland and Middlesbrough, however, U have not been able to find any details at all.
Have you any information from your end because I would go and watch if I knew when and where.

I am more than happy to give you the itinerary as I know it.

There is the usual caveat that "game dates and times might change"

There was one interesting comment from Glory and that was to nominate, in advance, any English or Perth family members who will be at the games as they need to notify the gate of their names so that they can gain entry.

Does that suggest the games are being played behind locked doors?

My daughter is concerned about me giving game information out on the Forum and I shall abide by her wishes but if you like to email me on "[email protected]" I would be pleased to send it to you.

[blueheeler1]

I'm curious on this issue blueheeler1. Does your grandson have dual nationality or is he deemed to be an Australian?

Yes BT he does have dual nationality. As do my wife, myself, my son and my daughter--all British born but now Australians.

It follows that their Australian children can also apply for a British passport due to the fact their parents or one of their parents are British. If not, then dual nationality could not apply.

However, I do not know how far one can go back in Australia with your family history to enjoy this dual nationality arrangement with Britain. Grandparents?

You don't necessarily relinquish your birth right just because you change countries. America used to be an exception to this but not sure you can't have dual nationality in America nowadays.

Personally my wife and I travel on Australian passports purely because it gets us most places in the world without the need for visas. And a British passport will cost me another passport fee unnecessarily.

But when I come back to Blighty I have to stand at customs in "the other queue" whilst EU passport holders just walk through.

No biggie but a tad frustrating.

The Queen is the sovereign ruler over Australia.

Whilst I am certain Australia will one day choose to become a Republic a by-product is that it will challenge this dual nationality process for sure.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Thanks for heads up on that blueheeler1. Odd that you have to go to the "other" queue being a British born Commonwealth citizen and all that.

[Supersub6]

I am more than happy to give you the itinerary as I know it.

There is the usual caveat that "game dates and times might change"

There was one interesting comment from Glory and that was to nominate, in advance, any English or Perth family members who will be at the games as they need to notify the gate of their names so that they can gain entry.

Does that suggest the games are being played behind locked doors?

My daughter is concerned about me giving game information out on the Forum and I shall abide by her wishes but if you like to email me on "[email protected]" I would be pleased to send it to you.

Many thanks --I have sent you an email.

[blueheeler1]

Many thanks --I have sent you an email.

And I've replied!

[1959_60]

Good luck to the lad - I really hope he makes it.

An whether he does or doesn't I hope that he enjoys the experience.