Why dont the UK put a team in the Olympics football ?

[Moonax]

Originally Posted by Doink they dont have to merge together all they need to do is agree to put a team in, i know cameroon take it as a serious contest and it would give younger fringe players the chance of winning a medal and also gain international experience. they have to be u23 anyway with i think 2 overage players. i know managers would winge but i think it would be good for the combined national teams and it would also prove once and for all if a Great Britian team would work!

They would have to merge. You have to be recognised by FIFA in order to put a team in. There is no British football federation, hence no British Olympic team.