Rejected petition Creation of a United Kingdom (Team GB) Football Team

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Throughout History our country's best days
where as Great Britain. If we play as team GB or UK
by merging the home nations football teams, we would have a better selection of British talent and a more united country. If this team where to compete, all citizens of the UK would be able to enjoy in the national teams footballing efforts.

When you look at history England was small but Great Britain was Large. Its time to bring Great Britain to the most important sport in the World. This will improve national pride, prestige and unity. this should happen as soon as possible.
"Britannia could rule the pitch"

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

For the Football Associations of the four home nations to decide upon.

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Date submitted 14 July 2014
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