Soccer · WorldCup2002
Players say no to Keane return
Tuesday, 28 May 2002Roy Keane's chances of a return to the Ireland squad were crushed today by his former international colleagues. Earlier this morning Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, in response to an interview in which Keane refused to rule out a return, kept the door open for a u-turn if the Manchester United midfielder apologised for his outburst.
But that door was shut firmly in Keane's face by the Ireland squad who issued a statement insisting they would not welcome him back into the fold. Irish Football Association press officer Brendan McKenna read the statement to a press conference.
Filed by Johnny Proby
