Dunphy pays tribute to skipper Keane
Wednesday, 8 September 2010 07:55Eamon Dunphy has claimed that Robbie Keane is one of the greatest players to ever wear the Irish shirt.
Speaking on RTÉ's Euro Extra web-only programme, in response to a viewer's question as to why the panel never criticise the Irish captain, the frequently outspoken RTÉ pundit said: 'Robbie Keane has been an outstanding player for Ireland, one of the greatest players in an Ireland shirt ever.
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'The fact that he is not in the Spurs side at the moment is neither here nor there.'
'There is a certain element in the media here (in Ireland), and they probably find support among some fans, that don't like Robbie Keane. I love Robbie Keane.'
'I think he is a great pro and he has been a great international for Ireland. He is our record goalscorer by a mile. He always turns up to play. He leads the team, and I think he is a great lad.'
'It's unqualified praise.'
John Giles added: 'Keane is our best player'.
