An angry John Delaney last night called on Brian Kerr to apologise for his claim the FAI’s initial approach for Martin O’Neill had come before Ireland’s 2-1 defeat to Sweden.

Ireland captain Robbie Keane and the host of stars at LA Galaxy stuttered again at the weekend as they were beaten 1-0 by New York Red Bulls.

David Beckham netted twice from the spot but the Los Angeles Galaxy’s three-match Asian tour ended on a losing note with a penalty shoot-out defeat to a South China Invitational side at Hong Kong Stadium.