Refusal to pick Reid makes no sense

IT’S not exactly on the same scale as Saipan — praise the Lord — but the footballing nation again finds itself split down the middle by an Irish midfielder for the first time since those unforgettable events on that Pacific Island six years ago.

While one side rails against the perceived slight against Andy Reid, the other responds by pointing towards a World Cup Group Eight qualifying table showing Ireland in second spot and undefeated after three games.

Last night’s meaningless result won’t change that.