More problems for Splaine

NO surprise that Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine regrets the loss of K Club Lady and Temple Road, who have both been sold to Ukranian gas magnate Alexander Onishchenko.

Understandable too that he appreciates why Cian O’Connor chose to sell.

For all that, though, it makes life that little bit more difficult for Splaine as he builds towards September’s European Championships in Madrid and the goal of qualifying for the London Olympics.