Keane hints at sinister element behind Andy Reid furore

ROY KEANE reckons the media have whipped up a storm over Andy Reid’s omission from the Republic of Ireland side – because of Giovanni Trapattoni’s impressive start in charge.

Sunderland midfielder Reid was on the bench again for the 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against Cyprus at Croke Park on Wednesday amid reports of a clash with the veteran Italian coach.

Stoke’s Glenn Whelan and Manchester United rookie Darron Gibson were preferred in central midfield to the Black Cats’ duo of Reid and Liam Miller.