Delaney seeks apology over Kerr claim O’Neill was approached before Sweden tie

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.

That home reversal to the Swedes was followed by a 1-0 loss to Austria four days later and spelt the end for Giovanni Trapattoni.

Last week former Ireland boss Kerr claimed the FAI had met with new Ireland manager O’Neill in Shanahan’s restaurant in Dublin before the Sweden game.