Keogh’s dream about to come to fruition

When Carlow-born John Keogh sits down at a packed Parkhead tomorrow night, he’ll know the circuitous journey taken by his son Richard has all been worth it.

That Keogh has had to wait until his 29th year for a competitive cap is noteworthy enough but doing so against Ireland’s probable rivals for the second automatic European Championship qualifying spot carries added significance.

Marc Wilson’s injury-enforced absence for the battle with Scotland presents Martin O’Neill with a cavity that he’s already filled in his mind, the Ireland manager admitted yesterday.