Mick McCarthy: Disrespect inspired famous Ireland win against Holland

Mick McCarthy has revealed how Dutch ‘disrespect’ inspired his Republic of Ireland team to its famous victory against Louis Van Gaal’s side at Lansdowne Road in 2001.

That 1-0 win for the hosts secured a World Cup play-off against Iran, which would subsequently see Ireland qualify for the following year’s World Cup.

It all but eliminated the Netherlands from the equation and it remains one of Lansdowne Road’s most iconic memories.