Chris Coleman admits he rejected Ireland’s call

Wales manager Chris Coleman has revealed he considered playing for Ireland but his Irish father Paddy told him to pledge his future to Wales.

Chris Coleman admits he rejected Ireland’s call
Wed, 22 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
Phil Blanche

Coleman, a solid defender, played nearly 600 games for Swansea, Crystal Palace, Blackburn, and Fulham in a 15-year senior career and won 32 caps for Wales.

He caught the attention of then Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton as a young player.

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