O’Neill disappointed allegiance dispute took religious turn

Martin O’Neill says he has made known to Michael O’Neill his disappointment at the Northern Ireland manager’s recent criticism of the FAI’s recruitment of players north of the border.

“I’d like to know the number of players we’re really talking about,” said the Republic of Ireland manager.

“I’m not in control of everything. The most important thing for me is the senior side. In my time, four years, I’ve not taken a player so naturally when I see this coming up, and I’m the spokesperson for the association, particularly at senior level, then I’m disappointed at the comments, and I’ve told him that. Really disappointed.