SPL: O'Neill leaps to Balde's defence

Martin O'Neill has launched a broadside at Hearts in defence of Bobo Balde.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2002 - 09:45

Martin O'Neill has launched a broadside at Hearts in defence of Bobo Balde.

Hearts were unhappy about a challenge made by Balde on Thomas Flogel in last month's game at Celtic.

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