Keane 'standing up for team' - Houghton

Former Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton has defended Roy Keane’s decision to criticise the team’s World Cup preparations.

Thu, 23 May, 2002 - 18:24

Former Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton has defended Roy Keane’s decision to criticise the team’s World Cup preparations.

Keane has been sent home following comments he made about the state of the team’s facilities which prompted a ‘‘slanging match’’ between the Manchester United skipper and Republic manager Mick McCarthy.

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