Keane 'irreplaceable' - Voller

Germany coach Rudi Voller believes Ireland have suffered a massive blow to their World Cup hopes following the axing of captain Roy Keane.

Sat, 25 May, 2002 - 09:07

Germany coach Rudi Voller believes Ireland have suffered a massive blow to their World Cup hopes following the axing of captain Roy Keane.

The two teams meet in a Group E clash in Ibaraki on June 5, and Voller sees Keane’s departure as a boost to Germany’s hopes of qualifying for the second stage.

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Courts Soccer RWC2019 Place: Ibaraki Place: Saipan Person: Keane Person: Voller Person: Rudi Voller Person: Roy Keane Person: Mick McCarthy Event: World Cup Organisation: Germany Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Republic

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