FAI to apply for Healy to replace Keane

The FAI will make a formal application to FIFA within the next few hours to bring Colin Healy to Japan as a replacement for Roy Keane.

FAI to apply for Healy to replace Keane
Wed, 29 May, 2002 - 13:08
Mark Gallagher, Izumo

By Mark Gallagher, Izumo

The FAI will make a formal application to FIFA within the next few hours to bring Colin Healy to Japan as a replacement for Roy Keane.

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