FIFA reject Keane stand-in plea

The Republic of Ireland must go into the World Cup a man down after FIFA rejected their request to replace axed skipper Roy Keane.

FIFA reject Keane stand-in plea
Fri, 31 May, 2002 - 17:02

The Republic of Ireland must go into the World Cup a man down after FIFA rejected their request to replace axed skipper Roy Keane.

The Football Association of Ireland wanted permission to fill the gap in their squad left by Keane, who was sent home in disgrace from the warm-up camp in Saipan after a blazing row with Republic boss Mick McCarthy.

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