McAteer absolves McCarthy of blame

Jason McAteer insists Mick McCarthy should shoulder none of the blame for his nation’s World Cup row.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2002 - 08:10

Jason McAteer insists Mick McCarthy should shoulder none of the blame for his nation’s World Cup row.

McAteer says the Football Association of Ireland have taken the easy option by accepting McCarthy’s decision to quit this week.

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