Murdoch fury over Connolly call-up row

Wimbledon manager Stuart Murdoch believes the Republic of Ireland could have “tarnished” David Connolly’s reputation in the row over his call-up.

Connolly, who was a member of the Republic’s World Cup squad in the summer, was mystified when he was left out of the original squad to face Greece by caretaker Ireland manager Don Givens despite scoring nine goals in five games.