Reid remains bullish over World Cup hopes

Republic of Ireland winger Steven Reid has revealed his sympathy for under-pressure manager Brian Kerr but insists the players need no extra motivation to qualify for the World Cup.

Speculation suggests Kerr will be out of a job if Ireland fail to clinch at least a play-off place come the end of their remaining two Group Four qualifying matches against Cyprus in Nicosia on Saturday, and against Switzerland at Lansdowne Road next Wednesday.