Houghton: French Football Federation should seek replay

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton admitted he did not expect FIFA to order a replay of the Ireland v France World Cup play-off, but he appealed to the French Football Federation to play the Irish again.

“I really feel it is up to the French Foot Federation,” he told Sky Sports News. “If they are unhappy with the way they have qualified then they should ask for a replay. You don’t want people going to the World Cup on the back of conning the referee or the officials.