'That’s not true at all': Doherty hits back at Whelan's 'no hurt' comments

As a 33-year-old on the brink of his 50th cap tomorrow, and unlike his peers Robbie Brady and Shane Duffy, without major tournament experience, Doherty fits into Whelan’s target category.

Ireland's Matt Doherty celebrates scoring his side's second goal. Pic: Kostadin Andonov/Inpho

No matter how much Matt Doherty tunes out of the Ireland football discourse he’s unable to avoid the cacophony of noise.

Especially so when the flak originates from players who've been there.