Heimir on Israel row: 'Not clever' to take the headlines

[admin]

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has expressed gratitude at the support he has received in the wake of the Israeli FA's furious reaction to his comments about the highly contentious UEFA Nations League games.

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[Twobob]

Seems F.I.F.A / U.E.F.A and the F.A.I all agree that Israel are allowed to take part , is it proper that the Irish players should be questioned about their taking part ... ?

[Bo]

Seems F.I.F.A / U.E.F.A and the F.A.I all agree that Israel are allowed to take part , is it proper that the Irish players should be questioned about their taking part ... ?

Well the FAI disagreed with the decision but they were overruled and had to comply with EUFA. The players would have the right to withdraw as individuals, none have done so far ?

[Twobob]

Well the FAI disagreed with the decision but they were overruled and had to comply with EUFA. The players would have the right to withdraw as individuals, none have done so far ?

Apparently they are to have discussions this Friday .

[Bo]

Apparently they are to have discussions this Friday .

I think that’s more too do with how they will engage with the Israeli players, shaking hands, exchanging shirts etc.
it will be interesting to see how many viewers RTE get for the match itself ?

[Twobob]

I think that’s more too do with how they will engage with the Israeli players, shaking hands, exchanging shirts etc.
it will be interesting to see how many viewers RTE get for the match itself ?

I'd imagine it'll be par ....... if not slightly up ..

[Twobob]

Starting to fall apart and lay the blame firstly at U.E.F.A then the F.A.I. ...... it should never have come to the point where any of the players had to make decisions .