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Robbie Keane: Ireland Thanks Thierry Henry And Agrees With Calls For A Replay

Irish skipper accepts apology and would also like to see game replayed.

Nov 20, 2009 11:56:41 AM

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Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has issued a statement responding to Thierry Henry's earlier assertions that he felt that Wednesday's game between France and Giovanni Trapattoni's side should probably be replayed in the interests of fairness.

Henry had earlier refuted suggestions that he was a cheat, despite admitting that he had handled the ball in the run-up to France's winning goal, and accepted that a replay would be a just outcome after the controversy that has followed the incident.

The statement, on the FAI's official website, reads:

"On behalf of the Republic of Ireland players, I would like to thank Thierry Henry for his statement this afternoon (Friday) that in his opinion a replay would be the fairest option.

"As captain of the French team, to make such a statement took courage and honor, and all of us recognize that. As captain of the Republic of Ireland team, I would also be happy for a replay to happen in the interest of fair play so that whichever team qualifies, can do so with their heads held high.

"We can only hope that the French Football Federation might accept the wishes of both captains in the best interests of the game."

Zack Wilson, Goal.com

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