Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says Harry Arter and Roy Keane row only escalated after loss to Wales1:16 Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says it was a 'mountain out of a molehill' with regards to Harry Arter's dispute with Roy Keane Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says it was a 'mountain out of a molehill' with regards to Harry Arter's dispute with Roy KeaneRepublic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill believes the row between Roy Keane and Harry Arter was exaggerated following the heavy loss to Wales. Reports of their disagreement surfaced ahead of Ireland's match in Wales, which they went on to lose 4-1 in what was their Nations League opener. I do appreciate that some things can certainly escalate, and that was the case," O'Neill told Sky Sports. It was chosen here to be going in the opposite direction, probably because we lost the game against Wales and didn't perform at all." Arter is back in the Republic of Ireland fold after missing last month's games against Poland and Wales, with O'Neill acknowledging he was not chosen following the altercation with Keane.

Source: Sky sports October 13, 2018 06:00 UTC