HARRY ARTER OUT OF REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SQUAD

Harry Arter out of Ireland squad for Wales and Poland games


Harry Arter has not linked up with the Republic of Ireland squad today ahead of Thursday's Nations League match against Wales.

The midfielder played for Cardiff in their 3-2 defeat to Arsenal yesterday and has reportedly asked not to be included in Martin O'Neill's Ireland squad.

Arter had a dispute with assistant Roy Keane this summer but O'Neill said last week that the situation has since been defused

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Reports say no injury to Harry Arter; just that he isn't 'happy' with the Irish set-up and the involvement of Roy Keane

Can't blame him on that one and another City man rested for two weeks!

What is the point of Roy Keane?

Can't understand how Keane is allowed anywhere the Irish set up. Didn't he walk out on his country on the eve of the World Cup because of personal differences with McCarthy? I know McCarthy is a pain but how can you do that and then be allowed back?

Of course it's because of Keane, but it's nice to hear the reason given is to 'concentrate on club football' - Our Club!! Harry is a Bluebird

Got to sign this guy permanently

He cares that much about our club he wont even play against our Country What a guy

Noel Hunt says he is extremely surprised that an argument between Republic of Ireland international assistant manager Roy Keane and Harry Arter was made public.

Arter is not part of the Ireland squad for the UEFA Nations League game against Wales this week after telling manager Martin O'Neill that he wanted to concentrate on club football - he is currently on loan from Bournemouth to Cardiff.

However, O'Neill admitted today that a bust-up with Keane the week of the June friendly against the USA might have played a part in Arter's decision.

Former international Hunt (35), now player-assistant manager with League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford FC, told the Soccer Republic Extra podcast that arguments were commonplace but discussing them openly with the media was not.

"It does happen. It's a case of people over-caring, wanting to win, tempers boiling over," he said. "But they are dealt with in-house.
"So when the manager came out and said it I was a bit shocked. That's not normally the procedure.

"Something clearly has gone on. Whatever way it went down, it's a little bit finnicky for me.

"Maybe it should have been kept quiet and dampened down."
Hunt doubts that Arter has taken the decision purely out of concern for his club prospects. The 28-year-old has earned 15 caps since making his debut against England in 2015.

"You hear players doing that in the latter stages of their international career, and probably retiring from international duty to concentrate on club football for longevity. But Arter isn't the oldest of players.

"It doesn't wash with me. Obviously, something has gone on and both parties must not be happy so it's best that he's not involved."

Ireland look to have troubles for Thursday and Denmark can't get a team.
Could be a good weekend!