WE WISH HE WOULD HAVE

Last updated : 16 September 2002 By editor

He told Ireland's Sunday Independent: "Uriah Rennie took some stick for stepping between us but I am thankful he did because Roy would have ripped my head off.

"I saw the referee going for the red card and shouted 'No, no, no'. I didn't want him sent off.

"As Roy was walking off, I couldn't believe it. I knew he was going to get even more stick. I couldn't understand why he had done it."

McAteer added: "I just wish he would shut up and do what he is best at.

"He has lost so many friends and admirers over this and I can't understand it.