'To question someone like Johnny, how outspoken he's been on mental health, I just think it's poor form'
Shane Supple has spoken up on behalf of former Ipswich Town team-mate Jonathan Walters.
Shane Supple has spoken up on behalf of former Ipswich Town team-mate Jonathan Walters.
The Irish legend has caused ructions with comments about Jon Walters and Alex Ferguson at an Off The Ball event with Gary Neville.
Walters has responded to comments made by Roy Keane this week.
Roy Keane launched a stinging attack on the trio and confirmed his intention on returning to management.
The former Ireland international spoke about the death of his mother on last night’s show.
The recently-retired Ireland striker has opened up about the death of his brother.
Seamus Coleman and Mick McCarthy have paid tribute to the retiring Jon Walters.
The forward scored 14 goals in 54 international appearances for Ireland.
‘He’s a player you’d welcome with open arms, how good he is and what he can do for the country.’
Jon Walters was critical of aspects of Ireland’s performance last night, but also remained optimistic for the future.
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The Ireland striker was on Goals on Sunday, and was asked about the falling out between himself, Roy Keane and Harry Arter.
The 35-year-old suffered the injury while in action for Ipswich Town last Saturday.
Plus, Rafa Benitez’s tribute to a retiring ex-Liverpool defender.
The Ireland boss has stood by his assistant and reaffirmed that morale in the Irish camp was not low.
The 34-year-old drops down a division after making just six appearances for Burnley.
But it was all quickly defused, the boss says.
Martin O’Neill’s assistant is disappointed Sean Maguire won’t be involved next week, and says it took him 20-25 international games to find his feet.
The striker said he would have retired this summer had the Boys in Green reached the World Cup.
The Burnley footballer was just 11 years old when his mum died.
The 34-year-old was reportedly the subject of interest from Sunderland, but now faces another two months out.
The ex-Potters forward would like to see his international manager take over from Mark Hughes.
Seamus Coleman and Jon Walters have joined up with the Boys in Green ahead of their vital World Cup play-off games.
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche has been discussing the Ireland forward’s fitness issues.
The Irish striker could be absent for much longer than expected.
Martin O’Neill named his provisional squad this afternoon, and said that the striker will be out for ‘a number of weeks’ with a knee injury.
Jon Walters and James McCarthy both face a race to be fit ahead of next month’s games.
Martin O’Neill was remaining upbeat despite seeing his side suffer what could prove a costly loss.
The Ireland skipper insists all is not lost despite suffering a major setback tonight.
Group D’s current top two face off at the Aviva Stadium this evening.
Georgia played Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Tbilisi.
The Burnley star has struggled to recapture his Euro 2016 form for the Boys in Green.
Both the Burnley attacker and John O’Shea took a full part in training today.
The Burnley striker has been ruled out of this weekend’s Premier League meeting with Tottenham, while team-mate Jeff Hendrick is also a doubt.
The 33-year-old attacker required treatment after picking up a knock.
The Burnley midfielder was cleared of violent disorder earlier this month.
Sean Dyche’s men enjoyed a good run-out in their pre-season friendly at Tallaght Stadium.
Jon Walters says the desire to play regular first-team football prompted his move to Burnley.
The striker is in Ireland with his new team-mates this week as the Clarets prepare for the season ahead.