Republic of Ireland will be looking to continue their good form in Euro 2016 qualifying when they take on Scotland at a sell-out Celtic Park tomorrow.
Martin O’Neill’s side currently sit joint top with Poland of Group C on seven points with victories over Georgia and Gibraltar, and a late John O’Shea equaliser securing a 1-1 draw with world champions and group favourites, Germany.
However, the focus will unfortunately off the pitch for Ireland. after an incident involving assistant manager, Roy Keane occurred last night. It is alleged that an argument between Keane and a fan in the reception Portmarnock hotel turned physical, which led to the police being called.
O’Neill, as well as the FAI (Football Association of Ireland) have given Keane their full backing.
The FAI said: “The manager, Martin O'Neill, and the FAI are fully aware of the circumstances surrounding this event, and the assistant manager has their full support."
Gordon Strachan’s side may only have four points so far in qualifying, but have impressed in their narrow 2-1 defeat in Germany, a 2-2 draw with Poland, and a 1-0 victory over Georgia.
Ireland will be without midfielders James McCarthy and Glenn Whelan, while McCarthy will return to Everton for a treatment on his hamstring injury after a scan on Wednesday.
Marc Wilson was also ruled out, with Derby’s Richard Keogh among the candidates to be brought in the Irish defence.
Scotland will be without defender Alan Hutton, and full-back Phil Bardsley. Bardsley suffered an injury in Stoke City’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, and has been replaced by uncapped defender Callum Paterson.