' Harry Arter / Roy Keane '

Roy Keane has spoken to Harry Arter and sorted out their differeances and has named Arter in their Squad for their next two International games.

Cardiff midfielder Harry Arter has been named in provisional Republic of Ireland squad for Nations League games against Denmark and Wales.



Roy Keane and Harry Arter patch up differences to delight of Martin O'Neill.

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Roy Keane and Harry Arter patch up differences to delight of Martin O'Neill



Irish News


Thursday 4th October 2018


Roy Keane and Harry Arter have patched up their differences and the Cardiff City midfielder is back in the Ireland squad.

But Declan Rice - as expected - has not made himself available for the Nations League games against Denmark and Wales.

Ireland boss Martin O’Neill remains “hopeful” that Rice could still side with Ireland despite strong suggestions in the UK today that he will side with England.

But Arter is back in the mix having made himself unavailable for last month’s games against Wales and Poland.

He stepped away in protest following a series of furious summer bust ups with assistant manager Keane, as revealed by Mirror Sport.

O’Neill said today: “It’s fine. Roy and Harry have had a conversation and Harry is pretty happy and wants to be in the squad and play.

“He wants to put it behind him and Harry does as well. Harry is pretty happy with the outcome (of the meeting with Keane) and is back in the squad.

“I’m delighted as we don’t have that many players playing in the Premier League even though his club side is finding it difficult.”

O’Neill continued: “Harry is back in the squad and wants to play. I think we’ve all learned something from it.

“The game is about trying to prove people wrong and that’s it. The conversation between the two went excellently. They put it right and that’s the case. I’m happy.”

Meanwhile, O’Neill said he remains in contact with both Rice and the player's father and has not given up hope that the West Ham teen will side with Ireland.

“I spoke to the family and to Declan,” he said. “They want a little more time to make their minds up and I’m comfortable with that. He hasn’t chosen anyone yet.

“I’m hopeful. I wouldn’t want to put a deadline on it, but you would want some sort of resolution as we’ve games to play but if he chose us I’d be delighted.”

Ex-Dundalk star Richie Towell has been called up for the first time but crocked skipper Seamus Coleman, Jon Walters and Robbie Brady are out.

Stephen Ward is a doubt with injury but Darragh Lenihan, Derrick Williams, Greg Cunningham, Alan Browne, Shane Long, Seanie Maguire and Scott Hogan return after missing last month's games.

Republic of Ireland Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough), Colin Doyle (Hearts), Sean McDermott (Kristiansund BK)

Defenders: Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Kevin Long (Burnley), John Egan, Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Darragh Lenihan, Derrick Williams (Blackburn Rovers), Greg Cunningham (Cardiff City)

Midfielders: Alan Judge (Brentford), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Shaun Williams (Millwall), David Meyler (Reading), Harry Arter (Cardiff City*), Daryl Horgan (Hibernian), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City), Richie Towell (Rotherham United*)

Forwards: Shane Long (Southampton), Graham Burke, Callum Robinson, Sean Maguire (Preston North End), Aiden O'Brien (Millwall), Scott Hogan (Aston Villa), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth)

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I wish they hadn't lol. I prefer him not to play for Ireland and stay inj free for us

Martin O'Neill: Harry Arter wants 'to prove people wrong' after 'excellent' talk with Roy Keane


Irish Examiner

Thursday 4th October 2018

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is confident Harry Arter and assistant boss Roy Keane can both move on after the midfielder was recalled for the Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales.

Arter, on loan at Cardiff from Bournemouth, opted to miss the September fixtures against Wales and Poland in the wake of the fallout from a row with Keane during a summer training camp.

O'Neill confirmed there had been positive dialogue and everyone is now looking to put the incident behind them as they prepare for the double-header at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

"Roy and Harry had conversations," O'Neill said.

"Harry is happy to be in the squad and wants to put it behind him, and I think Roy does as well."

O'Neill added at a press conference, quoted on www.rte.ie: "I think we have all learned something from it.



"I think there is a few people that he would like to prove wrong, and prove to himself for a start. The game is about trying to prove people wrong. The conversation they had was excellent."

Richie Towell, the former Dundalk midfielder on loan at Rotherham from Brighton, has earned a first call-up, but West Ham youngster Declan Rice is not included in the 32-man provisional squad.

"We have a number of players who do not play regularly in their sides. Richie at least is playing a few games now with Rotherham and will have more confidence," O'Neill said.

Rice, who can operate either as a defender or in midfield, continues to consider his international options.

O'Neill still hopes the 19-year-old, who has three friendly caps so far, will opt to remain with Ireland.

"I've spoken to Declan and the family. They want a little bit more time to make his mind up," he said. "He hasn't made a decision yet. I am hopeful."

Reports later emerged Rice was set to switch his allegiance to England, with suggestions plans were in place to lodge the relevant paperwork with world governing body FIFA.

Following his press conference, O'Neill told journalists he remained "hopeful" over Rice's situation.

"Until I get the story I can't really comment on it. All I can reiterate is what I've said in the room for the last hour. What I said to you was exactly how I felt about it," he said.

"Nothing surprises me in this life, but I'd be a bit surprised at that particular story."

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That Irish squad looks poor must of been desperate to bring Arter back