WORLD CUP 2002

MICHAEL MCMULLIN,

MICHAEL MCMULLIN,

Sir, - When it comes to football I bow to the superior insights of my three-year-old son. Whenever he sees Eamon Dunphy on screen he calls out: "Dad, look, it's the weakest link." Who am I to argue? - Yours, etc.,

MICHAEL MCMULLIN,

Knather Wood,

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Ballyshannon,

Co Donegal.

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Sir, - Now that sporting success at the highest levels can be gained by fair means or foul, please allow me to forecast a tie between Neil Back and Rivaldo as Sportsmen of the Year. - Yours, etc.,

MICHAEL J. DUFFY,

Castle Street,

Mullingar,

Co Westmeath.

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Sir, Paul Cullen writes (The Irish Times, June 6th) that Roy Keane's return to the squad "would require magnanimity from Mick McCarthy, acceptance from the players and an apology from the Corkman." Yes. But not necessarily in that order! - Yours, etc.,

EAMONN FINN,

Broadford Crescent,

Dublin 16.