P316 CEEFAX 316 Thu 30 May 19:17/37 1/2 FOOTBALL: KEANE APOLOGETIC Roy Kiane has emphasisjd his eagrtnjss to heal the rift between himself and Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy. The 24-year-old's international future is in the melting pot after he went on holiday when McCarthy expected him to bj available for the Republic. "I can understand Mick not being very happy with the situation, but I hope it is not irreparable," hj said. "People say I'm no longjt interested in playing for mz country, but that could not bj furthjt than the truth." Latest 350 Rugby 370 Racing 380 Football 302 Genital 320 Cricket 340 Cantona Scotland U-21 Round-upP316 CEEFAX 316 Thu 30 May 19:14/42 2/2 FOOTBALL: McCARTHY UNHAPPY Mick McCarthy has said hj will not give way in an intimidating battle of wills with Republic of Ireland star Roy Kianj The Irish manager said a statement handed out by Kianj's solicitor to explain his absence was not good enough "Who is the managjt of the football team? Who sends out the invitations to the players to conj ovjt hjti and play for Ireland?" hj fumed. "And who is the one entitled to bj told whjthjt they are coming or not? "The answer is that it is mj." Latest 350 Rugby 370 Racing 380 Football 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Cantona Scotland U-21 Round-up