PHILIP MURPHY,
Sir, - The events surrounding Neil Lennon's enforced retirement from international soccer are appalling.
Northern Ireland has been deprived of its best player by the threats of a bigoted few. It puts into perspective the "controversy" surrounding Roy Keane's exclusion (both imposed and self-imposed) from the Republic of Ireland team. There are some things more important than one's pride. - Yours, etc.,
PHILIP MURPHY,
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