Source: SKY_Sports
Murphy bemused by snub
Daryl Murphy has revealed his disappointment at being omitted from the latest Republic of Ireland squad.[LNB] The Sunderland striker has been a regular in Giovanni Trapattoni's plans in recent times, but was cut by the Italian for the latest round of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.[LNB]Ireland face a crunch double-header against Bulgaria and Italy over the course of the next week as they look to make positive strides on the road to South Africa.[LNB]Murphy is understandably frustrated at being forced to miss such crucial contests, but admits his biggest gripe is with the Irish coaching set-up for not explaining their decision to leave him out.[LNB]He told the Sunderland Echo: "I know they are not obliged to speak to us when we are not selected, but communication is a big thing and it would have been nice to get a quick call.[LNB]Honour"As it was, the first I knew was when the squad was announced in the papers and on the telly.[LNB]"It is disappointing. Playing for your country is the biggest honour in football and I have been pretty much third-choice striker for Ireland in the last few squads.[LNB]"I don't really see that I have done anything wrong, so I don't know why I'm not involved this time.[LNB]"I'm not going to sulk about it and I would go and play for Ireland any time at the drop of a hat.[LNB]"But it would have been good to be told that I wasn't going to be in these squads and why."[LNB]
