Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects the controversy surrounding the side's upcoming Israel fixtures to "heat up" after Thursday's friendly win over Qatar was disrupted .
Key facts
- •After the game, RTE reported that protesters were ejected from the ground, and McGrath expects more backlash before the Republic of Ireland face Israel in a neutral venue on 27…
- •Earlier this week, Republic of Ireland stalwart Seamus Coleman said the situation "should have been dealt with above us".
- •"I obviously listened to Seamus' interview and I think he was spot on," McGrath told BBC Sport NI.
- •"It's obviously a unique scenario.
- •The people [protesters], we have to listen to them, they have the right to do what they do, as long as it's done in a peaceful way, that's all that matters.
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects the controversy surrounding the side's upcoming Israel fixtures to "heat up" after Thursday's friendly win over Qatar was disrupted .
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