Could Ireland's Call Make Delap a Lions Bolter?

Could Ireland's call make Delap a Lions bolter?

Heimir Hallgrimsson remains hopeful that Liam Delap will follow in the footsteps of his father and represent the Republic of Ireland at senior international level.

Heimir's funny glass half-full reason he's hoping Delap could play for Ireland

HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON has not given up hope of getting Liam Delap to play for Ireland – because he has not told him to f*** off. And the Ireland boss is not telling Séamus Coleman where to go as he believes he still has a role to play on the pitch. Hallgrimsson’s side take on Senegal and Luxembourg on June 6 and 10 GettyThe powerful striker is hot property after impressing for relegated Ipswich Town in the Premier League[/caption] Chelsea are expe…

‘He didn’t say f**k off’: Heimir Hallgrímsson hopeful Liam Delap may represent Ireland

Head coach met England under-21 striker, whose father Rory was an Ireland international

‘Well, he didn’t say f**k off!’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson still hoping Liam Delap’s future is in green after meeting with Ipswich Town striker

Heimir Hallgrimsson insists the door remains open for Liam Delap to switch his allegiance to Ireland, joking the England U-21 striker “didn’t say f**k off” when the pair sat down recently to discuss his international future.

Hallgrimsson: Delap Didn't Tell Me to F**k Off!

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has revealed he recently met Blues striker Liam Delap to sound him out about switching international allegiance.

Irish journalists certainly enjoyed Heimir Hallgrímsson's answers when he was asked about the possibility of the sought-after striker Liam Delap playing for him on the Irish national football team.