A motion in Britain's house of Commons has been tabled by glory hunter Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson stating that if FIFA decide players from Ireland's northern six counties could choose to play for the Republic, Sectarianism could creep back into Northern Ireland's football scene.
There are many of us who would argue that the IFA hasn't yet cured the scourge of sectarianism despite Mr Donaldson's claims.

Derry born Manchester United Darron Gibson was hurled into the spotlight recently when the IFA objected to his selection for the Republic's senior squad, saying he had no ties with the country

Fifa initially ruled that Gibson could play for the Republic

IFA chief Howard Wells said he was "staggered" at the recent proposal by FIFA who wrote to Irish FA officials in the North and their FAI counterparts in the Republic suggesting players born anywhere in Ireland could choose to turn out for either team