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Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton INPHO/James Crosbie

Should Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan boycott RTÉ programme?

The two former Liverpool and Ireland stars are under pressure over proposed appearance on an RTÉ programme sponsored by The Irish Sun, which has been the subject of 22-year boycott by Liverpool supporters over its coverage of Hillsborough. Should they go ahead with the appearance?

FORMER IRELAND SOCCER internationals Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton are under pressure to withdraw from an RTÉ programme sponsored by The Irish Sun.

The two former Liverpool players have been criticised by fans after it emerged that the tabloid newspaper – which has been been the subject of a 22-year long boycott by Liverpool supporters and people on Merseyside - will sponsor a live edition of RTÉ’s Premier Soccer Saturday programme later this month.

The Sun has been boycotted over allegations it made about Liverpool supporters in the aftermath of the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster, in which 96 people were crushed to death.

Both players have said they would consult with RTÉ regarding the issue before making a decision but should they boycott the show in light of the controversy?


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