The notion that Ferguson was being lined up for United in the short-term was far-fetched.

UEFA's executive committee go into conclave in October to decide on the shootout against Turkey.

Crowds are up, as is the buzz, but the anticipated duopoly of Shamrock Rovers and Derry City has yet to spark.

It may have been two-and-a-half years ago but the awkwardness hadn't become outdated when the aggrieved player last week chose to air his disgust.

It's unlikely to subside anytime soon, given the rise of far-right groups in the country and their online presence.

Last weekend’s sixth round of five Premier Division fixtures attracted an overall turnout of 22,172 fans.

All the indications, including soundbites from Kenny himself, point towards Shane Duffy’s exclusion.

The empowerment felt by women to stand up and be heard is sure to manifest in further friction before a ball is kicked.

To be spoken of in the same company as the Donegal duo Packie Bonner and Shay Given is laudable in its own right but to be ahead of them at the same stage — in this most competitive of eras — amplifies his progress.

Rovers have a genuine task to retain their crown and become only the second team in history to secure four golds on the bounce.