Former Aston Villa defender Derrick Williams has come out in support of disgraced youth boss Kevin MacDonald after the veteran coach was sacked by the club in August following an investigation into claims of bullying that stretched back over 25 years.

The parallels are striking. For Liechtenstein in Vaduz almost 23 years ago read Gibraltar in the Victoria Stadium on Saturday.

Cork City FC’s climb back towards the summit of Irish football this season hasn’t gone unnoticed in Irish football circles.

THE solicitor acting on behalf of Cork City players and staff yesterday described the standoff which has enveloped the League of Ireland club as the worst he has seen during his career in employment law.

THE search for a replacement for Paul Doolin is already well under way at Cork City.

FORAS, the independent Cork City Supporter’s Trust, has called off a planned protest at tonight's game against Bohemians in Turner's Cross.

THE High Court has adjourned for one week an order for the winding up of the Cork City Football Club holding company, brought by one of the club’s ex-players who claims he is owed €36,570.

The High Court has adjourned for one week an order for the winding up the holding company of Cork City Football Club brought by one of the club's ex-players, former Ireland International Gareth Farrelly.

CORK CITY return to the High Court this morning as former player and Irish international Gareth Farrelly brings a winding-up petition against the Leesiders.

THE FAI have dismissed as “unfounded” criticism by Gareth Farrelly that the association could not be trusted to help resolve his claims of unpaid wages by Cork City.

Cork City entertain Galway United in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Turner's Cross, kick-off 7.45pm.

Cork City will be looking to close the gap at the top of the table when they take on Cobh Ramblers at Turner’s Cross tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Following a comprehensive win over Bray Wanderers on Friday night, Cork City take on Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

HAVING worked together during the week to guide the Irish U23 side to a 1-0 win over their northern counterparts, Pat Fenlon and Alan Mathews will occupy opposing dugouts tomorrow evening as Bohemians host Cork City in the eircom League Premier Division at Dalymount Park (kick-off 7pm, Setanta Ireland).

Bohemians and Cork City go head-to-head in Sunday’s televised clash at Dalymount Park (kick-off 7pm).

Cork City will be hoping to hit a bit of form when they take on Paul Cook’s Sligo Rovers at Turner’s Cross tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Cork City’s midfielder Gareth Farrelly could miss the rest of the season after undergoing anoperation in Liverpool over the weekend.

For Cork, John O’Flynn and Dave Mooney have recovered from knocks that kept them out of the game against Limerick and both are in contention to return to the side

Cork City welcome champions Drogheda United to Turner’s Cross for this eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash, kick-off 7.45pm.

Struggling Galway United will be hoping to kick-start their season as they take on Cork City at Terryland Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Cork City v Derry City

THE TELEVISION cameras will be back in Turner’s Cross for the second time in four days when Cork City host Derry City in a significant Premier Division game tonight (kick off 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2).

Cork City entertain Drogheda United in tonight’s Setanta Sports Cup clash at Turner’s Cross, kick-off 8.05pm.

Shamrock Rovers will be hoping to continue their fine start to the season when they entertain Cork City at Tolka Park tonight, kick-off 8.00pm.

Sligo Rovers 0 Cork City 1

Bohemians 0 Cork City 2

Bohemians entertain Cork City in tonight's FAI Ford Cup semi-final clash at Dalymount Park, kick-off 7.30pm.

THE essential difference between a cup final and a cup semi-final is that, assuming their team has at least given a good account of itself, fans will respond to defeat in the final with disappointment but to defeat in a semi with dismay.

It emerged today that Cork City boss Damien Richardson could miss the FAI Cup final with a touchline ban if the Leesiders get to the RDS on Cup final day on December 2.

Bray Wanderers 1 Cork City 1

UCD 1 Cork City 2

Cork City's Gareth Farrelly has recovered from a hamstring injury to play in tonights clash against Shamrock Rovers at Turners Cross.

“GOD is gone,” Denis Behan quipped when Roy O’Donovan finally left Cork City for Sunderland in August.

Cork City 0 Galway United 0

Cork City take on Galway United in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Turner's Cross, kick-off 7.45pm.

WITH Drogheda United engaged in matters European this week, Shamrock Rovers will be looking to cut the gap at the top of the eircom Premier Division to just four points when they host Longford Town at Tolka Park tonight (8pm).

Cork City will go ahead of Sligo and Bohemians into fourth in the table if they beat Bray Wanderers in tonight's televised eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Turner's Cross (kick-off 8pm).

Waterford United 0 Cork City 3

Bohemians 2 Cork City 1

St. Patrick's Athletic 1 Cork City 1

CORK CITY’S Joe Gamble is a serious doubt for this evening’s Intertoto Cup second round meeting with Hammarby at Turner’s Cross (kick off 7.30pm).

Cork City’s ‘FIFA Two’ Colin Healy and Gareth Farrelly look set to make their competitive first-team debuts in Tuesday’s eircom League of Ireland Cup clash against Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

Cork City manager Damien Richardson is hoping Colin Healy and Gareth Farrelly could play a part in next Tuesday’s League Cup clash with Bohemians.

Cork City will face Icelandic opposition for the first time in their history in tomorrow’s Intertoto Cup game against Valur in Reykjavik.

COLIN HEALY and Gareth Farrelly will have to see out the rest of their sentence after the Court Of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) in Switzerland yesterday rejected Cork City’s appeal against the FIFA ruling which has kept the two players on the sideline since they signed for the club in February.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, have rejected Cork City FC's appeal on FIFA's decision to prevent Colin Helay and Gareth Farrelly playing for the club until July.

Cork City boss Damien Richardson has invited Cavan senior footballer Cian Mackey to train with the first team later this month.

Cork City face Derry City at Turner’s Cross in what is a crucial game for both sides, kick-off 7.45pm.

Cork City will be looking to leap-frog Bohemians in the eircom League Premier Division table as they welcome the Gypsies to Turner's Cross tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

ST Patrick’s Athletic manager Johnny McDonnell has hit out at the abuse which goalkeeper Barry Ryan endured from a section of the crowd during Cork City’s 1-0 victory at Turner’s Cross on Thursday night.