CORK CITY have warmed up in the nicest possible way for tonight’s Intertoto Cup game against Valur of Reykjavik with a dip in Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon hot springs — a novel and luxurious outdoor experience which had the club’s players and staff in raptures.

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

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has told his side they must cut out the defensive errors if they are to avoid another European embarrassment against Latvian league leaders Ventspils tonight.

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GLENN ROEDER laid down his credentials to the men who will decide his future when he steered Newcastle to a top-seven finish with a final day victory over champions Chelsea.

NEWCASTLE manager Graeme Souness has denied having rows with chairman Freddy Shepherd and midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

Cork City face a difficult clash against Lithuanian league leaders Ekranes tonight in the UEFA Cup, with star striker Neale Fenn missing.

In-form Drogheda United welcome Cork City tonight (7.45pm) with both clubs looking to step up the pressure on eircom League leaders Shelbourne.

Dutch legend Johan Neeskens stands in the way of Cork City making progress in the Intertoto Cup.

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Fulham’s dramatic 1-0 Intertoto Cup victory against Sochaux last night was soured by confirmation that their Republic of Ireland World Cup star Steve Finnan is injured and will miss the start of the Premiership season.

Graham Taylor has admitted he is planning for the new Premiership season on the basis that unsettled midfielder George Boateng will have left the club.

Fulham take on Aigaleo in tonight's Intertoto Cup third round second-leg clash.

Two late goals from Rijeka striker Sandro Klic denied St Patrick’s Athletic an away win in the first leg of their Intertoto Cup first round tie.