Former Cork City player Derek Coughlan argues that the rebirth of the League of Ireland has to be a priority for a reformed FAI.

Ireland 4 Israel 0: Reece Grego-Cox felt honoured to escalate Ireland’s U21 European Championship qualification crusade yesterday against Israel.

JAMES McCARTHY last night refused to criticise Giovanni Trapattoni for his shock demotion from the Ireland senior squad to the U21s.