DAMIEN RICHARDSON is delighted to be involved with the sort of company the inaugural Dublin Super Cup will bring to the Aviva Stadium next month, having been yesterday named as manager of the Airtricity League XI.

ALEX FERGUSON believes Manchester United come face to face with the biggest obstacle to their quest to reclaim domestic superiority this season when they take on Chelsea in tomorrow’s Community Shield.

Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United come face to face with the biggest obstacle to their quest to reclaim domestic superiority this season when they take on Chelsea in Sunday’s Community Shield.

Alex Ferguson shrugged off Wayne Rooney’s off-field indiscretions and insisted Manchester United’s star striker will be in better shape for the Premier League opener against Newcastle on August 16.