DERRY CITY’S hopes of lifting the eircom League crown on Friday night have been boosted by the decision of independent arbitrator, Mr Michael Collins SC, to uphold the initial eircom League decision on the Bohemians-Shelbourne controversy.

DERRY CITY’S hopes of winning the eircom League have received a major blow following a ruling by the FAI Appeals Board yesterday that the contentious Premier Division clash between Bohemians and Shelbourne should be replayed in the interest of “fair play.”

Cork City defender Alan Bennett has been given the green light to play in this weekend's FAI Cup final by the FAI Appeals Board.

St Patrick's Athletic Football Club are studying the decision of the FAI Appeals Board received today.