GEORGE O’CALLAGHAN was a familiar face at training yesterday as the Cork City squad held their first session of the season under the watchful eye of new manager Roddy Collins.

NEW Cork City boss Roddy Collins says he is planning for Premier Division and European football next season, despite the massive uncertainty surrounding the future of the club.

The FAI’s Club Licensing Committee has awarded UEFA licences to five eircom League clubs for the 2008/2009 season.

SHAMROCK ROVERS yesterday bought themselves some breathing space with their successful application in the High Court to have an examiner appointed to the embattled club. But Rovers now face another test, as the FAI’s Club Licensing Committee meets to decide if they can continue to play in the eircom League.