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In an edited extract from his new book about the club, the Cork City stalwart Neal Horgan recalls the thrills and spills of European football which helped shape the celebrated title-winning team of 2005.

Cork City striker Neale Fenn has said FC Nantes were the best team he has ever played against but believes City still have a chance if the French are overconfident.

The eircom League today confirmed TV3 will broadcast the Premier Division fixture between Cork City and Shelbourne at Turner's Cross on Saturday August 14.

Cork’s City European heroics have been acclaimed by eircom League Chairman Declan O Luanaigh.