The numbers are not adding up for the FAI in their bid to push through governance reforms next month to restore state funding.

The chairman of the Hurling Rules Task Force, Nicky Brennan, has admitted that he was not consulted on the new experimental yellow card ruling.

NICKY BRENNAN, the chairman of the Hurling Rules Task Force, last night admitted that he had not been consulted on the experimental yellow card system.

Wayne Rooney is one of four Manchester United players nominated for FIFA’s World Player of the Year award in a list which is heavily influenced by the Premiership.