At a time when the FAI is in the dock, former Cork City player Derek Coughlan argues that the important work which has been done to develop our young football talent deserves to be acknowledged

IRELAND have been relegated to Division B of the European Junior Ladies’ and U21 Men’s Championships for 2005 and 2006 following the conclusion of their respective championships at the weekend.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND international Matt Holland remained tight-lipped yesterday on his imminent transfer from Ipswich to the first division champions and Premiership newcomers, Portsmouth.