Soldiers, public works crews and volunteers raced to repair a key barrier protecting Bangkok’s northern suburbs from approaching waters today.

FAI chief executive John Delaney is optimistic the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will rule in favour of the FAI in the ongoing tussle over Northern Irish players declaring for the Republic.

CELTIC’S managerial hunt took a bizarre twist yesterday when Tony Adams claimed he was being lined up for a partnership with former Hoops boss Wim Jansen.

Tony Adams claims he is in the frame to become Celtic manager – if former Hoops boss Wim Jansen rejoins the club as technical director.