Famous faces from the world of football were joined by ordinary fans today to say farewell to Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell, who died after collapsing during a match.

TOTTENHAM’S Gary Doherty will start at centre back for the first time in an Irish shirt tomorrow night as Brian Kerr pledged further experiments in the challenge against Czech Republic at Lansdowne Road (7.30 pm ko).

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is likely to address members of the Scottish Parliament when he pays an official visit to Scotland in June, it was confirmed today.