Sky deal net site only attracts 10 visits

ONLY 10 people have contributed to an internet discussion forum established by the Government following the row over the FAI's sale of TV soccer rights to Sky.

The site was set up by Communications Minister Dermot Ahern to promote public discussion on the controversial 7m deal to cover all major Irish soccer internationals for the next four years.

Only 18 messages have been posted including seven from Michael Nugent, the chairman of the newly-formed sports fans umbrella organisations, Irish Fans United.