Draw would be worth €15m to Shelbourne

HUNDREDS of Shelbourne fans will shout themselves hoarse in Spain tonight when the club bids for a Champions League place and a remarkable multi-million euro jackpot.

Even though they are rank outsiders, a 1-1 draw against mighty Deportivo La Coruna will be enough to guarantee the Dubliners riches beyond their widest dreams by reaching the group stages of the Champions League.

Up to 1,000 Irish supporters will be among the anticipated 35,000 crowd for the club’s match of a lifetime.

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