Old Trafford and Parkhead open to Ireland’s games

MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Celtic in offering the FAI the use of their ground for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying matches.

However, FAI chiefs last night denied that talks had taken place with either club about such potential arrangements.

The delayed redevelopment of Lansdowne Road and the decision of the GAA to refuse Croke Park to the FAI means home games against France, Switzerland, Cyprus, Israel and the Faroe Islands may have to be played outside of the Republic.