Doolin admits concern for future of cash-strapped league

CORK City boss Paul Doolin expressed concern for the future of his club – and the League of Ireland – at the Setanta Cup draw at FAI headquarters in Abbottstown, Dublin yesterday.

With City’s existence hanging in the balance, the former Drogheda manager admitted his worries about the direction the game has taken domestically.

Said Doolin: “It doesn’t seem to be able to offer you what you are looking for – anybody, players, supporters and coaches. The current economic climate doesn’t help.