Fresh doubts in Barcelona over Limerick game

WHILE the war of words between Limerick FC and the FAI intensified over the weekend, fresh doubts about the viability of a Thomond Park visit for Barcelona have emerged with the news that the Catalans are still reviewing their options for pre-season training.

This despite Limerick’s insistence over the past few days that the two clubs were committed to the proposed July 31st game, pending a reversal of the FAI’s controversial decision to refuse permission for it to go ahead.

Reports from Barcelona yesterday say the club’s technical and fitness staff will hold a meeting this week to determine whether a training camp and match in Ireland suit them best in the face of competition from other locations.