Players back on side with new deal

THE dispute over participation fees for the Airtricity League XI in the Dublin Super Cup has been resolved following discussions yesterday between the footballers’ union, the PFAI, and the director of the League, Fran Gavin.

The players had been dismayed by the revelation that, after tax, they were set to receive a total of around €300 to cover the games on Saturday and Sunday as well as six training sessions this week.

But following yesterday’s negotiations, their remuneration has now been revised upwards and, in a statement last night, the PFAI said: “The players are looking forward to playing at the weekend and are relieved to put this dispute behind them.”