Dunne No 5 — going once?

RICHARD DUNNE’S famous ‘homemade’ number 5 jersey worn during Ireland’s 0-0 draw in Moscow against Russia on September 6 is to be auctioned for charity.

After cutting his face onto the running track surrounding the pitch in the stadium, Dunne was forced to change into an unmarked ‘Blood sub’ jersey to recommence play. The referee objected to a player being on the pitch without a visible number on his jersey, so quick-thinking goalkeeping coach, Alan Kelly produced a permanent marker to draw the number 5 on Dunne’s jersey.

Dunne has donated the jersey to benefit the Barrettstown charity and the National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght. The FAI is running a ‘lowest unique bid’ auction through their Facebook page.