Wanderers host Shelbourne

There could be sporting respite for those unable to get into Croke Park this afternoon with two eircom League matches in Greater Dublin.

Bray Wanderers host Shelbourne at 2:00, while Shamrock Rovers entertain St Patrick's Athletic at 7:45.

Meanwhile, Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson, has said that he wants the Premiership to introduce a mid-season winter break. Ferguson feels a seasonal rest would give England a bigger boost ahead of major tournaments

Kevin Kilbane's days at Sunderland appear to be over. The Ireland international is set to be transfer-listed after making an obscene gesture to his club's fans during a weekend friendly away to Gent.

Dundee are willing to give Paul Gascoigne a sporting chance at Dens Park. The Taysiders are to make the former England international an offer after a proposed move to Washington club DC United fell through.