Kerr's trip to Moscow is cancelled

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr’s intended trip to Moscow this morning to watch tonight’s Euro 2004 Championship qualifier between Russia and Switzerland was called off.

The jet operator, Westair, were advised prior to departure that as a result of Russian Air Traffic Control restrictions the flight would be delayed.

This delay would most likely have resulted in Kerr not making the match in time and the decision was taken not to travel.