'Landmark' FIFA ruling to net thousands for Crumlin Utd

The Football Association of Ireland’s Chief Executive Officer Fran Rooney today described as "a landmark decision" the ruling by FIFA to uphold the FAI’s appeal on behalf of Crumlin United FC for the right to receive solidarity payments in respect of the transfer of Robbie Keane to Tottenham Hotspur.

"This is fantastic news for Crumlin United and other schoolboy clubs who have invested in the development of Irish talent at the earliest stages of players’ careers," said Mr Rooney.