PFAI moves to block Payne move

The Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland (PFAI) has blocked Shamrock Rovers' work permit application for new goalkeeper Russell Payne.

The American signed for Rovers last month from German side SV Elversberg but the PFAI has refused to supply the necessary letter of approval to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in such applications for non-EU Nationals wishing to play in the eircom League.