FAI urge support for Shelbourne Champions League tie

Fran Rooney, Chief Executive of the FAI, today called for Ireland fans to come out and support Shelbourne in tomorrow night’s crunch Champions League game against Hajduk Split.

“It is an important game for Shelbourne and the domestic game in Ireland generally,” Mr Rooney said.

“A victory for Shelbourne on Wednesday night would see them qualify for a lucrative Champions League game against Deportivo La Coruna.

“Massive support would help create the atmosphere to put Shelbourne on the road to victory.

“League football in Ireland and Shelbourne have had a traditional fan base down through the years. I call on that fan base to turn out on Wednesday night for this mouth watering tie and create the type of atmosphere associated with Ireland’s games at Lansdowne Road."