City confirm Celtic friendly to raise vital funds

Cork City have confirmed tonight that they will play Celtic in a friendly match in a bid to raise vital funds for the debt-stricken club.

A statement on the club's website tonight read:

"Cork City Football Club is delighted to have received confirmation from Celtic Football Club that they will play the club in a friendly match to raise much-needed funds.

"In light of the circumstances in which the club finds themselves, this friendly match now confirms that we will have the ability to pay the outstanding balance owed to the Revenue.

"The club sincerely hope that common sense will prevail and the club will be given the opportunity to deliver on this."