Covid-19 leaves League of Ireland clubs in a dark place

LEAGUE of Ireland clubs will today ponder some stark options as the Covid-19 pandemic threatens the very future of many.
Covid-19 leaves League of Ireland clubs in a dark place
Fri, 20 Mar, 2020 - 06:30
John Fallon

21 February 2020; A detailed view of the Sligo Rovers crest on a corner flag ahead of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and St. Patrick’s Athletic at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
21 February 2020; A detailed view of the Sligo Rovers crest on a corner flag ahead of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and St. Patrick’s Athletic at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

LEAGUE of Ireland clubs will today ponder some stark options as the Covid-19 pandemic threatens the very future of many.

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