Waiting game continues for 'behind closed door' funding plan

The hope now is that progress can continue to be made behind the scenes in the next couple of weeks.

The FAI have asked League of Ireland clubs to give them more time to come back with firm proposals for the resumption of football behind closed doors.

The latest teleconference meeting between the clubs and the governing body heard that details of any financial package to support the initiative are not now expected to be put on the table for another fortnight.