League of Ireland clubs will get chance to enter reserve teams into a new third tier

“It is quite common in football pyramids across Europe and was part of the strategic plan in the first place,” said Mark Scanlon,

League of Ireland Director FAI Mark Scanlon. Photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Existing League of Ireland clubs will be afforded an opportunity to apply to enter reserve teams into a new third tier.

Delays to the addition have been contentious since it was first flagged two years ago but league director Mark Scanlon is adamant it will form part of their new Pathways structure to be unveiled later this month.