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St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny celebrates his side's victory in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round second leg match against Sabah. Pic: Ehtiram Jabi/Sportsfile

ON THURSDAY week, Monaco's palatial Grimaldi Forum will stage what Uefa unashamedly brand the European club competition season kick-off party.

Felted red carpet cushions the shoes and heels of the 700 guests ushered the short distance from their coaches and courtesy cars to the reception area and into the grand hall for the group stage draws.