Managers from teams north and south have had their say on Kieran Lucid's All Island League proposals but what do the fans think about the ambitious plans to transform Irish football?
THE EXCITING proposals to form an All-island League in Ireland is expected to gather momentum in the coming weeks and it will be interesting to discover which clubs are willing to put their necks on the line in favour of the revolutionary plans.
While most managers, players and officials from both League of Ireland and Irish League clubs are rightfully in favour of an All Island League, they all also want more details on the proposal.
Institute manager Sean Connor admits an All Island League would make football more competitive in the country, but he also reminded people that more discussions need to take place.
PAT FENLON believes Derry City would be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed All-Ireland League and has urged clubs, north and south, to continue to explore the ambitious plans.
PAT FENLON has urged League of Ireland clubs not to give up on the ambitious All-Island League proposals and resist the FAI’s ‘gun to the head’ approach.
DERRY CITY teenager, Ronan Boyce has been called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 squad ahead of two international friendlies against Denmark at the Sligo Showgrounds.
Dundalk manager Vinny Perth has reassured Derry fans that his side will be “giving it their all” against City’s Europa League rivals, Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic.
After their recent scoreless draw with Bohemians, some Derry City fans were on social media complaining about our lack of fire power up front and it got me thinking about the lack of out and out goalscorers in the game today.
Midfielder Greg Sloggett says he has a number of factors - on and off the pitch - to consider before deciding if he can commit his future to Derry City for next season.
