FAI announces list of friendlies

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Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

I gravely doubt Leeds United are popping back over for a friendly against Shamrock Rovers on August 9th when they will only have been here a fortnight earlier for three matches. Nothing on their site about it either.

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Rovers are playing Sunderland on 9 August!

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Originally Posted by DeNiro

Rovers are playing Sunderland on 9 August!

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I don't doubt you and if the FAI said grass is green and skies are blue I'd double check but according to them....

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The Football Association of Ireland has announced a series of approved friendlies between eircom League of Ireland sides and English and Scottish opposition to take place in July and August.

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Saturday, August 9: Shamrock Rovers v Leeds United, Tolka Park, Kick-off TBC...

Read more at www.eleven-a-side.com

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Anyone know when derry-celtic friendlies are taking place?

9 October and next July were mentioned I think.

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Originally Posted by pineapple stu

9 October and next July were mentioned I think.

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Thanks Pineapple

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Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

City are due to play WBA at some point as part of the Paddy McCourt transfer. No date yet I don't think.

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I take it this fixture will not be going ahead :p

Bohs to play a Celtic XI as part of their Ireland tour.

Athlone Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Wednesday 9th July, 7.45pm

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Originally Posted by Ash

Athlone Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Wednesday 9th July, 7.45pm

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Official confirmation received from the FAI yesterday

Tolka Rovers are playing Dundee United on Wed July 16th 7.30pm kickoff.

Any other new ones?

Celtic Reserves Pre-Season Tour Dates

Donegal Celtic July 23 at 7.30pm
Newry City FC July 26 at 3pm
Shelbourne July 28 at 7.30pm