Desmond reveals he tried to lure Alex Ferguson from Man United to Parkhead in 1997

Uefa’s backing for a merger could open the way to similar ones across Europe

Lucid says there is ‘more reticence up north’ ahead of Thursday’s meeting in Belfast

Country’s senior clubs seen as best vehicle to drive a transformation of game

Kieran Lucid’s advocacy group will host meetings in Belfast, Dublin and Dundalk

Things are in flux on the island and it’s hard to know what shape the game will be in by 2030

Dundalk earn draw in first leg of Unite the Union Champions Cup

IFA says proposals ‘are highly speculative and lack specificity or guarantees’

Clubs from either side of the border have been asked to release data to Hypercube

Attitude of some to Lucid’s proposal risks missing chance for change

Dundalk will take on Linfield in two-legged clash for Unite the Union Champions Cup

Former international manager was queried about role as ‘media watchdog’

Kieran Lucid is to ask League of Ireland clubs to delay 2020 season as a first step in process

Under-21s manager says you can't allow FAI controversy to diminish your spirits