New UEFA strategy could see more money for League of Ireland clubs

This strategy could really benefit Irish clubs

Celtic's Adam Idah and Liam Scales, along with Liverpool's Caoimhín Kelleher, would be examples of current Irish players who would give Irish clubs a cash injection.

All three of Scales' former clubs would be eligible for payments from the Celtic man's appearances, in UEFA competitions, in previous seasons. Ringmahon Rangers, Kelleher's former Irish club, would also receive compensation as he played for them until he joined Liverpool at 16.

The UEC, which has 140 members including Finn Harps and Treaty United, presented this plan to the European Commission and key stakeholders with it receiving positive "initial feedback".

It has said the strategy is looking to restore "fairness and balance in the football ecosystem", and insisted it is needed as "the current system is both outdated and misaligned with the goals of sustainable football".