Milk Cup coming to city again

Former Man Utd, Aston Villa and England striker Dion Dublin, pictured at the Dale Farm Milk Cup draw. Russell Pritchard/Presseye

Tuesday’s draw in Belfast also seen County Londonderry Junior’s face Southampton and Motherwell, while in the Premier section County Londondery are in the same group as Newcastle United and Espanyol.

In the Premier competition Manchester United are up against CSKA Moscow and County Armagh.

Former England, Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin assisted organisers at the draw in W5 at the Odyssey and urged young players to grab their moment on a big stage.

“It’s important they get the chance to play in a competition of this stature and test themselves against the best.

“To do that you have to be at your best, you’ve got to shine and listen to your coaches. It is all about hard work behind the scenes even,” he added.

And for the first time in the competition’s history games will be staged at the Brandywell, while Institute’s Riverside Stadium will like last season’s stage two matches.