Not Invited To The Celtic Cup?

Last updated : 06 September 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Representatives from the four national associations met this week to discuss the plan.

The proposed tournament would take place in alternate years.

Smith: "We had another meeting in Cardiff on Monday and are getting some answers on the issues surrounding a tournament like this, in terms of dates, sponsorship and TV.

"I have spoken with Alex McLeish and we are keen. One of the attractions is the semi-competitive nature of it after our success at the Kirin Cup in Japan last year.

"It could even start in 2008 or the year after at the latest - if we all reach agreement."

The meeting failed to iron out whether the format will be a knockout competition or a league system.