Peter Lawwell had hoped could be used as a trial event for the safe return of a limited number of socially distanced supporters.But, although contracts were signed off between both clubs, Dundalk pulled out at the 11th hour amid fears their players would face a two week Covid-19 quarantine on their return to the Republic of Ireland.That left Celtic scrambling to find a last minute replacement and by breakfast time yesterday it seemed that Derry City - based north of the border - would be willing and able to step in.But by lunchtime that emergency plan was placed in doubt when Ireland declared that no parts of the UK have made it onto their green travel list.And Derry then received a warning from the FAI that, by accepting a glamour friendly.
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