Cork City to face Man United and Watford

Cork City FC will have a busy few weeks of friendly fixtures and will face a Manchester United XI, as well as former Premier League champions Blackburn Rovers in August and Championship side Watford.

Watford are rumoured to be close to appointing Italian legend Gianfranco Zola as their new manager in the coming days. The Watford game is due to take place on Tuesday 24 July and City face the Manchester United XI just 24 hours later.

Manchester United face Shanghai Shenhua as part of their pre-season tour of China on the same day, so it’s likely that few first team players will be involved against Cork City.

Cork City manager Tommy Dunne said: “We are delighted to be bringing one of the most prestigious clubs in the world to Turner’s Cross. When an opportunity to bring Manchester United to Cork arises, then you have to jump at it.

“From the club’s point of view, the announcement of these friendly games is a very welcome boost in the wake of the loss of a home league fixture following Monaghan’s withdrawal from the league. With such exciting developments at Watford and the visit of Blackburn Rovers to look forward to in August, it promises to be an exciting summer of football here on Leeside.”

Tickets for the Man United which kicks off at 7.45pm on Wednesday 25 July game are €15 for adults and €10 for senior citizens/ juveniles (under 16s).

There will be a discounted rate for FORAS members and Cork City season ticket holders of €10 for adults and €5 for senior citizens/ juveniles. Discounted tickets will only be available when purchased directly from Cork City FC and this offer will expire on Friday 13 July.

Tickets will be available online from Ticketmaster at 1 pm today and are also available from the Cork City club office in Bishopstown and will also be available at Turner’s Cross on Sunday, when Cork City take on Bohemians at 6pm.