Here's how NIFL can simplify things to avoid repeat of Storm Darragh fiasco

NIFL need to use Storm Darragh as a learning experience

Liam Beckett

It doesn’t take an Einstein to be wise after an event but, by the same token, it shouldn’t take a genius to have a proper format in place with regard to the cancellation of football matches either.

I refer, of course, to the avalanche of condemnation directed towards the custodians of the game last weekend as the result of the eventual blackout of all scheduled fixtures in the Sports Direct Premiership.

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