There will be an interesting subplot to the opening match in the Platinum One Challenge which starts on Sunday 15 August, after it has been confirmed that Shamrock Rovers has invited former Manchester United and Newcastle United star Keith Gillespie to guest for the club in the tournament.
Gillespie won 86 caps for Northern Ireland and played in the Manchester United 1992 FA Youth Cup winning side with Gary Neville, David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs.
Ireland Under-21 international Patrick Cregg who made three first team appearances for Arsenal and played for Hibernian in the SPL last season will also guest for Rovers in the Platinum One Challenge.
Manchester United will confirm its squad for the tournament on Saturday. The event, which features Shamrock Rovers and strong reserve squads of Manchester United and Arsenal, will open with the clash of Shamrock Rovers and Manchester United this Sunday evening at 7pm.
