Way of the World

Though we’re counting down the minutes, hours and days until Cliftonville return to action against Ballinamallard United on Saturday, supporters are invited to join us at Solitude for a busy burst of international football in the week ahead.

The World Cup Play-Offs kick-off with Northern Ireland facing Switzerland on Thursday night and conclude when the Republic of Ireland host Denmark next Tuesday – and you’ll be able to follow all of the action in the Social Club.

We’ll also be screening Friday night’s First Leg battle between Sweden and Italy ahead of the decisive showdowns being played out over what promise to be a compelling few days of activity across the continent.

Why not make a day of things on Saturday by taking your seat in the Social Club following the Reds’ Danske Bank Premiership meeting with the Mallards and join your fellow fans to see if Martin O’Neill’s side can fare rather better than Cliftonville did at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen?

Watch the Play-Offs in the Social Club
Thursday: Northern Ireland v Switzerland (7.45pm)
Friday: Sweden v Italy (7.45pm)
Saturday: Denmark v Republic of Ireland (7.45pm)
Sunday: Switzerland v Northern Ireland (5pm); Greece v Croatia (7.45pm)
Monday: Italy v Sweden (7.45pm)
Tuesday: Republic of Ireland v Denmark (7.45pm)