St John's pulls Island Games bid

Monday, 25 February 2013 00:00

No one will be representing the Isle of Man in football at this year’s Island Games in Bermuda.

It’s after St John’s United confirmed it will no longer be sending a team to the event.

The club had plans to participate after the Isle of Man Football Association said it couldn’t afford to send the national squad.

St John’s bid had been supported on the basis that they were representing the Island Games Team, and not the FA, however as this cannot be the case the club has taken a decision not to pursue its application.

More from Isle of Man News

More than £43k in uncashed benefits cheques

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more than £43,000 in benefits cheques remain uncashed.
Workshop on how to spot depression in children this week

Do you know how to spot if children are worried or depressed?
What's to stop migrants using UK scheme to come here?

An MHK wants to know what's stopping migrants being repatriated on a UK scheme from coming to the Island instead.
Island's Gaza vigils to switch days

Vigils for Gaza will be switching from Saturdays to Fridays from April.
Old Castletown Road to fully reopen this afternoon

Manx Utilities says the one way system at White Hoe will be removed this afternoon.
Want to sup? Bring back your cup!

A bar in the south of the Island is appealing for people to return its cups, as it counts down to opening a Port Erin cafe for the summer.
Southern farmers win concert awards

Young farmers in the south of the Island are celebrating - after winning this year's concert.
A&E bed waiting times on the rise

Patients in accident and emergency at Noble's Hospital are waiting almost 60 per cent longer for a bed on a ward.