Minister considers publishing advice into football funding decisionThere was criticism from some politicians after clubs from the north west missed out on a share of the £36.2million fundingView Image Communities Minister Gordon Lyons with Irish Football Association president Conrad Kirkwood, right, and NI Football League Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor, left (Image: PA Media)Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons has said he would consider publishing advice into decision-making over a funding announcement for football clubs. ‌Earlier this month 20 clubs were told that they would progress to the next stage of the Northern Ireland Football Fund. ‌There was criticism from some politicians after clubs from the north west missed out on a share of the £36.2million funding. ‌Institute Football Club applied for more than £6million in funding to replace the Riverside Stadium. Mr Durkan questioned the minister over what his plans were for these “homeless clubs” which will not receive funding across Northern Ireland.