Prosecutors in New York said the man walked up to the embassy building with a backpack containing Molotov cocktails.

Succeeding Jurgen Klopp was viewed as challenge enough and, allowing for the transition, a top-four finish was deemed eminently acceptable as Opta gave them just 5.1 per cent chance of finishing top.

The 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare in Co Kerry was reported missing more than two months ago.

It believes that misconceptions about age, behaviour and needs lead to many dogs being overlooked for adoption.