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The Morning Score: Friday

Preparations continue for Ireland’s crucial clash in Macedonia.. and other short stories.

1. #EURO2012 Ireland’s footballers landed in Skopje yesterday evening.

Yesterday morning, Robbie Keane picked up a knock in training thanks to a Damien Delaney tackle.

2. #ROLAND GARROS It’s a massive day in Paris today with the top four men facing off in two mouth-watering semi-finals.

Champion Rafa Nadal faces Andy Murray while undefeated Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer.

Yesterday, Maria Sharapova was beaten in the quarter-finals by Li Na.

3. #WELSH OPEN Defending champion Graeme McDowell turned on the style yesterday at Celtic Manor, shooting a solid opening round of four-under par. We’ll keep you up-to-date throughout the day.

4. #HOT SEAT Aston Villa yesterday confirmed that Gerard Houllier would not continue as manager.

The Frenchman, who only joined the club in September of last year, missed the final five games of the Midlands club’s Premier League run-in due to heart problems.

Mark Hughes quit as Fulham boss last night but has played down speculation linking him with the Villa Park gig. Here’s who we think might be in line for the job.

5. #AFL Former Laois footballer Zach Tuohy will make his Aussie Rules debut for Carlton this weekend.

Another in the list of Gaelic games stars who’ve made the transition in codes, Tuohy will likely line out alongside once-time Young Hurler of the Year Setanta  hAilpin.

6. LUCKY! Yesterday, we brought you our YouTube chart. I’ve watched this a few more times and I’ve gotten the racket from under the stairs.