NEED TO CATCH up? TheScore.ie brings you a round-up of today’s sports news…
New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal pictured at a book launch with Sylvie Meis — Images/Press Association Images.
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- Joe Schmidt left some big names out Ireland’s Argeninian adventure.
- There were a couple of familiar faces present as Sky Sports announced their GAA punditry team.
- Connacht received a substantial cash injection from the IRFU.
- Ryan McLaughlin, the Liverpool youngster that the Republic of Ireland are rumoured to have targeted, was named in the Northern Ireland squad.
- Patrick Bevin of New Zealand triumphed in Stage 2 of An Post Rás.
Away
- Football’s worst-kept secret was revealed as United confirmed the appointment of Louis van Gaal as manager.
- Legendary English rugby star Jonny Wilkinson is hanging up his boots at the end of the season.
- Ryan Giggs was announced as Van Gaal’s assistant and also brought his highly distinguished playing career to an end.
- Tributes were paid to former Munster and Connacht star, Paul Warwick, after he announced his retirement from rugby.
- Barcelona made the second most high-profile managerial appointment today.
The best thing we shared
We watched Sky Sports’ brilliant Goals of the Season compilation. And then we watched it again.
On the record
“Anybody he faced Anthony would know that they were in a game. He was a shining light for 10 or 12 years on the Cork team along with Graham Canty” — Colm Cooper on Anthony Lynch, one of the three toughest defenders he has faced in his career.
The fixture list
Here’s what’s coming up tomorrow:
- Athlone Town v Sligo Rovers
- Dundalk v Drogheda United
- Limerick FC v Cork City
- NBA: Miami Heat take on Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the playoffs.
- Stage Three of An Post Rás gets underway.
Where we were today
Ireland announced their squad for the upcoming Argentina tour, and Sean Farrell was on hand to record the details.
Fintan O’Toole was TheScore.ie‘s representative as Sky’s GAA plans were confirmed.
Showbiz, baby!
Des Cahill was ‘bumfuzzled’ by Offaly’s poor form
“Your job now is to stand by your manager.”
