In October of 1945, just over 70 years ago, Harry S Truman, the 33rd President of the United States of America, received a sign that would sit on his desk for the duration of his presidency.

So what’s the story with Martin O’Neill and the number 31?

Republic of Ireland have drawn Bosnia & Herzegovina in the European Championship qualification play-offs.

Assuming that there are no last minute complications in the completion of his €7.4 million move from West Brom, Shane Long is all set to begin a new chapter is his career at Hull City — though a minor ankle knock could rule him out of a debut appearance for the Tigers against Norwich tomorrow.