Inverness 0 Hibernian 1

BIRMINGHAM CITY boss Chris Hughton says Irish striker Adam Rooney “has a great opportunity” with Blues but he can thank the manager of bitter rivals Aston Villa for his chance to play in the Championship.

Roscommon hurlers enjoyed a five-point win over Donegal at Letterkenny today.

Barry & Fitzwilliam has sealed new direct distribution contracts with Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Bols Amsterdam, The Edrington Group, Rémy Cointreau Group and SPI Group for a 23 globally recognised drinks brands.

DAVID CLARKSON’S double sealed victory for Motherwell in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, moving the third-placed Fir Parkers four points clear of nearest rivals Dundee United.

Ross County midfielder Gary Mackay Steven will join Liverpool’s Academy when the transfer window reopens this summer, the Anfield club have announced.

Paul Le Guen has warned Inverness Caledonian Thistle that Rangers will be gunning for revenge in tonight’s Bank of Scotland Premier League clash.

MIDFIELDER Shunsuke Nakamura believes Celtic team-mate Shaun Maloney could soon be attracting the attention of Europe’s top clubs.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle player-manager Craig Brewster claims the spat between his number two Malcolm Thomson and Gordon Strachan has been blown out of all proportion.

SCOTTISH Radio Holdings has snapped up Donegal Highland Radio, its third Irish takeover in five years.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is expected to confirm unwanted news over striker Chris Sutton later today.

“HE’S not where he is for nothing”, exclaimed trainer Eoin Griffin of Ruby Walsh, after he had just watched the pilot drive his Mirpour to a narrow victory in the John F McGuire Beginners Chase at Listowel yesterday.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have succeeded in their bid to win promotion to the SPL at the second attempt after winning the backing of 10 top flight clubs.

The Bank of Scotland Premier League have confirmed they will scrap the controversial rule which means clubs need a 10,000-seater stadium before winning promotion to the top flight.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle chairman Ken Mackie admitted today that he was stunned when the club failed in their bid for promotion to the Bank of Scotland Premier League.

The eircom League has announced that Bray Wanderers manager Pat Devlin has been selected as manager to the Republic of Ireland squad for this year’s Four Nations semi-professional tournament.

Ross County striker Steven McGarry revealed he and his team-mates erupted with delight when the Tennent’s Scottish Cup third round draw was made.

Manchester United have invited Neale Cooper to Old Trafford for a coaching stint following his resignation as Ross County manager.