Leeds fan Aaron Cawley was yesterday jailed for 16 weeks for attacking Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland during Friday night’s ill-tempered Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough, while the club he supports were left to try and clean up the mess.

A football fan was jailed for 16 weeks today after he admitted attacking a goalkeeper during a televised football match.

A football fan has admitted attacking a goalkeeper after running onto the pitch during a televised football match.

Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones has called on fans to “police their own” in the wake of goalkeeper Chris Kirkland's attack by a Leeds fan during Friday night’s Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough.

Police are working to identify a man who ran on to the pitch and attacked Sheffield Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland.

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Irish hockey chiefs were last night attempting to salvage the wreckage of the decision not to send the men’s national team to next month’s Champions Challenge I in Argentina.

The Irish Hockey Association yesterday announced Mike Heskin will take over as chief executive from Angus Kirkland.

The new Project Maths syllabus will “leave students wholly unprepared for the study of engineering, science, and mathematics at third level”, according to a group of leading academics.

IN 40 years of teaching maths to Leaving Certificate students, John Brennan, of the Ballinteer Institute, thought he had seen it all.

Major changes are afoot in the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) after it was revealed that both chief executive Angus Kirkland and high performance director Dave Passmore stepped down from their respective roles.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by managerless Liverpool but will await a further meeting before making his decision.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has a full squad to choose from ahead of his side’s clash with Blackburn on Monday night.

Wigan striker Franco di Santo (calf) is doubtful for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Newcastle at the DW Stadium.

Wigan pair Shaun Maloney and Hugo Rodallega are hoping to return from knee injuries for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Fulham.

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega (knee) is unlikely to return for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester United at the DW Stadium.

Wigan are boosted by the return of midfielder Mohamed Diame for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Wigan hope forward Victor Moses will be fit for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Stoke after scans revealed he did not break his jaw last week.

Gene Muller didn’t stay around long enough to survey the damage after Ireland’s Olympic qualification near miss, after yesterday announcing he has stepped down from the post of senior women’s coach.

Wigan forward Hugo Rodallega remains an injury doubt for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is waiting on the fitness of striker Hugo Rodallega and midfielder Albert Crusat for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against West Brom.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will have to make a late decision on the fitness of some of his internationals ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Swansea.

Wigan are at full strength for their crucial Premier League trip to neighbours and fellow strugglers Bolton tomorrow.

Wigan will welcome back key midfielder Mohamed Diame for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Everton following his return from the African Nations Cup.

Winger Albert Crusat is back in contention for Wigan as they prepare for Manchester City’s visit on Monday.

Wigan will have striker Conor Sammon available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke after his red card was rescinded by the Football Association.

Republic of Ireland and Wigan midfielder James McCarthy is expected to be available to travel to Manchester United on St Stephen's Day after suffering a knock against Liverpool.

Striker Hugo Rodallega is Wigan’s only fitness concern ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Liverpool.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce is close to a recall to face Aston Villa tomorrow having recovered from the hamstring problem which has kept him out of the last two league matches.

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega will miss tomorrow’s visit of Tottenham and could be sidelined for a month after injuring his knee last weekend.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce (hamstring) is rated only 50-50 for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce will miss tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie at Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury but should be fit to face Everton at the weekend.

Wigan’s three new signings Shaun Maloney, Albert Crusat and Patrick van Aanholt are in contention to make their debuts against Manchester City tomorrow.

Joey Barton was expected to watch Queen’s Park Rangers’ Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan from the stands after failing to register with the club in time to play.

Wigan look set to be without midfielder James McCarthy for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League opener against newly-promoted Norwich.

Relegation-threatened Wigan have a clean bill of health for their decisive final Barclays Premier League game of the season at Stoke.

Mohamed Diame is rated 50-50 to return for Wigan when they host West Ham in a crucial Premier League clash at the DW Stadium on Sunday.

Aston Villa have recalled striker Emile Heskey to face his former club Wigan in their Premier League clash at Villa Park today.

Midfielders Charles N’Zogbia and Mohamed Diame are Wigan’s two injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa.

Left-back Maynor Figueroa is again Wigan’s only major absentee as they prepare to face Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Left-back Maynor Figueroa is Wigan’s only major absentee for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool through suspension.

Wigan captain Gary Caldwell is available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea after emergency dental work this week.

Bottom side Wigan have a clean bill of health for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Tottenham at the DW Stadium.

Bottom side Wigan almost have a fully-fit squad for tomorrow’s crucial Premier League clash against Birmingham at the DW Stadium.