THEIR qualifier success over Mayo in Pearse Park last July was one of the most uplifting stories of the summer but it’s the subsequent defeat to Down which Longford attacker Paul Barden uses for motivation in 2011.

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle believes it is inevitable FA Cup goal hero Lee Chung-yong will go on to play for one of the leading clubs.

Fermanagh 0-05 Longford 1-08

EVERTON boss David Moyes hailed a “fantastic” finish by Jermaine Beckford but labelled Marouane Fellaini “stupid” after his side snatched a point against Bolton last night.

CAPTAIN Brian Dooher will return to the Tyrone line-up for the first time since last August’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Cork for Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final against Antrim.

Influential forward Brian Kavanagh has been named in the Longford team for Sunday's Leinster SFC first round clash with Louth at O'Moore Park (throw-in 3.50pm).

THEY paid tribute to Bill Shankly at Anfield last night in their tens of thousands and, while the current Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is still some way short of having the same impact on Merseyside as the legendary Scotsman, goals from David N’gog and Fernando Torres at least ensured a victory over Wigan and an end to recent miseries, for the moment at least.

Westmeath 2-10 Longford 1-10

Dublin 2-12 Longford 1-14

Laois and Longford have selected their starting teams for their Leinster SFC quarter-final duel at Tullamore (throw-in 6.45pm) on Saturday.

MARK SCHWARZER was Middlesbrough’s FA Cup hero last night as he pulled off two penalty saves to help the Premiership side survive a major scare against Bristol City.

The following are the teams for today's Premiership matches.

EVERTON manager David Moyes insisted James Beattie would not be sold during the January transfer window after the striker was again overlooked for the goalless draw with Premiership strugglers Middlesbrough.

Liverpool brought in Danish defender Daniel Agger and midfielder Luis Garcia in place of Sami Hyypia and Mark Gonzalez from the side that won 3-0 at Charlton last weekend.

JERMAIN DEFOE sent Tottenham into the semi-finals of the Carling Cup but the Premiership side were pushed all the way by Southend at White Hart Lane.

Jose Mourinho has axed Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko from line-up to face Newcastle at Stamford Bridge tonight.

After dipping into their reserves for midweek Carling Cup defeats Portsmouth and Reading were both back to near full-strength for their Premiership clash of the early-season surprise packages.

Michael Carrick will make his first Premiership start for Manchester United at Watford today following his summer move from Tottenham.

Barry Gilleran has replaced Noel Farrell at full-back in the Longford team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier against Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium (throw-in 3.30pm).

Longford 1-16 Derry 2-12

Dromard youngster Diarmuid Masterson has been given an opportunity to impress for Longford in Saturday's All-Ireland SFC third round qualifier against Derry (Pearse Park, throw-in 5pm).

LONGFORD 1-23 TIPPERARY 1-10

Under-21 player Paddy Dowd has been brought into the Longford side for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC second round qualifier against Tipperary (Pearse Park, throw-in 7pm).

Joe Cole was recalled by Jose Mourinho as Chelsea looked for the win over Bolton which would leave them just four points away from retaining their title.

Middlesbrough 4 Charlton 2

Blackburn 1 Wigan 1

Teams for today's 3pm kick-offs in the Premiership.

Manchester City 2 Aston Villa 1

Manchester City skipper Sylvain Distin again missed out as the Blues looked to seal only their third FA Cup quarter-final berth in 25 years at the expense of Aston Villa.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce made two changes to the side bundled out of the UEFA Cup by Marseille on Thursday.

Preston 0 Middlesbrough 2

Teams for tonight's games in the Premiership, SPL and the FA Cup.

Blackburn 4 Manchester United 3

Teams for tonight's Premiership clashes.

Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 2

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary made three changes from the side which had overcome Hull in the FA Cup for today’s Barclays Premiership visit of the West Ham.

Doncaster 2 Arsenal 2 (arsenal win 3-1 on penalties)

With Danny Gabbidon still out because of a knee injury, James Collins continued to partner Anton Ferdinand in the West Ham defence against Newcastle at Upton Park.