One of the earliest and most hard-earned lessons I learned in the playground as a young football neophyte was that there was no team called Manchester.

Leinster team manager Guy Easterby has said players need to use last week’s Pro 12 draw with Ospreys as a driving force this weekend as they head to Glasgow on Friday night.

HARD to know why such a loyal servant as Shay Given should be on the way out of his beloved Newcastle.

NORTHERN IRELAND manager Sammy McIlroy yesterday offered Michael Hughes a pick-me-up after dropping him from his squad.