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

Ireland’s fortunes could hardly have been more mixed in the two Laser single-handed classes on the opening day of the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Santander yesterday, as the hunt for a place at Rio 2016 heats up.

AFTER the inevitable highs and lows of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships first set of medals were decided on Sunday, yesterday it was back down to the business of the qualification series.

Celtic target Coelho insists he will be a better buy for the Parkhead club than their last Brazilian defender Rafael Scheidt.

Brazilian defender Rafael Scheidt has urged Celtic supporters to give him a chance to prove himself when he returns to the club.