Hull City are determined to get the Shane Long deal over the line in time for the Irish international to come into the reckoning for Saturday’s Premier League game away to Norwich.

QPR technical director Mike Rigg has written a formal letter of complaint to Leeds after former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Paddy Kenny allegedly sent abusive messages to him and chairman Tony Fernandes over the weekend.

A majority of Irish businesses are experiencing serious difficulties in accessing finance from credit institutions, according to a survey of chartered accountancy firms conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI).

Williams are planning to make improvements to the performance of their car in time for the French Grand Prix in July.

UEFA’S Technical Director Andy Roxburgh refused to put pressure on Scotland’s bright new hope Darren Fletcher by comparing him with former international stars.