How the Irish fared: Jury is out on Alan Judge’s future

Alan Judge’s future may be uncertain but there is little doubt the midfielder is the best Irish player outside the Premier League this season.

Judge highlighted his talents again on Saturday, grabbing his 12th goal of the season as Brentford claimed a 3-1 Championship win at Preston in a game where the Bees were aided by an own-goal from Greg Cunningham.

Judge’s form hasn’t gone unnoticed with Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley both having bids for the player rejected while Newcastle are also believed to be interested.