Monday Afternoon: Aston Villa & Nottingham Forest Meet In Premier League

The only game in the competition this evening kicks-off at 8pm

SOCCER

One game in the Premier League this evening, Aston Villa play Nottingham Forest at 8pm.

Bottom-side Forest will host Villa, who are currently 2 points above the relegation zone.

Steven Gerrard's win % in the league at Aston Villa is less than half of that during his spell at Rangers 😬📉 pic.twitter.com/eNW0ZHUySl

— LiveScore (@livescore) October 10, 2022

Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu says he "followed his dream" of playing in the Premier League after being forced to retire.

The 24-year-old Zambia international's been told he risks a fatal cardiac arrest if he continues playing following diagnosis of a heart condition.

He's made six appearances for Albion this season, playing his final match in last month's 5-2 victory over Leicester.

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The Republic of Ireland squad train in Glasgow today ahead of their Women’s World Cup playoff with Scotland.

Head coach Vera Pauw has no new injuries with which to contend.

However, West Ham have confirmed that Ireland international Jess Ziu sustained a ruptured ACL in a match against the London City Lionesses.

The defender must see a specialist before surgery, but she’ll be in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup, should Ireland qualify.

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The Ireland under-19s have suffered their first defeat of their Women’s European Championship campaign.

With a place in the next phase already in the bag, Dave Connell’s side lost 1-0 to France this afternoon in Poland.

RUGBY

Leinster say Jordan Larmour requires further tests to ascertain the severity of his ankle injury.

He suffered the injury midway through the first half of Leinster’s win over the Cell C Sharks on Saturday.

Rhys Ruddock, Luke McGrath and Ryan Baird will all observe the return to play protocols after sustaining head injuries in the game at the RDS.

James Lowe, Hugo Keenan, Ciaran Frawley and Ronan Kelleher all remain sidelined for this weekend’s meeting with Connacht.

Meanwhile, Leinster have signed former Saracens and London Irish hooker Tadgh McElroy on a short-term contract.

GAELIC GAMES

Naas have retained the Dermot Bourke Cup for a second consecutive year.

Yesterday, the Senior Footballers beat Clane 1-12 to 0-6, in St. Conleth's Park, Newbridge.

Naas will now meet the Dublin champions in the Leinster championship on Sunday, 6th November. 

Kilmacud Crokes & Na Fianna will face off in the Dublin final this coming weekend.

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Raheens are Minor A Football Champions, beating Naas yesterday 4-9 to 0-11.

Raheens last won the title in 1972 - 50 years ago!

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Sarsfields GAA are seeking a men's Senior Football Manager for the 2023 season.

Any expressions of interest are asked to be directed to club Secretary, Alison Donnelly, via email: secretary.sarsfields.kildare@gaa.ie.