Thursday Lunchtime Sport with Joe Mallon Motors, Sallins Road,Naas

Thursday, 2 November 2023 12:28

By Paul Power

Unite manager Ten Hag admits there will be questions over recent poor results

Erik Ten Hag says he accepts there will be questions over his position as Manchester United manager following a second 3-nil defeat in a week at Old Trafford.
The English League Cup loss to Newcastle was United's 8th defeat this season - and the pressure is on ahead of the Premier League game at Fulham on Saturday.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has lauded the performance of 20 year old Jarell Quansah in last night's win at Bournemouth.
The defender produced an assured performance in difficult conditions and his manager singled him out for praise.

The quarter final line up for the League Cup will see Liverpool at home to West Ham United, Newcastle go to Chelsea, Everton host Fulham and Port Vale take on Middlesbrough.

GOLF

Conor Purcell has started well at the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final as he bids to win his DP World Tour card for next season.
Purcell began the week 36th on the Order of Merit and needs a top 20 finish to earn his privileges.

GAELIC GAMES

Benny Heron has retired from the Derry inter county football scene after 11 years.
The Ballinascreen forward starred in the Oak Leaf County's Ulster winning campaign of 2022 - their first provincial title in 24 years.

BASEBALL
For the first ever time, the Texas Rangers are World Series champions - they beat Arizona Diamondbacks by 4 games to 1.

HORSE RACING
Thurles stages seven races over jumps from five-to-one.
The going is soft.