Tuesday Morning: Shamrock Rovers Are SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Champions

In the Premier League last night, Maynooth's Mark Travers introduced at half-time for Bournemouth

SOCCER

Shamrock Rovers have been confirmed as the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions.

Second-placed Derry City were held to a nil-all draw by Sligo Rovers last night - and are now unable to catch the Hoops.

The two sides meet on Sunday, with Shamrock Rovers set to be presented with the trophy afterwards.

Elsewhere, UCD boosted their survival prospects after a 1-1 draw with Shelbourne.

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West Ham manager David Moyes says they're moving in the right direction.

Last night's 2-0 win over Bournemouth means the Hammers are up to tenth in the Premier League table.

Moyes says good home form at the London Stadium has been key to their improvement:

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, Maynooth's Mark Travers was introduced at half-time for Bournemouth, replacing the injured Neto.

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Unai Emery has been confirmed as the new head coach of Aston Villa.

The former Arsenal boss will leave Villarreal - where he won the Europa League in 2021 - for the Premier League.

Emery, who replaces Steven Gerrard, will officially take charge on the 1st of November.

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Manchester City can secure top spot in Group G of the Champions League tonight.

They take on Borussia Dortmund in Germany from 8pm.

At the same time in Group F, it's Celtic versus Shakhtar Donetsk at Parkhead.

Chelsea's meeting with Salzburg in Group E is underway from 5.45pm.

GAELIC GAMES

Donegal last night confirmed the appointment of Paddy Carr as their new senior football manager.

2002 All Ireland-winner with Armagh Aidan O’Rourke will join Carr as head coach.

Carr previously managed the Louth senior footballers, and also won the All Ireland club title as Kilmacud Crokes manager in 2009.