OFF THE BALL
On last night's show, James Horan and Dara O'Cinneide reviewed the Allianz Football League while Andy North was on the line to look ahead to The Masters.
There was plenty of soccer too as Pat Nevin discussed the weekend's Premier League action and ESPN's John Brewin explained why teams have worked out Man City.
And on the home front, Roddy Collins and Stuey Byrne talked all matters League Of Ireland.
Special Liverpool Roadshow in Vicar St next Wednesday to celebrate #JoinTheGreats - If you want to come along, text "Liverpool" to 53106
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) April 7, 2015
SOCCER
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says he's happy with how his side played in last night's 3-3 at home to QPR in the Premier League.
The results keeps the Villa out of the relegation zone but Rangers remain inside.
Ireland senior defender Ciaran Clark and under-21 international Jack Grealish started while Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick for the hosts, who are three points clear of the drop zone.
GOAL GOAL GOAL! Benteke hat-trick! 3-3! pic.twitter.com/TzP1pVGV3V
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) April 7, 2015
Liverpool can resuscitate their ailing form with a win against Blackburn in their FA Cup quarter-final replay tonight (7.45).
The Reds are missing Steven Gerrard, Martin Skrtel and Emre Can through suspension.
It's reported that Fulham are interested in bringing Mick McCarthy in as their manager.
According to The Irish Sun, the Cottagers want to being the Irishman in at the end of the season.
McCarthy is currently in charge of Ipswich who are three points outside the Championship play-off spots, while Fulham are eight points clear of the relegation zone following last night's 1-1 draw with Charlton.
There were also four games taking place last night in the second round of the EA Sports Cup.
Dundalk's excellent start to the new season has continued after John Mountney's early goal was enough to secure a 1-0 win over Shelbourne at Oriel Park.
In Dublin, St Patrick's Athletic turned on the style during the second-half to cruise to a 4-1 win over Crumlin United at Richmond Park, while Bohemians recovered from conceding the opening goal to beat Longford Town 3-1 at Dalymount Park.
In the late kick-off, Cobh Ramblers scored two late goals to draw level with their Cork rivals UCC at the Mardyke - but the Students scored deep into injury-time to claim a dramatic 3-2 win.
The Irish Women's team are involved in a friendly international this evening as they've made the trip to face Spain (5.0).
FA Cup sixth round replay:
- Blackburn v Liverpool, Ewood Park (19:45)
Scottish Premiership:
- Aberdeen v Inverness CT (19:45)
- Celtic v Partick Thistle (19:45)
- Dundee v Dundee Utd (19:45)
Women's International Friendly:
Spain v Republic of Ireland, Mareo Stadium, Asturias (17:00, Irish time).
Training in the good looking Gijón area in Spain today in prep for our match vs Spain tomorrow! ðŸ€ðŸ€ðŸ€ pic.twitter.com/DK0mqAZJ1M
— Louise Quinn (@louie_quinn) April 7, 2015
GAA
Ulster Under-21 FC final:
Tyrone v Donegal, Celtic Park (20:00)
Munster Minor HC quarter-finals:
Tipperary v Waterford, Semple Stadium (19:00)
Cork v Limerick, Pairc Ui Rinn (19:00)
RUGBY
Kane Douglas and Fergus McFadden are doubts for Leinster's Guinness PRO12 trip to the Dragons on Sunday.
McFadden will follow return-to-play protocols after being taken off in the second half against Bath last Saturday, while Douglas continues his recovery from the back and hamstring problems that kept him out of that game.
A win is necessary for Matt O'Connor's side next weekend as they lie four points outside the play-off spots with four games remaining.
