If you are going to achieve something as mad as spending nearly 27 years in the biggest job in football, you might as well bow out in equally ridiculous fashion.

David Moyes is set to meet the Manchester United squad this morning as he begins the task of following in Alex Ferguson's footsteps.

Ronan O'Gara has dismissed any concerns about being appointed to coach his former Ireland rival Johnny Sexton at Racing Metro.

Robin van Persie wishes Manchester United could have found a "Fergie Time" winner at West Brom yesterday to give Sir Alex Ferguson the perfect send-off.

Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro for next season.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers begins the task of finding a replacement for the retired Jamie Carragher knowing he will not find anyone who can match up to all the veteran centre-back's qualities.

Mayo 4-16 Galway 0-11Red cards for both Garreth Bradshaw and Niall Coleman didn't help Galway, but Mayo tore them asunder before that in a comprehensive win at Pearse Stadium.

The Leinster management must contend with a number of injuries arising from Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup victory, as they prepare for Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final in the RDS against Ulster (4.45pm).