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We’ll leave it there so: United hire LVG, Schmidt's squad and the rest of today’s sports news

A busy day of announcements and retirements had us on our toes.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheScore.ie brings you a round-up of today’s sports news…

Van Gaal

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal pictured at a book launch with Sylvie Meis — Images/Press Association Images.

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The best thing we shared

We watched Sky Sports’ brilliant Goals of the Season compilation. And then we watched it again.

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On the record

“Anybody he faced Anthony would know that they were in a game. He was a shining light for 10 or 12 years on the Cork team along with Graham Canty” — Colm Cooper on Anthony Lynch, one of the three toughest defenders he has faced in his career.

The fixture list

Here’s what’s coming up tomorrow:

  • Athlone Town v Sligo Rovers
  • Dundalk v Drogheda United
  • Limerick FC v Cork City
  • NBA: Miami Heat take on Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the playoffs.
  • Stage Three of An Post Rás gets underway.

Where we were today

Ireland announced their squad for the upcoming Argentina tour, and Sean Farrell was on hand to record the details.

Joe Schmidt and Paul O'Connell Inpho / Billy Stickland Inpho / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland

Fintan O’Toole was TheScore.ie‘s representative as Sky’s GAA plans were confirmed.

GAA

Showbiz, baby!

Des Cahill was ‘bumfuzzled’ by Offaly’s poor form

PJ Browne / YouTube

“Your job now is to stand by your manager.”

Bill

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