Sport Headlines 22nd September

The Clare Hurlers will have a new Manager in 2017, as Davy Fitzgerald last night confirmed he was stepping down from the role.

In a statement, the 45 year old said following consultation with player representatives he felt it was in the best interest of Clare Hurling to step down.

During his time in charge, Fitzgerald led the Banner to the 2013 All Ireland title win over Cork, as well as their first National League title in almost 40 years last season.

Anthony Daly and the All Ireland under wining under 21 management team Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor are among the early favourites to replace Davy Fitzgerald

The Cork County Board have moved to clarify their position around player expenses after the Irish Examiner was informed of outstanding issues.

Chairman Ger Lane says the Senior Footballers claims for the Championship are being reviewed after being submitted earlier this month.

Na Piarsaigh are through to the Premier Under 21 A Hurling championship quarter finals.

Last night the City outfit overcame Ballymartle 2-08 to 12 points in their Round 4 Replay.

In the RED FM Senior Hurling League, St Finbarrs beat Killeagh 3-15 to 1-19.

In League cup football Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick says last nights 3-1 win over Northampton will help calm things down in the club.

In the nights other action Paddy Mc Nair scored twice as Sunderland beat QPR 2-1, Shane Long won a penalty as Southampton beat Crystal Palace 2-0, Dmitri Payet ( Dim-meet-Tree Pie-et)  scored deep in injury time for West Ham who beat Accrington Stanley 1-0 , David Meyler started for Hull as they beat Sunderland 2-1 and Spurs hammered Gillingham 5-1.

Manchester City beat Swansea 2-1 but in bad news Vincent Kompany left the field with an injury late in the game, City had already used all 3 subs they had to defend their lead with just 10 men.

The draw for the fourth round of the League cup was made last night and among the highlights  United will play Manchester City , Liverpool welcome Spurs , Arsenal will face Reading and West Ham will play Chelsea.

In Spain Barcelona and Athetico Madrid drew 1-all in La Liga at the Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi could be out for 3 weeks after going off with a groin strain in the second half.

In golf play has been suspended at the Porshce European Open in Germany.

Padraig Harrington is among the field.

In racing Today's card is at the Curragh with the first off at 12.55.