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Irish League review of action so far

ALL four of the local sides will be hoping to achieve their own goals and objectives as the season reaches its climax over the next few months. Seasons can be won or lost in one single game. Here is a review of how the local clubs have fared so far this season and how the closing stages of the season may pan out for them.

Sam says

LAST weekend saw the return of the FA Cup as the fourth round of the world famous competition took place. Of course the major talking point will be the clash between Lancashire rivals Liverpool and Manchester United. The game had been over shadowed over the Suarez/Evra racism saga. I will not pretend to know the ins and outs of the situation but if he racially abused the United left back then he should receive a considerable ban. The disciplinary committee believed he had and he received a fairly hefty ban.

Moyola lose out to Armagh

MOYOLA travelled to Holm Park on Saturday to take on Armagh looking on build on last week’s good performance against Wakehurst. Moyola started the game with player manager Mervyn Pattsion and new signing Adrian Whiteside in the starting eleven as he had Kenning, Lucas, Kelly all unavailable.

Londonderry Milk Cup trials set to start

THE 2012 Application form for Trials for Milk Cup 2012 is now available to be completed on-line at www.countylondonderryfa.co.uk

Poor finishing costs Killymoon

Killymoon Rangers 2 Banbridge Town 4

Other Local Sport

RBS Six Nations Preview - Ireland ready for Wales test video

Preparations are almost complete for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Championship which is a rematch of the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Wales

‘IMMENSE - NOW BRING ON THE BELFAST GIANTS!’

RAINEY Endowed 1st XI coach Chris Campbell was overjoyed with the tremendous performance that saw Rainey knock out Belfast giants BRA.

Rainey ladies get revenge on Enniskillen

HAVING lost to Enniskillen in their first meeting this season, Rainey were looking forward to the return match to be played at home in the Arena.

Rainey Endowed U14 hockey

THE Rainey U14 hockey team have reached the semi final of the Ulster Junior Schools Cup.

Moneyglass rallying

THE fifth round of The Rallysport Association nine round Winter Championship Series 2012 takes place at The Moneyglass Estate near Toome this Saturday the 4th February. Moneyglass is a popular venue for The Rallysport Association unique form of high action motorsport with its challenging winding lanes through the beautiful rolling grassland of the estate and an impressive entry of around 100 competitors is expected.

National Sport

Fergie ready to bring back De Gea

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to thrust David de Gea back into the spotlight for Manchester United's Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Gerrard: Suarez return will lift us

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the return of Luis Suarez will help the club in their bid to secure a top-four finish and win some silverware.

Best calls for Ireland consistency

Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed during the World Cup when their RBS 6 Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.

Speed the key for Robinson

Head coach Andy Robinson will demand his Scotland side play with pace, but with composure amid the mayhem, in the RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Murrayfield.

Farrell ready for Murrayfield chaos

Assistant coach Andy Farrell is confident England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.

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Saturday 04 February 2012

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