Noble concerned with Christmas match schedule

In the Premier league, West Ham captain Mark Noble says he's hoping the squad copes well with the Christmas schedule.

Slaven Bilic's side play three matches in eight days over the festive period.

It's after picking up seven points from their last nine in the top flight.

Noble tells Sky Sports News, the busy few days can be tough to get used to for players who've recently moved to England.

Here at home in SSE Airtricity league football, it could be confirmed today that the findings of the Conroy report will be implemented for next season – that's according to the Irish Sun newspaper.

The report recommended two divisions of 10 teams which would happen from 2018 onwards.

If the recommendation is implemented it means that 3 teams will be relegated from the Premier division next season with only one promoted from the first division.