Commander Louise Puddefoot, in charge of the policing operation, said the force was ‘well prepared’ for both protests.

Nuno Espirito Santo said Nottingham Forest’s 7-0 victory over Brighton was beyond his expectations as they bounced back from last week’s heavy defeat to get their European hopes back on track.

Galopin Des Champs continued his love affair with Leopardstown and added his name to the history books by winning a third Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Chase at the Dublin Racing Festival.

Watford head coach Tom Cleverley believed referee Lewis Smith should have been stronger as his 10-man side lost 1-0 to Norwich. Vakoun Bayo saw red just before the break , after shoving Emilano ...