It wasn’t always pretty, but José Mourinho’s Tottenham ground their way to a much-needed three points as they beat Everton 1-0 in north London last night. A first-half own goal from Michael Keane was enough to give Spurs victory and move them up to eighth in the table, a point behind rivals Arsenal. Tempers flared at half-time between Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min - an incident Mourinho later called “beautiful.” The Portuguese, who recorded his 200th Premier League win as a manager, said: “I don’t like a team without communication. In this morning’s rugby column John O’Sullivan has looked at the vital part Ireland’s clubs will have to play if the sport is to make a successful return from the coronavirus crisis. A return to club action is scheduled for September, and with a congested calendar expected at provincial and international level, Division 1A and 1B of the All-Ireland League could provide a vital competitive outlet for both academy players and senior pros.

Source: The Irish Times July 06, 2020 22:18 UTC