TV View: Hats off to TG4’s As It Stands number cruncher

Unique individual must be the love child of Pythagoras and effervescent Carol Vorderman

Sports Books of the Year: Hard-hitting and honest rugby reads lead the way

Chronicle of Barcelona’s implosion and fascinating look at gambling business also stand out

Field of Dreams – Frank McNally on the heady days when Jack Charlton’s Ireland turned up in his back garden (or near enough)

Two Wexford men acquitted of forging will of bachelor farmer

Noel Hayes (61) and William O’Leary (51) pleaded not guilty to offence

A good bagman is a team’s prized asset

Apart from lugging the gear around, a reliable kit man is a fixer, motivator and confidant all rolled into one