JOHN O’SHEA JOINS TV3

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IMMEDIATE: Monday 31st March 2014

 

 

JOHN O’SHEA JOINS TV3

 

Ex United defender signs up as studio guest for

Manchester United v Bayern Munich Champions League clash

 

 

John O’Shea, a Champions League winner with Manchester United, will be part of TV3’s panel for coverage of Manchester United’s mouth-watering Champions League quarter final first leg tie against champions Bayern Munich, live on TV3 tomorrow evening (Tuesday 1 April).

 

The Republic of Ireland defender, who played 76 times for United in the Champions League, makes his TV3 debut alongside regular panellist Brian Kerr and presenter Tommy Martin.

 

Mark Lawrenson will be on commentary duty with Trevor Welch at Old Trafford.

 

iPhone and iPad users can enjoy the match further with the second screen device ShowPal™ which can downloaded for free from the App Store.

 

3e will continue to show the pick of the UEFA Europa League ties on Thursday nights, with the first leg of Lyon v Juventus in the quarter-finals featuring this Thursday (3 April).

 

 

Manchester United v Bayern Munich – Live on TV3, Tuesday 1st April from 7.30pm.

 

Lyon v Juventus – Live on 3e, Thursday 3rd April from 7.30pm.

 

Live streaming for all coverage will be available on www.3player.ie/live

 

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ENDS

 

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publicity@tv3.ie

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TV3 Group has first choice of Live Tuesday night UEFA Champions League and Thursday night UEFA Europa League matches in the Republic of Ireland.

 

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Live coverage on TV3 (Champions League) and 3e (Europa League) this season:

 

·         Tuesday 1st April: Champions League Quarter Final, 1st Leg (Man United v Bayern Munich)

 

·         Thursday 3rd April: Europa League Quarter Final, 1st Leg (Lyon v Juventus)

 

·         Tuesday 8th April: Champions League, Quarter Final, 2nd Leg (Chelsea v PSG)

 

·         Thursday 10th April: Europa League Quarter Final, 2nd Leg (tba)

 

·         Tuesday 22nd April: Champions League Semi Final, 1st Leg

 

·         Thursday 24th April: Europa League Semi Final, 1st Leg

 

·         Tuesday 29th April: Champions League Semi Final, 2nd Leg

 

·         Thursday 1st May: Europa League Semi Final, 2nd Leg

 

·         Wednesday 14th May: Europa League Final, TV3