Tag Archives: LOI Premier Division

Limerick FC players have outlined that they have “no other option” but to threaten the club with strike action over unpaid wages and expenses. The First Division club also experienced financial issues last season and have been struggling to meet their commitments to the squad this season, with midfielder Sean Russell outlining in an interview with Off The Ball that …

The Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association have announced the creation of a new cross-border tournament – the Unite the Union Champions Cup.  The competition will be sponsored by the trade union Unite, and will see the SSE Airtricity League Champions play the winners of the Danske Bank Premiership in a two-legged final Its first edition will …

Irish manager Mick McCarthy has admitted that he will be keeping an eye on Dundalk striker Pat Hoban after he became the Lilywhites’ record goalscorer in their victory over Shamrock Rovers. Hoban scored his seventh goal of the season as Dundalk beat their title rivals at Oriel Park and the 27-year old became Dundalk’s record goalscorer in the process, surpassing …

St Patrick’s Athletic have been named as one of four League of Ireland clubs awarded with a UEFA Licence ahead of the 2019/20 UEFA Club competition season. The FAI released a statement on Thursday confirming the news that St. Patrick’s have been granted a licence alongside, Dundalk FC, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers. “The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the …

Shamrock Rovers host rivals Bohemians tonight in one of the most highly anticipated Dublin derbies in recent memory. The pair currently sit first and second in the Airtricity League Premier Division with Rovers looking to clinch their ninth win on the spin at Tallaght Stadium tonight. Bohemians have already defeated the Hoops this campaign and have had their number over …

UCD and Irish U21s pair Liam Scales and Neil Farrugia have reportedly been invited to train with Manchester City U23’s following their impressive displays this season. Both Farrugia and Scales are very highly rated and have taken excellently to life in the top flight after helping UCD to the First Division title last season. Daniel McDonnell on the Independent.ie is reporting …

Waterford FC have released a statement outlining their sadness and shock following their failure to obtain a UEFA licence to compete in Europe. The FAI confirmed on Thursday that the Blues, who finished fourth in last season’s Airtricity Premier Division, would not be allowed to compete in Europe due to the current trading company being fewer than three years in …

Jack Byrne was the star man for Shamrock Rovers on Friday night after his two goals helped the Hoops to a 3-1 win over UCD in Tallaght. The 22-year-old had been on international duty with Ireland over the last week or so and looked incredibly confident on his return to domestic action. At Tallaght Stadium last night Byrne was the …

The second gameweek of Airtricity League action has been and gone with no sign of the twists and turns of the Premier Division ceasing at this early stage. There was, again, late drama, surprising results and strong attendances as the season began to truly feel like it was back in full swing. After the second week of fixtures, Pundit Arena …

With the Airtricity Premier Division up and running following the first round of fixtures on Friday, it is now time for fans to turn their attention to the first division which begins tonight. There are a host of teams vying for a return to the top flight this season, with Shelbourne, Bray Wanderers, Drogheda United and Longford all contenders for …

As the shadow of Stephen Kenny continues to loom large over Oriel Park, and the new League of Ireland season draws ever closer, it’s time to usher in the new era at double winners Dundalk. Former defender Vinnie Perth and returning coach John Gill are the men in charge of leading the Lilywhites, along with assistant Ruadhri Higgins, in a …

Michael O’Connor has announced his intention to switch allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.  The former Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers striker is currently plying his trade at Linfield represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 level where he scored in a win over Austria back in 2016. Many are surprised by O’Connor’s intentions given that his former …

Shamrock Rovers have completed the signing of former Manchester City and Blackburn midfielder Jack Byrne, after the 22-year old was released by Scottish side Klimarnock. Byrne who was once considered one of Manchester City’s brightest young talents, impressed during a loan spell in Holland but struggled to nail down a club in England before eventually finding his way to Kilmarnock. …

Johnny Dunleavy has announced he is set to depart Cork City and in typical fashion paid a fitting tribute to the club and supporters who have followed him for the last seven years. The defender joined Cork City in 2012 following spells across the water with Wolves and Barnet. The Donegal defender eventually returned to play in the League of …

Former Irish international, Damien Delaney has left Cork City after the player and club mutually agreed to terminate his contract.  The Cork native returned to the League of Ireland club in July, 20 years after moving to England where he represented, Hull City, Queens Park Rangers, and Crystal Palace among many others.   Delaney released a statement via CorkCity.ie thanking …

Two weeks ago, in front of 60,000 fans, Tunisian side Espérance de Tunis defeated Egypt’s Al-Ahly 3-0 to win the African Champions League for only the third time in their history. So frequently the bridesmaids and so rarely the brides, Espérance have reached the last four of tournament ten times in their last 16 appearances, but have only won the …