Sligo Rovers start a new chapter in their history this Saturday night when Drogheda United visit the Showgrounds as local hero Gavin Dykes takes charge of the Bit O’ Red for the rest of the season. Sligo come into the game after beating Bohemians 3-2 almost two weeks ago. Dykes has a depleted squad to pick from with Alan Keane, John …
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Bray Wanderers host St Patrick’s Athletic in tonight’s televised fixture. Stephen McDonnell is here to preview the Premier Division clash. The saints have come out on top in both fixtures so far this season, each game producing plenty of goals, pats have won 3-1 and 3-2 so far this season against Alan Mathews’ side. Bray’s last league outing saw them go down 2-1 …
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Athlone Town welcome Bohemians to Lissywoolen this coming Friday evening in a meeting of two resurgent teams. Adam Kelly previews the Premier Division clash. Athlone, who were, only a few short weeks ago a certainty for relegation are now only three points off UCD in search of a lifeline in the form of a relegation play-off which would be a two-legged …
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Southeast bragging rights are up for grabs tomorrow night in Ferrycarrig Park as Wexford Youths take on Waterford United. David Pheasey looks at how both teams are shaping up heading into this crucial end-of-season game. Waterford United will make the short trip across the southeast to play local rivals Wexford Youths, in the final southeast derby of the season. While the …
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In a passionate and strongly worded article, Maurice Gleeson discusses five problems facing the League of Ireland at present. 1. FAI The Football Association of Ireland have a lot to answer for with regards to the development, or lack thereof, of our domestic game. Full libraries could be dedicated to the FAI’s ineptitude and lack of serious support for the …
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