Drogheda United spot kick hero Ryan Brennan was not that confident
HE'D just scored the 96th-minute winning goal for his home-town club in front of the Drogheda fans to put them back on top of the Premier Division table - but Ryan Brennan emerged from the dressing-rooms in less than celebratory mood.
The captain was happy to see the Boynesiders overcome Cork City 3-2 thanks to his coolly-converted penalty, but he felt the performance could have been a lot better and he's hoping Drogheda can raise their game for Friday's trip to face Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium.
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