League of Ireland takeaways: Drogheda on Euro mission, Bohs frustrated, Cork's green shoots, and Galway woes continue
Much of the commentary around Drogheda's expulsion from Europe has centred around the pain felt by the players, management and fans from a life experience perspective; the chance to travel away and sample something different. That's understandable.
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Irish Independent
5 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty wary of Waterford FC qualities
The Blues lie seven points clear of second-bottom Sligo Rovers and trail fourth-placed Drogheda by eight, but Doherty doesn't accept that they'll journey up the M1 with nothing to pride to play for. Speaking on Tuesday, he said: 'There's 10 games left and still 30 points to play for and a couple of wins and they're right there (in the battle for European places), particularly when they're playing us. It's a bit early to be talking about having nothing to play for, it really is, so I think they're very much alive. 'I watched their game at the weekend (against St Pat's) and they had a really, really strong performance, and a really good result in Galway the week before. Who else has gone down there and scored four goals? 'They will bring a lot of challenges. Everyone talks about Padraig Amond and Tommy Lonergan up front, but they've got Conan Noonan in behind as well and they brought in (Jordan) Rossiter. Andy Boyle will be coming back as well, so they'll have their strongest backline available, and they've a very experienced manager who knows how to get results. 'Every game in this league is so, so difficult, but we're going into Friday confident after winning three in a row and playing well. 'I could not have been happier with the performance on Friday (against Bohemians) and I think it was very, very evident what we were doing on that training camp in Spain the week before.' 'The big thing for me is the availability of players, which is a massive difference compared to a month ago. Paul Doyle did his first full training session yesterday, so it's only Elicha Ahui, Zishim Bawa and Scott Brady who aren't available now.' Warren Davis and Darragh Markey scored the goals in a 2-0 win the last time Waterford visited Drogheda, but in the reverse fixture in the RSC it took a stoppage-time strike from Conor Keeley to rescue a 2-2 draw.
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Brawl breaks out during heated League of Ireland derby as FIVE cards are shown in fiery injury time
A win would have been huge for Treaty United to boost their promotion chances KICKS OFF Brawl breaks out during heated League of Ireland derby as FIVE cards are shown in fiery injury time A BRAWL broke out in Treaty United's first division clash with Kerry FC in the Markets Field. An overly aggressive, cynical foul from Treaty's Dean Owens on Ewan Lee sparked a large scuffle in the 92nd minute. Advertisement 2 Cian Brosnan was not pleased with Owens' challenge Credit: @emmakatedineen 2 Members of the Treaty and Kerry benches broke up the fight Credit: @emmakatedineen A Kerry counter attack had appeared to form as Lee got in behind Owens with Kennedy Amechi supporting him against a lone Treaty defender. The 22-year-old was then dragged down from behind by the shoulders from Owens to end the attack. The Kingdom's Cian Brosnan appeared to take particular offence to the challenge by Owens as he ran at the player before pushing him to the ground from behind. Darren Nwankwo responded with a shove of his own before trying to de-escalate the situation. Advertisement The heated gathering was eventually broken up after substitutes and coaching staff stepped in. Five yellow cards were dished out in injury time alone during the feisty Munster derby. Owens received a yellow card for the initial challenge while Treaty's Steven Healy and Kerry's Brosnan were booked for their involvement in the brawl. Oran Crowe and Sean McGrath were also booked for the visitors in the closing stages of the contest. Advertisement This incident comes at a tough time for Kerry as it's been just a week since the release of two first team players. The axed players were former PSG goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy and Shane Maroodza who they signed just FOUR days previous. The 21-year-old came through the Leicester academy before signing for Huddersfield and Barnet. Maroodza played just one game for Colin Healy's side. The fight came a short while after Lee forced Kerry's equaliser when he put pressure on Ben Lynch at the back post from a long throw in by Samuel Aladesanusi. Advertisement A second half glancing header from new signing Patrick Ferry on the end of an Evan O'Connor cross had opened the scoring, putting the Shannonsiders into the lead. Former England star Joe Hart reveals how close he came to a career in cricket The Super Blues had to make an early substitution in the first half with Limerick footballing legend Lee J Lynch being forced off with injury after just 24 minutes. Treaty United find themselves fifth in the table and just inside the promotion play-off places with a five point cushion over Wexford FC with 10 games to go. With just one win in their last eight league games, Tommy Barrett's side have fallen away from the pack leading the league table as they are now 15 points adrift from Bray Wanderers in third. Advertisement Kerry's promotion chances have taken a hit after yesterday's must win game finished level. They now sit eighth, 10 points behind their Munster rivals with just 10 games to go.
Irish Independent
13 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Irish soccer players invited to join group ‘owed billions' over contract and transfer rules
League of Ireland players and Irish players who took part in professional soccer in the UK and EU have been invited to join a 'potentially billion-dollar' class action claim against Fifa and possibly other soccer associations.
