Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty demands better for Tallaght showdown against Shamrock Rovers
The Boynesiders needed a stoppage-time Ryan Brennan penalty to see off Cork City, and Doherty accepted that defensive errors his team have made in recent games could be costly if they're repeated in Tallaght (kick-off 7.45pm) for a game that is being screened live on Virgin Media TV. However, he's not about to abandon the playing system that has kept his team on top of the Premier Division for most of the season so far.
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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Jim Crawford labels Cork City's Cathal O'Sullivan as ‘fantastic' while playing in Ireland U-21 friendlies in Croatia
JIM Crawford's Under-21s drew a blank against Qatar's 23s last night. The Boys in Green 2 The Cork City future star was impressive in the 0-0 draw 2 The Ireland U-21 squad will begin their Euro 2027 qualifiers in September Shamrock Rovers ace Cory O'Sullivan But he could not inspire a win despite Cathal O'Sullivan and Jad Hakiki going close by hitting the post. IRELAND U-21: A Wogan; J Devaney, G Otegbayo (A Murphy 74), S Grehan, J Slater (Cory O'Sullivan, h-t); E McJannet (J O'Brien-Whitmarsh, h-t), J Mullins; Cathal O'Sullivan, J Hakiki, H Vaughan (W Davis 74); C Dillon (M O'Mahony 74). Jim Crawford Read more on Irish football The Ireland U-21s boss said: "A really young team with a 17-year-old playing right back, which he was fantastic, Jacob Devaney. "We had Cathal O'Sullivan who played 90 minutes, fantastic. Andrew Wogan in goal, very good. "There was a lot of pleasing aspects for individuals but what we need going into the (Euro 2027 qualifying) campaign is competitive players. "Certainly here, players have sort of turned staff members' heads, if you like, to say, 'yeah, I'm ready to be selected for September'. Most read in Football "Cian Dillon, you know, worked hard and people have to remember that Cian turned down a holiday to Greece to gain two U21s caps. I'm sure he wouldn't change that for the world. "He's done himself absolutely no harm at all, you know, so delighted for him. Inside Arsenal's Ibiza holiday as Katie McCabe and teammates pop champagne to celebrate Champions League win "This is one step away from the senior team. This isn't easy. Some of the players have probably been ever-present in squads, from 15s, 16s, 17s and so on. "Now all of a sudden, when they gets to 21s, the player pool gets a little bit bigger."
Irish Examiner
16 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
'Fantastic': Ireland boss pleased with Cathal O'Sullivan in first U21 start
Cathal O'Sullivan got his first start for the Ireland U21s as they drew 0-0 with a Qatar U23 side in a friendly played in Croatia on Tuesday. The Cork City teenager made his debut in Friday's defeat to Croatia, entering the game as a late substitute. Also against Qatar, goalkeeper Andrew Wogan made his first appearance, Shamrock Rovers defender Cory O'Sullivan earned his debut off the bench, and there were first starts for Cian Dillon and Jacob Devaney. "A really young team with a 17-year-old playing right back, which he was fantastic, Jacob Devaney," said Ireland manager Jim Crawford. "We had Cathal O'Sullivan who played 90 minutes, fantastic. Andrew Wogan in goal, very good. "There was a lot of pleasing aspects for individuals but what we need going into the (Euro 2027 qualifying) campaign is competitive players. Certainly here, players have sort of turned staff members' heads, if you like, to say, 'yeah, I'm ready to be selected for September'. "Cian Dillon, you know, worked hard and people have to remember that Cian turned down a holiday to Greece to gain two U21s caps. I'm sure he wouldn't change that for the world. He's done himself absolutely no harm at all, you know, so delighted for him. "This is one step away from the senior team. This isn't easy. Some of the players have probably been ever-present in squads, from 15s, 16s, 17s and so on. Now all of a sudden, when they gets to 21s, the player pool gets a little bit bigger. "We just need to be competitive in all areas of the pitch with regards to our squads. I'm happy with that. To bring up boys like Jacob, like Cathal O'Sullivan, like Andrew Wogan, a lot of really good, polished performances that we're delighted with." Ireland created plenty of chances against Qatar but were not clinical enough in front of goal. O'Sullivan and Jad Hakiki went closest for Crawford's side. "We did create lots of chances," said Crawford. "Lots of fantastic intricate play, individual play and lots of positives. "It's the first sort of clean sheet with the group, which is one positive defensively. It's been a little bit of a concern with the group so far. "The main learning from that game is that when you're on top in a game, you need to score goals. When we play Moldova, Andorra, Kazakhstan, it'd be probably similar where teams just drop off, looking to catch you on a counter-attack. "We got a lot of prep for September and October with the way Qatar were set up. People have to understand that it was a Qatar U23s team, so 22-year-olds; a few of those players played in their senior team."
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Irish Examiner
Cathal O'Sullivan comes closest on first start but Ireland U21s held by Qatar U23s
Republic of Ireland Under-21s were held to a 0-0 draw against Qatar Under-23s in Vrbovec. The game was the Republic's second friendly after being beaten 1-0 by Croatia on Friday and the Qatar clash saw Andrew Wogan, Jacob Devaney, Cian Dillon and Cathal O'Sullivan all make their first starts for the under-21s. Jamie Mullins had an early effort miss the target as Ireland started well and they came close again when Cork City's Cathal O'Sullivan smashed a shot off the post. Jad Hakiki's effort was then cleared off the line as the score remained goalless at half-time. Read More Five changes for Ireland team to face Luxembourg as Jake O'Brien starts The Republic of Ireland U21 team that faced Qatar. PicL Gerry Scully/Sportsfile. They had another great opportunity through Hakiki again after the break when his effort rattled the post, but the game fizzled out into a draw. The Republic are back in international action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the European Championship. Republic of Ireland U21: Wogan, Slater, Otegbayo, Grehan, Mullins, McJannet, Vaughan, Devaney, Cathal O'Sullivan,Dillon, Hakiki. Subs: Jauny, Barrett, Maguire, Curtis, Alex Murphy, Okagbue, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Murphy, O'Mahony, O'Brien-Whitmarsh, Gardner, Davis, Lipsiuc. Qatar U23: Ali Mohammed, Chasar, Al Oui, Reyad, Hagana, Said, Salem, Surag, Al Sharshani, Hussain,Jamshid. Subs: Ghanem Al Minhali, Abdulaziz Mohammed, Hamza, Shahabi, Faragalla, Fadi, Khaled Gouda, Osman, Gamer, Tamer, Moath Taha, Haider Dib.
