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The 42
2 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Rooney's second-minute spot kick maintains excellent form for Bohs
Bohemians 1 Derry City 0 Paul Buttner reports from Dalymount Park DAYLE ROONEY PROVED spot on for the second time in a fortnight as resurgent Bohemians maintained their excellent form. Winger Rooney's second minute penalty proved the only goal of an intriguing game as a shockingly disjointed Derry couldn't build on their recent fine record in Phibsborough. A seventh win from their last nine games, and fifth from six at Dalymount Park, sees Bohemians, second bottom of the table two month ago, regain third place in the Premier Division table. Derry slip to sixth place. With one change from their narrow defeat at Drogheda United last week, as Archie Meekison came in for Collie Whelan, Bohemians had the dream start when awarded a penalty with just 20 seconds on the watch. Captain Dawson Devoy, Rooney and Ross Tierney set up James Clarke whose shot from the edge of the area struck Derry skipper Mark Connolly on the arm. Referee Rob Hennessy had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. As he did with the winner against Shelbourne two weeks ago, Rooney scored emphatically from 12 yards with a rising drive to the roof of the net. Derry briefly enjoyed a spell of possession, though laboured to make any headway in the final third. And it was Bohemians who looked far more threatening when they got forward, really stretching Derry at the back with a double chance on 18 minutes. First a break down the left by Meekison set up Tierney whose shot was headed away by Carl Winchester. The Derry defensive midfielder was well positioned once again seconds later to block a shot from Devoy as Derry, at sixes and sevens at the back, survived falling further behind. So much so, head coach Tiernan Lynch made a tactical switch when bringing on Gavin Whyte for Shane Ferguson in a switch from three at the back to a 4-3-3 formation. Advertisement It scarcely made a difference as Derry remained at sea defensively, surviving another double let-off on 38 minutes. Rooney caught the visitors' rearguard flat footed when dinking a delightful ball over the top for the run of Adam McDonnell who, stretching, lobbed over the crossbar. A mistake by centre-back Kevin Holt then gifted Clarke a sight of goal with Derry relieved to see the shot arrow wide. Further defensive frailty presented Clarke with another opening a minute before the break which he rifled over the top. Derry made three changes at the break with Kevin Holt, Hayden Cann and winger Michael Duffy substituted as Ronan Boyce, Ben Doherty and Dom Thomas came on in another reshuffle. Bohemians, though, remained on the front foot with Jordan Flores flashing a header from a Devoy corner wide before the home skipper was perhaps fortunate not to concede a penalty when appearing to push over Danny Mullen. It was the 70th minute before Derry carved their first real chance of the game, Niall Morahan doing exceptionally well to take the ball off substitute Robbie Benson's toe from Adam O'Reilly low cross. Impressive loanee Sean Grehan, on his final appearance before returning to Crystal Palace, showed his defensive quality to deflect a drive from Thomas over the top as Derry chased an equaliser. But, as they had started, it was Bohemians who finished the stronger, with substitutes Rhys Brennan and Whelan, twice, close to extending their lead. Derry's night to forget all but summed up by the sending off of Benson on 82 minutes for a foul on Keith Buckley, his second booking. Bohemians: Chorazka; Morahan (McManus, 87), Grehan, Cornwall, Flores; Devoy, McDonnell (Buckley, 65); Rooney, Tierney (Mountney, 87), Meekison (Brennan, 65); Clarke (Whelan, 74). Derry City: Maher; Cann (Doherty, h-t; Benson, 60), Connolly, Holt (Thomas, h-t); Ferguson (Whyte, 24), O'Reilly, Winchester, Todd; McMullan, Duffy (R. Boyce, h-t); Mullen. Referee: Rob Hennessy (Clare).
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Dayle Rooney penalty sinks Derry and keeps Bohs upwardly mobile
Dayle Rooney proved spot on for the second time in a fortnight as resurgent Bohemians maintained their excellent form in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division. Winger Rooney's second-minute penalty was the only goal of an intriguing game as a shockingly disjointed Derry couldn't build on their recent fine record in Phibsborough. A seventh win from their last nine games, and fifth from six at Dalymount Park, sees Bohemians, second bottom of the table two month ago, regain third place in the table. Derry slip to sixth. With one change from their narrow defeat at Drogheda United last week, Archie Meekison coming in for Collie Whelan, Bohemians had the dream start when awarded a penalty with just 20 seconds on the watch. Captain Dawson Devoy, Rooney and Ross Tierney set up James Clarke whose shot from the edge of the area struck Derry skipper Mark Connolly on the arm. Referee Rob Hennessy had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. As he did with the winner against Shelbourne two weeks ago, Rooney scored emphatically from 12 yards with a rising drive to the roof of the net. Derry briefly enjoyed a spell of possession, though laboured to make any headway in the final third. And it was Bohemians who looked far more threatening when they got forward, really stretching Derry at the back with a double chance on 18 minutes. First a break down the left by Meekison set up Tierney whose shot was headed away by Carl Winchester. The Derry defensive midfielder was well positioned once again seconds later to block a shot from Devoy as Derry, at sixes and sevens at the back, survived falling further behind. So much so, head coach Tiernan Lynch made a tactical switch when bringing on Gavin Whyte for Shane Ferguson in a switch from three at the back to a 4-3-3 formation. It scarcely made a difference as Derry remained at sea defensively, surviving another double let-off on 38 minutes. Rooney caught the visitors' rearguard flat footed when dinking a delightful ball over the top for the run of Adam McDonnell who, stretching, lobbed over the crossbar. A mistake by centre-back Kevin Holt then gifted Clarke a sight of goal with Derry relieved to see the shot arrow wide. Further defensive frailty presented Clarke with another opening a minute before the break which he rifled over the top. Derry made three changes at the break with Kevin Holt, Hayden Cann and winger Michael Duffy substituted as Ronan Boyce, Ben Doherty and Dom Thomas came on in another reshuffle. Bohemians, though, remained on the front foot with Jordan Flores flashing a header from a Devoy corner wide before the home skipper was perhaps fortunate not to concede a penalty when appearing to push over Danny Mullen. It was the 70th minute before Derry carved their first real chance of the game, Niall Morahan doing exceptionally well to take the ball off substitute Robbie Benson's toe from Adam O'Reilly low cross. Impressive loanee Sean Grehan, on his final appearance before returning to Crystal Palace, showed his defensive quality to deflect a drive from Thomas over the top as Derry chased an equaliser. But, as they had started, it was Bohemians who finished the stronger, with substitutes Rhys Brennan and Whelan, twice, close to extending their lead. Derry's night to forget all but summed up by the sending off of Benson on 82 minutes for a foul on Keith Buckley, his second booking. Bohemians: Kacper Chorazka; Niall Morahan (James Mcmanus 87), Sean Grehan, Rob Cornwall, Jordan Flores; Dawson Devoy, Adam McDonnell (Keith Buckley 65); Dayle Rooney, Ross Tierney (John Mountney 87), Archie Meekison (Rhys Brennan 65); James Clarke (Collie Whelan 74). Derry City: Brian Maher; Hayden Cann (Ben Doherty h-t; Robbie Benson 60), Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt (Dom Thomas h-t); Shane Ferguson (Gavin Whyte 24), Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Sam Todd; Paul McMullan, Michael Duffy (Ronan Boyce h-t); Danny Mullen. Attendance: 4,111.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Rooney delivers from the spot as Bohs win again
Premier Division: Bohemians 1 Derry City 0 Dayle Rooney proved spot on for the second time in a fortnight as resurgent Bohemians maintained their excellent form. Winger Rooney's second-minute penalty proved the only goal of an intriguing game as a shockingly disjointed Derry couldn't build on their recent fine record in Phibsborough. A seventh win from their last nine games, and fifth from six at Dalymount Park, sees Bohemians, second bottom of the table two months ago, regain third place in the Premier Division table. Derry slip to sixth place. With one change from their narrow defeat at Drogheda United last week, as Archie Meekison came in for Collie Whelan, Bohemians had the dream start when awarded a penalty with just 20 seconds on the watch. Captain Dawson Devoy, Rooney and Ross Tierney set up James Clarke whose shot from the edge of the area struck Derry skipper Mark Connolly on the arm. Referee Rob Hennessy had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. As he did with the winner against Shelbourne two weeks ago, Rooney scored emphatically from 12 yards with a rising drive to the roof of the net. Derry briefly enjoyed a spell of possession, though laboured to make any headway in the final third. And it was Bohemians who looked far more threatening when they got forward, really stretching Derry at the back with a double chance on 18 minutes. First a break down the left by Meekison set up Tierney whose shot was headed away by Carl Winchester. The Derry defensive midfielder was well-positioned once again seconds later to block a shot from Devoy as Derry, at sixes and sevens at the back, survived falling further behind. So much so, head coach Tiernan Lynch made a tactical switch when bringing on Gavin Whyte for Shane Ferguson in a switch from three at the back to a 4-3-3 formation. It scarcely made a difference as Derry remained at sea defensively, surviving another double let-off on 38 minutes. Rooney caught the visitors' rearguard flat-footed when dinking a delightful ball over the top for the run of Adam McDonnell who, stretching, lobbed over the crossbar. A mistake by centre-back Kevin Holt then gifted Clarke a sight of goal with Derry relieved to see the shot arrow wide. Further defensive frailty presented Clarke with another opening a minute before the break, which he rifled over the top. Derry made three changes at the break with Kevin Holt, Hayden Cann and winger Michael Duffy substituted as Ronan Boyce, Ben Doherty and Dom Thomas came on in another reshuffle. Bohemians, though, remained on the front foot with Jordan Flores flashing a header from a Devoy corner wide before the home skipper was perhaps fortunate not to concede a penalty when appearing to push over Danny Mullen. It was the 70th minute before Derry carved their first real chance of the game, Niall Morahan doing exceptionally well to take the ball off substitute Robbie Benson's toe from Adam O'Reilly's low cross. Impressive loanee Sean Grehan, on his final appearance before returning to Crystal Palace, showed his defensive quality to deflect a drive from Thomas over the top as Derry chased an equaliser. But, as they had started, it was Bohemians who finished the stronger, with substitutes Rhys Brennan and Whelan, twice, close to extending their lead. Derry's night to forget all but summed up by the sending off of Benson on 82 minutes for a foul on Keith Buckley, his second booking. Bohemians: Chorazka; Morahan (McManus, 87), Grehan, Cornwall, Flores; Devoy, McDonnell (Buckley, 65); Rooney, Tierney (Mountney, 87), Meekison (Brennan, 65); Clarke (Whelan, 74). Derry City: Maher; Cann (Doherty, h-t; Benson, 60), Connolly, Holt (Thomas, h-t); Ferguson (Whyte, 24), O'Reilly, Winchester, Todd; McMullan, Duffy (R. Boyce, h-t); Mullen. Referee: Rob Hennessy (Clare). Attendance: 4,111.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Best fans in the world' – Dawson Devoy vows to use ‘Dalymount Park effect' in Bohemians' crunch clash versus Derry City
DAWSON DEVOY believes that Dalymount Park is now Bohemians' not-so-secret weapon. Alan Reynolds' men welcome Derry City to Dublin 7 on Friday night looking for a victory that would send the Gypsies into the top three in the table, at least, at the season's halfway point. 2 Bohemians face Derry City on Friday night Credit: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile 2 Bohemians will go into the Premier Division top three if they win Credit: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile Victory would also make it seven wins in nine games — after losing six of their opening nine — and their fifth win in six home matches as Dalymount has become something of a fortress. That had not always been the case. The stat led Reynolds to acknowledge that some of his players found it difficult to perform at home where expectations are high. Read More on League of Ireland Patience wore thin during that time. But Devoy believes that the flip side is there is no more daunting venue for opponents when Bohs are flying high. The 23-year-old said: 'We're in Dalymount, we're going to take the game to Derry and use Dalymount . . . the fans get behind us from the start. 'It's not an easy place for away teams to come so we're going to use that. Most read in Sport 'When we were struggling at the start of the year, the fans are probably understandably frustrated and that's normal. Every club is probably like that. But when things are going well, they're the best fans in the country. It's important we use that to our advantage.' When Bohs were labouring earlier this year, Devoy could understand the supporters' exasperation. Colm Whelan shakes fourth official's hand during Bohemians clash against Shamrock Rovers The Ashbourne native said: 'Where I am from, there are a few Bohs fans. When I do be walking my dog, there are a few fans. That's just part of it. 'The fans have every right to be annoyed when we're not getting results, that's what it is about. 'I think we were all hurting, we've got a few good results and we've got to keep pushing on. 'When we do get beaten, it probably affects the players, it affects your weekend and stuff like that. It's obviously a lot better when you win. 'When results are going your way, it's great, the atmosphere . . . things like that. 'But we're also not stupid, we're only a few results away from struggling again. We've got to continue the good form.' LATE LATE SHOWS The past series of games has seen some big moments — boss Reynolds reckons their only losses to Waterford and Drogheda were undeserved. And Devoy points to Easter Monday against Shamrock Rovers when, having trailed 2-0 at the break, the Gypsies rose from the dead as the midfielder scored the opener and That was followed by a comeback win over St Pat's, with two late, late goals wrapping up all three points. Devoy said: 'Something started to click, sometimes all it takes is one or two games. The game in Tallaght was massive for us, it gave us belief coming from two goals down. 'And that following Friday, beating Pat's when we're 1-0 down. So it gives you massive belief and since then we've been playing with a lot of confidence. 'We know what we're capable of as a group and we want to get the best out of everyone. We just want to keep going and pushing up the table.' Devoy, who returned to Bohemians from MK Dons last July, is also keen to live up to Reynolds' claim that he is one of the best in the country. He said: 'I think most players will tell you that they want to be spoken about. I believe I'm good enough to be like that. 'Once I just let my football do the talking on the pitch, I'll let other people speak like that. Of course I want to be good, but once we're winning, that's the most important thing.'
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luke Dennison haunts old club as Drogheda United edge Bohemians in hard-fought clash
LUKE DENNISON produced a late double save to deny Bohemians a share of the spoils. Archie Meekison and 18-year-old debutant Hugh Smith had just been thrown on by Alan Reynolds wen they each had a chance to make themselves a hero. 2 Drogheda Utd saw off Bohs in a tense League of Ireland clash on Friday night 2 Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison moved from Bohs last year without making a LOI appearance for the Dublin side But, after Colm Whelan, had played the initial through-ball, the ex-Bohs keeper batted away their efforts in quick succession before the danger was cleared. Earlier, Douglas James-Taylor had converted a penalty on the hour mark which proved enough to claim their first win in four games and move them up to second. Bohs - still yet to draw this season - will wonder how they took nothing from the game. Although Dennison was not overworked, the visitors twice struck the woodwork and had the lion's share of possession, much of it in their opponents' half. Most read in Football But Drogheda are masters of soaking up pressure and making the most of any opportunities that come their way. With James-Taylor upfront, supported by Warren Davis and Shane Farrell, they carrived an obvious threat on the counter-attack. Drogheda felt he should have had a penlty much earlier than they did, in the sixth minute when Davis was chopped down by Rob Cornwall. The Bohs centre-half did not appear aware of where the forward was before tripping him. That is no defence but referee Declan Toland waved away their claims. Most read in Football Dennison left the Phibsborough club feeling he had never gotten a fair crack of the whip, departing without a league appearance, but the move up the M1 has worked a treat. The American keeper won the FAI Cup last November and this was a fresh cance to prove a point, although he made few actual saves. Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League parade Former Drogheda favourite Dayle Rooney hit the bar with a header from a Dawson Devoy cross. Then, a Devoy cross evaded everyone before Jordan Flores, at the far post, steered it into the opposite corner. This time it was the visitors to feel aggrieved with a decision by the officials. They were adamant he had been played onside. Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty was no happier when Ryan Brennan and Elicha Ahui were booked in quick succession for challenges on James Clarke and Ross Tierney. But, then again, Brennan was probably lucky not to have received a yellow for a subsequent handball. Bohs went close from the free-kick wihch followed Ahui's infringement. Rooney's delivery was knocked back across goal by Flores but the ball hung in the air in such a way it made it hard for Tierney to generate power in his header with Dennison making a comfortable save. Both Devoy and Tierney had efforts deflected off-target with Bohs frustrated at their failure to take the lead before the break. But, as much as they dominated, they twice ahd to rely on Kacper Chorazka to come up trumps to deny James-Taylor. He batted away two stinging shots from the Englishman as Drogheda again showed their threat in transition. He was not to be denied a third time after Keeley went to ground as Grehan wrestled with him in the box. The on-loan Walsall striker made no mistake from 12 yards, smashing the ball high into the net. Bohs had a couple of good chances to level shortly after falling behind. First, Devoy played a short corner to Rooney with Cornwall narrowly failing to connect with is flighted ball to the far post. Then, Adam McDonnell was just off target after some good work from Devoy. And, with 10 minutes to go, Whelan, who had not had a sniff of goal previously, struck the bar after collecting Niall Morahan's ball with Dennison beaten. The striker - who played the full 90 wit Lys Mousset again injured - later teed up his team-mates but they could not take advantage with Chorazka denying Farrell late on at the other end. SUN STAR MAN: Conor Keeley (Drogheda United) DROGHEDA UNITED: Dennison 7; Lambe 6, Ahui 7, Keeley 8, Quinn 7, Kane 7; Brennan 6 (Markey 55, 6), Heeney 7; Davis 6 (Oluwa 69, 5), Farrell 6; James-Taylor 7 (Cruise 86, 4). BOHEMIANS: Chorazka 7; Morahan 7 (Meekison 83, 5), Cornwall 6 (Brennan 71, 5), Grehan 5, Flores 6; Devoy 8, McDonnell 6 (Buckley 71, 6); Clarke 6 (H Smith 83, 5), Tierney 7, Rooney 7; Whelan 6. REFEREE: D Toland (Roscommon) 6
