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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Kevin Doherty hails ‘brilliant' Luke Dennison after Drogheda keeper secures fourth clean sheet in a row
Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty has lauded goalkeeper Luke Dennison after his fourth successive shutout kept their European football hopes alive KEVIN DOHERTY paid tribute to goalkeeper Luke Dennison after his side picked up another clean sheet on Friday night. It was Dennison's fourth shutout on the spin as the Drogs played out a scoreless draw with Waterford. Advertisement 2 Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty hailed after a fourth clean sheet in a row 2 Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison has been in fine form But it keeps them dreaming of European qualification after missing out this year due to a breach of Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. Dennison has helped marshal a defence that has been one of the meanest in the Premier Division this season — shipping just 25 goals in 27 matches. But the American — who joined Drogheda from Bohemians last summer — had to be alert to keep his fine record intact as he denied Blues' Conan Noonan from distance. And his boss Doherty said: 'He's brilliant. Advertisement 'It's all good in hindsight but Luke was in the stand at Dalymount so it was a really good signing by us.' Friday's clean sheet was Dennison's 14th of the season in all competitions and no keeper has made more saves in the top flight than him. And Doherty was quick to hail the keeper who slotted in perfectly for Ireland Under-21 international Andrew Wogan. The Drogs chief added: 'I had no doubts. Advertisement 'He's just so calm when he needs to be and is a bit mad when he needs to be as well. 'He pulls off saves and keeps the ball out of the net. That's what goalkeepers do. Benjamin Sesko is paraded around Old Trafford after completing £74million transfer 'It's not 'he', it's not just the defenders either, it's the attackers who defend but he's been absolutely excellent. 'I know it's really basic but he keeps the ball out of the net. Advertisement 'There's a lot more to goalkeeping nowadays and I'm not saying Luke can't do that but he's just so comfortable. 'He's very calm and he commands his box. 'He's a good fella, as they all are.' On Friday's stalemate at home, the United boss was not too downbeat that this team had missed the chance to go clear in second place. Advertisement They sit level on 42 points with Derry City — who they face in the FAI Cup last 16 on Saturday in a repeat of last year's Aviva Stadium showpiece. Doherty explained: 'We've beaten Waterford here already, Sligo here twice and we've beaten Galway here. 'We don't struggle to beat teams who would be perceived to be in and around us. 'Better teams than us have drawn games, I can assure you. Advertisement 'We're not happy or satisfied with a point, we never are. 'It was a decent contest without loads of quality moments at either end. It shows you how far we've come. 'For me to be disappointed and whatever, shows you how far we've come in a seriously short space of time
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘We don't do anything different to others' – Kevin Doherty rubbishes Drogheda's time-wasting accusations
Kevin Doherty claims if a certain other League of Ireland club did it they wouldn't receive the same backlash NOT FAIR 'We don't do anything different to others' – Kevin Doherty rubbishes Drogheda's time-wasting accusations KEVIN Doherty feels Drogheda United get a bad rap over their game management. The fourth-placed Drogs could go second in the top flight tonight if they earn a third win in a row by beating Waterford at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Advertisement 2 The 45-year-old feels hard done by with the reputation Drogs have earned themselves 2 Drogs are 11 points off the league leaders but are firmly in the race for European spots Tipped for relegation at the start of the year, the FAI Cup holders have challenged all season with a brand of football that has earned them respect. Defensively solid, Drogs are regularly dominated in the possession stats but come out on top. But rival fanbases have hated games against the dogged Drogs who have the third-best defensive record in the league. And it is common for opposition benches to pressure referees about time-wasting — especially if keeper Luke Dennison suffers an injury that requires a stoppage. Advertisement But Doherty argued his side are doing nothing different to anyone else. He shrugged: 'People always say that about us. Not once did I tell a player to get down. We don't do anything different to any other team. 'Maybe people do think that about us, but if Shamrock Rovers do that they are brilliant at playing the game and game management and all that.' Elicha Ahui, Zishim Bawa and Scott Brady are ruled out through injury for Drogs tonight. Paul Doyle is close to a return. Advertisement Waterford are without Kacper Radkowski and Matty Smith. Jordan Rossiter is fit after a knock.
Irish Independent
02-08-2025
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- Irish Independent
‘They are the best bunch of players we've had' – Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty hails squad after European setback
Trip to Spain works wonders for Drogs as win over Bohemians pushes Louth club closer to Euro spot Kevin Doherty has hailed his Drogheda United players for proving that a consolation training camp in Spain was about work rather than play. The Boynesiders bounced back from an unwanted break to score a fourth successive victory over Bohemians last night, a result that keeps their European ambitions alive.
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Conor Kane reveals Drogheda United's July plans with two weeks off following Conference League expulsion
CONOR Kane reckons being kept busy helped Drogheda forget about their European woes. And he hopes their upcoming down-time works in their favour as they bid to qualify again. Advertisement 2 The left-back has started all 24 of Drogheda's league games this season 2 The 26-year-old signed for Drogs last season from Shels after a successful six-month loan spell The Drogs face Galway at home tonight in their sixth game in 22 days. Yet, they have just one more game this month, against non-league Crumlin United in the The lopsided fixture list is down to their games being brought forward from July to allow a clear run at Europe. But Kane and Co have time on their hands instead after their However, the left-back revealed it will be no holiday. The time off will be used by the club for a training camp as they focus on qualifying for Europe again this term. Advertisement Read more on League of Ireland Kane told SunSport: 'It's our job to get on with it. We couldn't feel sorry for ourselves. "It feels like it happened longer than two or three weeks ago! 'In the FAI Cup, we've obviously got Crumlin, who will be difficult. "And we're planning on going away at the end of the month for a training camp kind of thing. Advertisement Most read in Football Comment 'All of the players and staff will be together. It will be good for us as we're a tight-knit group.' The Drogs are in a good position. The past few weeks and a five-game run yielded five points — a streak that Kane acknowledged would have been good last season when the Drogs avoided relegation in a play-off. RTE pundit offers optimistic view on growth of women's football amid Euros kick-off But their Kane insisted that has to be the target now. Advertisement He said: 'We know what we have in the dressing room and that comes from the belief we've had since last year. 'People look back at the FAI Cup win but that wasn't where it changed. 'It was last July. We got a few new faces in and a couple of results. 'People always write us off but this is the best group I've been part of in terms of talent. Advertisement 'Going full-time has made a massive difference too. But we're looking at the rest of the season and it's Friday-Friday the rest of the way. "We know what we can achieve but we can't get too far ahead of ourselves.'
RTÉ News
29-06-2025
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- RTÉ News
Douglas James-Taylor on the move after turning down Drogs offer
Douglas James-Taylor has rejected an offer to make a permanent switch to Drogheda United and is on brink of a fresh move after his loan spell from Walsall came to an end. James-Taylor spent three seasons at Walsall, heading to the Drogs in July 2024. He helped to kick-start a real upswing in the team's form which climaxed in a memorable FAI Cup final win against Derry City and a 3-1 defeat of Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity Men's Promotion/Relegation play-off. A quad injury meant James-Taylor did not feature for Drogheda until April this year, but his return massively boosted Kevin Doherty's attack and helped maintain momentum in the league. The Drogs are fourth after Friday's 3-0 loss at Derry. In a statement, Drogheda said: "Drogheda United can confirm that Douglas James-Taylor has departed the club following the conclusion of his loan spell. "The club had made a significant offer to James-Taylor to make the move to the club permanent. However, he has decided to pursue an opportunity elsewhere. "James-Taylor departs having scored 15 goals in 35 games. We thank Douglas for his contribution to the club, particularly last season with his role in our FAI Cup win and maintaining our Premier Division status."
