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Irish Independent
4 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Drogheda United's European involvement and minimum €525k hang in balance over Uefa co-ownership rules
Breaking | Louth club remain hopeful despite Trivela's Danish club also qualifying for Conference League Drogheda United's participation in the Uefa Conference League this summer is in jeopardy following sister club Silkeborg's qualification for the same tournament on Sunday. Kevin Doherty's team qualified for Europe, and earned a minimum €525,000 windfall, when they won the FAI Cup last November, marking a return to the continental stage for the first time in 12 years.
Irish Independent
27-05-2025
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- Irish Independent
High-flying Drogheda United still keeping their feet on the ground ahead of Waterford clash
DROGHEDA United go into Friday's final SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game before the mid-season break a massive 17 points clear of second-bottom Cork City - but manager Kevin Doherty is still not prepared to state that his team no longer need to worry about the threat of relegation.
Irish Independent
20-05-2025
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- Irish Independent
Tough fixture schedule not an issue for Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty ahead of big Bohemians clash
DROGHEDA United boss Kevin Doherty says he has no concerns about his side's ability to prepare for Friday's visit of Bohemians to Sullivan & Lambe Park (kick-off 7.45pm).
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
No breakthrough at Tolka Park as Shelbourne and Drogheda United play out tense stalemate
IT ended in a stalemate at Tolka Park as both sides hoping to use the game advantage on the rest to gain ground on the top sides were forced to settle for a point. Advertisement 2 Champions Shelbourne and Drogheda played out a scoreless draw on Monday at Tolka Park 2 Neither side could find a winner in a tight and physical encounter at Tolka Park A neat move down the right side eventually saw Harry Wood cross to the back post to the onloan Liverpool full back James Norris. The on-loan But with one win in seven for both sides, a tight affair was on the cards and despite the recent unpredictable form both sat fifth and sixth prior to kick off such is the unpredictable nature of the season. Kevin Doherty's side had been enjoying the lofty heights of being top of the pile for weeks of the season and looked comfortable out of possession and looked dangerous from set pieces. Advertisement read more on football The visitors responded well, bombarding the Shels rearguard and following a couple of set-pieces almost got in front. Elicha Ahui clipped a ball straight back into the danger area. Shels stopper Conor Kearns looked to collect but got his bearing all wrong as the ball clipped his fingertips and trickled just wide. Following the error there was a boy who cried wolf situation as the now infamous 'keeper receiving treatment' stoppage came - that allows both sides a rest - but this time Kearn's needed replacing. Advertisement Most read in Football Just after the half hour mark, the hosts upped the tempo and went agonisingly close when Tyreke Wilson delivered a whipped ball into the area from deep. Harry Wood made a clever run across his defender but his flick towards goal narrowly missed the target. Maidstone fan wipes out goading Boreham Wood rival with 'tackle of the season' after play-off final defeat The start of the second half followed the same pattern as the first ended as Shels looked to pin back the FAI Cup winners but just lacked a cutting edge in the final third with the final killer ball lacking. Kevin Doherty's side sent a quick reminder of the threat they possessed when Douglas James-Taylor got a free run to get on the end of Owen Lambe's outswinging corner but failed to hit the target. Advertisement Another long ball from Dennison caused all sorts of confusion for Shels defence with the towering Andrew Quinn winning a header before Lorcan Healy before the ball was eventually scrambled away. The tension was palpable as the game entered the dying embers, with one goal looking like it would be enough for either side. James-Taylor thought he had snatched a winner as he collected substitute Darragh Markey's ball to feet, twisting to fashion a yard of space but Healy stood big to parry the ball to safety. Despite their best efforts and half chances, neither side could find that all elusive winner with a draw, probably a fair result on the night. Advertisement Shelbourne: 0 Drogheda United: 0 SUN STAR MAN: Ryan Brennan (Drogheda United) Shelbourne: Kearns 6 (Healy 8, 29'); Gannon 7, Ledwidge 7,Wilson 8; Caffrey 7, Chapman 7, Lunney 7 (Martin 7, 65'), McInroy 7, Norris 9 (O'Kane 7, 72'); Wood 8 (O'Sullivan 7, 72'), Odubeko 7 Subs not used: Kelly, Offor, Adewale, Roche, Tulloch Drogheda United: Dennison 7; Lambe 7, Ahui 7, Keeley 7, Quinn 7, Kane 7; Brennan 9, Heeney 7, Farrell 7 (Markey 7, 74'); Davis 8 (Oluwa 7, 72'), James-Taylor 7 Advertisement Subs not used: Brady, Harper Bailey, Cooper, Bawa, Bosakani, Brady, Cruise Referee: Rob Hennessy (Limerick) 6
The 42
16-05-2025
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- The 42
Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty agrees new deal until the end of 2027
DROGHEDA UNITED MANAGER Kevin Doherty has committed his future to the club and agreed a new contract to run until the end of the 2027 League of Ireland season. Doherty led the Louth club to FAI Cup glory last November, and currently has Drogheda flying high in third place in the Premier Division, only two points adrift of leaders Shamrock Rovers. 'This has been my home for seven and a half years and I couldn't be prouder to lead this club into the exciting future we have before us,' Doherty said on Friday. Advertisement He added: 'As I've previously said, November 10th was so far the best day of my life and that pride I felt, having the whole club and community's support, will forever stay in my heart. 'My aim now is to create more memories and give the people of Drogheda the success they deserve.' Drogheda United CEO Rian Wogan hailed Doherty's impact since taking the manager's job in 2021 as 'exceptional'. 'He's brought stability, ambition, and belief to the club, culminating in last season's incredible FAI Cup win. 'Kevin's ambition and love for Drogheda United is infectious, and as a club with strong ties to the community, he is a leader that our fans can resonate with. We're proud to have him leading us into the next phase of our journey.' Drogheda host second-placed Derry City in Weavers Park on Friday evening [7.45pm, LOITV].
