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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ugly scenes overshadow League of Ireland clash between Derry City and Bohemians as thugs shoot FIREWORKS at fans
BOHEMIANS' clash against Derry City was marred by violent scenes that took place outside the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium. Social media footage has circulated appearing to show fans of both teams clashing outside the ground prior to kick-off. 1 Carl Winchester after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Bohemians at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Other videos appeared to show a group of people shooting fireworks in the direction of others through a fence. During the game, there was a brief stoppage when a flare was thrown from outside the ground and landed on and damaged the artificial pitch. The Irish Sun has contacted Derry City, Bohemians, and the PSNI for comment. On the pitch, it was Shamrock Rovers who emerged as the biggest winners from Friday night's game between the Candystripes and the Gypsies. Read More on League of Ireland Former York City striker Dipo Akinyemi put Derry ahead on his Brandywell debut with a header from Michael Duffy's cross five minutes into first half stoppage time. That lead didn't last long as Ross Tierney blasted home from James Clarke's cross on 52 minutes to rescue a point for the second placed Dubliners. Both teams have now played the same amount of games as Tiernan Lynch handed a debut to former Hull City fullback Brandon Fleming who was one of three changes from last week's Most read in Sport He replaced Shane Ferguson while hat-trick hero Liam Boyce regained a starting berth at the expense of Gavin Whyte who was a notable omission from the squad. Carl Winchester was also back at the expense of Adam O'Reilly who dropped to the bench. Oasis launch shock football club partnership despite Liam and Noel Gallagher's dying love for Man City Alan Reynolds made sweeping changes, seven in total from the team which thrashed their Leinster Senior League opposition, Killester Donnycarney in the cup. Bohs were enjoying plenty of possession in the early stages but The Londoner found the run of Duffy with a clever ball over the top and when the ex-Celtic winger cut it back to Liam Boyce the striker fluffed his lines. The ball broke out to the edge of the box where Akinyemi finished. There was a five minute delay when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand onto the pitch and set fire to the artificial surface on the half hour mark. The stewards were slow to react much to the annoyance of the players but eventually the flame was extinguished and play got back underway. Bohs were back on level terms just seven minutes into the second half. Ross Tierney got onto the end of James Clarke's cross from the right and volleyed past the helpless Maher.
The 42
5 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Shamrock Rovers the big winners as Derry-Bohs finishes all square
Derry City 1 Bohemians 1 Simon Collins reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell SHAMROCK ROVERS emerged the biggest winners at the Brandywell as Bohemians came from behind to clinch a share of the spoils against Derry City. Former York City striker Dipo Akinyemi put Derry ahead on his home debut with a header from Michael Duffy's cross five minutes into first-half stoppage time. That lead didn't last long as Ross Tierney blasted home from James Clarke's cross on 52 minutes to rescue a point for the second-placed Dubliners. Both teams have now played the same number of games as Rovers, who finished the night seven points clear of the Gypsies and eight ahead of Derry, whom they play at Tallaght in their next outing. There were reports of clashes between both sets of supporters outside the ground in ugly scenes, which marred a match between two teams hoping to ignite a title race. It was the Brandywell pitch that ignited when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand during the first half, which scorched the artificial surface and caused a lengthy delay in play. Tiernan Lynch handed a debut to former Hull City fullback Brandon Fleming, who was one of three changes from last week's FAI Cup win over Treaty United. He replaced Shane Ferguson while hat-trick hero Liam Boyce regained a starting berth at the expense of Gavin Whyte, who was a notable omission from the squad. Advertisement Carl Winchester was also back at the expense of Adam O'Reilly, who dropped to the bench. Alan Reynolds made sweeping changes, seven in total, from the team which thrashed their Leinster Senior League opposition, Killester Donnycarney, in the cup. Bohs were enjoying plenty of possession in the early stages, but Derry almost capitalised on a quick counter-attack on 12 minutes with a move started and finished by Akinyemi. The Londoner found the run of Duffy with a clever ball over the top, and when the ex-Celtic winger cut it back to Boyce, the striker fluffed his lines. The ball broke out to the edge of the box, where Akinyemi tried his luck again from distance two minutes later, but Chorazka saved comfortably. Akiyemi was in the thick of the action once again when he found Duffy in space with a neat flick, but the Derry winger dragged his first-time strike on his right foot narrowly wide of the post. There was a five-minute delay when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand onto the pitch and set fire to the artificial surface on the half-hour mark. The stewards were slow to react, much to the annoyance of the players, but eventually the flame was extinguished and the action resumed. Bohs carved out a great chance in stoppage time when Tierney's delicate touch from Mountney's cross set up Clarke, but his strike from 12 yards was saved by Maher. Derry broke when Boyce played a ball over the top for Akinyemi to run onto and the striker got in behind the last man, but his strike was saved brilliantly by the outstretched leg of Chorazka. The Polish keeper couldn't do anything about Akinyemi's next effort on goal as the Englishman towered above his marker and headed Duffy's cross into the corner of the net for a timely breakthrough. Diallo tried his luck from just inside the penalty box with the last action of the half, but drilled his effort wide of the post. Bohs were back on level terms early in the second half as Tierney got onto the end of Clarke's cross from the right and volleyed past the helpless Maher. Duffy's curling free-kick from 25 yards was gathered comfortably by Chorazka, and substitute O'Reilly fired a blistering effort over the bar as Derry tried to get back on top. Robbie Benson came agonisingly close to finding the corner of the net in front of a packed North Stand with a glancing header from Duffy's inswinging cross with 10 minutes to go. The second half subs were making an impact and Danny Mullen raced onto a ball over the top of the Bogs defence but his effort on the half volley was beaten away by Chorazka at the near post. From the resultant corner kick, Alex Bannon rose at the back post, but again Chorazka parried it clear, and it was as close as Derry came to finding a winner. Derry City: Maher: Connolly, Bannon, Todd; R. Boyce (Benson 69), Diallo (Frizzell 90), Winchester, Fleming; Duffy, L. Boyce (Mullen 69) Akinyemi (O'Reilly 57) Bohemians: Chorazka; Mountney (Smith 67), Byrne, Kavanagh, Flores; Morahan, Devoy. McDonnell (Parsons 74), Tierney; Clarke (Whelan 74), Rooney. Referee: Damien MacGraith.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bohemians' Ross Tierney strike dents Derry City's title push in Brandywell battle
SHAMROCK Rovers emerged the biggest winners at Brandywell as Bohemians came from behind to clinch a share of the spoils against Derry City. Former York City striker Dipo Akinyemi put Derry ahead on his Brandywell debut with a header from Michael Duffy's cross five minutes into first half stoppage time. Advertisement 2 Ross Tierney of Bohemians sealed a point for the Dublin side against Derry City 2 Shamrock Rovers and Stephen Bradley were the big winners without kicking a ball That lead didn't last long as Ross Tierney blasted home from James Clarke's cross on 52 minutes to rescue a point for the second placed Dubliners. Both teams have now played the same amount of games as There were reports of clashes between both sets of supporters outside the ground in ugly scenes which marred a match between two teams hoping to ignite a title race. It was the Brandywell pitch which ignited when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand during the first half which scorched the artificial surface and caused a lengthy delay in play. Advertisement read more on football Tiernan Lynch handed a debut to former Hull City fullback Brandon Fleming who was one of three changes from last week's He replaced Shane Ferguson while hat-trick hero Liam Boyce regained a starting berth at the expense of Gavin Whyte who was a notable omission from the squad. Carl Winchester was also back at the expense of Adam O'Reilly who dropped to the bench. Alan Reynolds made sweeping changes, seven in total from the team which thrashed their Leinster Senior League opposition, Killester Donnycarney in the cup. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Bohs were enjoying plenty of possession in the early stages but The Londoner found the run of Duffy with a clever ball over the top and when the ex-Celtic winger cut it back to Liam Boyce the striker fluffed his lines. Marcus Rashford back together with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi two years after they split as childhood sweetheart joins him in Barcelona The ball broke out to the edge of the box where Akinyemi. The former York City striker tried his luck again from distance two minutes later but Chorazka saved comfortably. Advertisement Akiyemi was in the thick of the action once again when he found Duffy in space with a neat flick but the Derry winger dragged his first time strike on his right foot narrowly wide of the post. There was a five minute delay when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand onto the pitch and set fire to the artificial surface on the half hour mark. The stewards were slow to react much to the annoyance of the players but eventually the flame was extinguished and play got back underway. Bohs carved out a great chance in stoppage time when Ross Tierney's delicate touch from Mounteny's cross set up James Clarke but his strike from 12 yards was saved by Maher. Advertisement Derry broke when Liam Boyce played a ball over the top for Akinyemi to run onto andthe striker got in behind the last man but his strike was saved brilliantly by the outstretched leg of Chorazka. The Polish keeper couldn't do anything about Akinyemi's next effort on goal as the Englishman towered above his marker and headed Duffy's cross into the corner of the net for a timely breakthrough. Diallo tried his luck from just inside the penalty box with the last action of the half but drilled his effort wide of the post. Bohs were back on level terms just seven minutes into the second half as Tierney got onto the end of James Clarke's cross from the right and volleyed past the helpless Maher. Advertisement Duffy's curling free-kick from 25 yards was gathered comfortably by Chorazka and substitute Adam O'Reilly fired a blistering effort over the bar as Derry tried to get back on top. Robbie Benson came agonisingly close to finding the corner of the net in front of a packed North Stand with a glancing header from Duffy's inswinging cross with 10 minutes to go. The second half subs were making an impact and Danny Mullen raced onto a ball over the top of the Bogs defence but his effort on the half volley was beaten away by Chorazka at the near post. From the resultant corner kick Alex Bannon rose at the back post but again Chorazka parried it clear and it was as close as Derry came to finding a winner as the teams shared the spoils. Advertisement Derry City 1 - 1 Bohemian FC Derry City: Maher 6: Connolly 7, Bannon 7, Todd 7; R. Boyce 6 (Benson 6, 69), Diallo 7 (Frizzell 6, 90), Winchester 7, Fleming 7; Duffy 7, L. Boyce 7 (Mullen 6, 69) Akinyemi 7 (O'Reilly 7, 57) Bohemians: Chorazka 8; Mountney 6 (Smith 6, 67), Byrne 7, Kavanagh 6, Flores 6; Morahan 6, Devoy 7. McDonnell 6 (Parsons 6, 74), Tierney 8; Clarke 7 (Whelan 6, 74), Rooney 7. Referee - Damien MacGraith. Sun Star Man: Ross Tierney (Bohs) Advertisement
Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Lutz nets first Cork City goal as they eventually overcome Leicester Celtic
FAI Cup second round Cork City 3 (Lutz pen 69, Nelson 71, Curry OG 88) Leicester Celtic 0 New signing Charlie Lutz netted his first goal to the relief of manager Ger Nash as Cork City eventually shook off Leicester Celtic's challenge. The Aston Villa academy recruit argued with midfielder Evan McLaughlin over who should take their 69th-minute penalty before dispatching to the bottom corner. Kitt Nelson, who had been fouled for the spot-kick, added the clincher within two minutes to kill off the Leinster Senior League's fourth-tier side. Standout centre-back Kevin Curry was unlucky to finish with an own goal in the dying moments. Nash's first win as City manager in front of 893 fans sees them advance to the FAI Cup third round ahead of a crucial relegation dogfight against Sligo Rovers on Friday. With Seani Maguire, Greg Bolger, and new keeper David Odumosu absent, Nash made four changes for the midday kick-off. Into the team came Conor Brann, Freddie Anderson, Josh Fitzpatrick, and Lutz. Leicester Celtic's long-serving captain, Alan O'Shaughnessy, missed the game due to a clash with his wedding. A few teammates attended the Friday ceremony before joining the rest of the squad in Cork. The first-time FAI Cup participants from Rathfarnham drew a strong travelling support. They cheered every clearance, pass, and tackle, while also celebrating each of City's missed chances and overhit crosses. Curry and Daniel McCullagh stood up well to the waves of attack, while Owen Norton provided an extra layer of protection as a midfield shield. Behind them, Charles Delmotte made a series of brilliant saves. City piled on the pressure for the opening 20 minutes, but began to run out of ideas thereafter. Captain Fiacre Kelleher's early header back across goal rolled wide. Malik Dijksteel also missed the target from Fitzpatrick's cross. City came closer again in the 14th minute. Darragh Crowley and Fitzpatrick carved out a chance for Lutz. He swivelled to get off a shot which cannoned back off the post. Leicester Celtic countered for their only shot of the half. Fionnan O'Reilly cut onto his left, but Kelleher got across to block. In the 21st minute, City put the away keeper to work. Once again, Fitzpatrick fed Lutz, but Delmotte charged off his line to produce a brilliant save. From there, City's chances began to fade. They worked one clear-cut opening before the break from a smart Nelson free-kick. However, Kelleher's effort was closer to a pass than a shot as it dribbled wide. Anderson came agonisingly close from a pair of corners early in the second half. Delmotte was at full stretch to turn away his first effort, while the crossbar bailed them out from the latter chance. Curry bravely put his head in the way to stop the next shot from Cathal O'Sullivan. Leicester Celtic were getting a foothold at times, but couldn't capitalise on three early corners. Benny Couto's first involvement off the bench since April almost resulted in a goal. Nelson's shot ricocheted off the left back, and Delmotte dived across to tip away. Dijksteel was next to test the keeper with an excellent recovery and forward run. Delmotte came up with another save. When City's breakthrough came, it was from a defensive error rather than any major creativity. Nelson went over the leg of McCullagh. After a tense debate, Lutz tucked it away. With that confidence boost, Lutz's close control teed up Nelson to blast home from the edge of the box. Delmotte denied Lutz, but was beaten for a third time in the 88th minute when Couto's free-kick was turned in by Curry. CORK CITY: Brann; Feely (Nevin 75), Anderson, Kelleher, Kiernan (Couto 61); O'Sullivan, Crowley (McLaughlin 61), Nelson (M Murray 75); Fitzpatrick (Nolan 69), Lutz, Dijksteel. LEICESTER CELTIC: Delmotte; Ndee (Lawless 74), McCullagh, Curry, Bagrin (Miley 89); O'Reilly (Clancy-Kelly 74), Hennessy, O Norton, Fortune (T Norton 60), Keller; Maguire (Temple 89). Referee: D White (Dublin).
RTÉ News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Cork City eventually grind down plucky Leicester Celtic
New signing Charlie Lutz netted his first goal to the relief of manager Ger Nash as Cork City eventually shook off Leicester Celtic's challenge. The Aston Villa academy recruit argued with midfielder Evan McLaughlin over who should take their 69th-minute penalty before dispatching to the bottom corner. Kitt Nelson, who had been fouled for the spot-kick, added the clincher within two minutes to kill off the Leinster Senior League's fourth-tier side. Standout centre-back Kevin Curry was unlucky to finish with an own goal in the dying moments. Nash's first win as City manager in front of 893 fans sees them advance to the FAI Cup third round ahead of a crucial relegation dog fight against Sligo Rovers on Friday. With Seani Maguire, Greg Bolger, and new keeper David Odumosu absent, Nash made four changes for the midday kick-off. Into the team came Conor Brann, Freddie Anderson, Josh Fitzpatrick, and Lutz. Leicester Celtic's long-serving captain, Alan O'Shaughnessy, missed the game due to a clash with his wedding. A few teammates attended the Friday ceremony before joining the rest of the squad in Cork. The first-time FAI Cup participants from Rathfarnham drew a strong travelling support. They cheered every clearance, pass, and tackle, while also celebrating each of City's missed chances and overhit crosses. Curry and Daniel McCullagh stood up well to the waves of attack, while Owen Norton provided an extra layer of protection as a midfield shield. Behind them, Charles Delmotte made a series of brilliant saves. City piled on the pressure for the opening 20 minutes, but began to run out of ideas thereafter. Captain Fiacre Kelleher's early header back across goal rolled wide. Malik Dijksteel also missed the target from Fitzpatrick's came closer again in the 14th minute. Darragh Crowley and Fitzpatrick carved out a chance for Lutz. He swivelled to get off a shot which cannoned back off the Celtic countered for their only shot of the half. Fionnan O'Reilly cut onto his left, but Kelleher got across to the 21st minute, City put the away keeper to work. Once again, Fitzpatrick fed Lutz, but Delmotte charged off his line to produce a brilliant save. From there, City's chances began to fade. They worked one clear-cut opening before the break from a smart Nelson free-kick. However, Kelleher's effort was closer to a pass than a shot as it dribbled came agonisingly close from a pair of corners early in the second half. Delmotte was at full stretch to turn away his first effort, while the crossbar bailed them out from the latter bravely put his head in the way to stop the next shot from Cathal O'Sullivan. Leicester Celtic were getting a foothold at times, but couldn't capitalise on three early corners. Benny Couto's first involvement off the bench since April almost resulted in a goal. Nelson's shot ricocheted off the left back, and Delmotte dived across to tip away. Dijksteel was next to test the keeper with an excellent recovery and forward run. Delmotte came up with another City's breakthrough came, it was from a defensive error rather than any major creativity. Nelson went over the leg of McCullagh. After a tense debate, Lutz tucked it away. With that confidence boost, Lutz's close control teed up Nelson to blast home from the edge of the box. Delmotte denied Lutz, but was beaten for a third time in the 88th minute when Couto's free-kick was turned in by Curry. Cork City: Conor Brann; Rory Feely (Harry Nevin 75), Freddie Anderson, Fiacre Kelleher, Matthew Kiernan (Benny Couto 61); Cathal O'Sullivan, Darragh Crowley (Evan McLaughlin 61), Kitt Nelson (Matthew Murray 75); Josh Fitzpatrick (Alex Nolan 69), Charlie Lutz, Malik Dijksteel. Leicester Celtic: Charles Delmotte; Kimolo Ndee (Emmet Lawless 74), Daniel McCullagh, Kevin Curry, Christian Bagrin (David Miley 89); Fionnan O'Reilly (Cormac Clancy-Kelly 74), Eoghan Hennessy, Owen Norton, Ruairí Fortune (Thomas Norton 60), Hugh Keller; Kevin Maguire (Conor Temple 89).
