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Irish Independent
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Moses Dyer departure from Galway confirmed as striker completes move to Cambodia
Galway United have confirmed that their 2025 top scorer Moses Dyer had departed the club and completed his move to Cambodian side Phnom Penh Crown FC.
The 42
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
League of Ireland top scorer Moses Dyer rejects Derry City approach
LEAGUE OF IRELAND top scorer Moses Dyer has rejected an initial approach from Derry City. The 42 understands that the the Candystripes activated a buyout clause in the Galway United striker's contract in the last few days. However, the New Zealand international has turned down the chance to join Tiernan Lynch's men and it remains to be seen if they will continue their pursuit of the 28-year-old. Derry are currently in fourth place, and while they are 11 points off league leaders Shamrock Rovers they do have two games in hand. Advertisement Dyer has been one of the finds of the season for John Caulfield's Galway side and has scored 10 times so far this term. A straight red card on Monday for his part in an altercation with Sligo Rovers defender John Mahon means Dyer will now likely face a three-game suspension, starting with the visit of champions Shelbourne this Friday.
Irish Examiner
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Lomboto's late winner secures precious win for Sligo Rovers over Galway
SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division: Sligo Rovers 2 (Jad Hakiki 44, Francely Lomboto 73) Galway United 1 (Moses Dyer 47) STRUGGLING Sligo Rovers secured a precious win - only their fifth of the season - when they beat provincial rivals Galway United 2-1 at The Showgrounds. Substitute Francely Lomboto's brilliant backheel goal after 73 minutes proved the difference in a thrill-a-minute fixture that saw second-half red cards for Sligo defender John Mahon and Galway goalscorer Moses Dyer. Sligo's other scorer was Jad Hakiki as the Bit O'Red extended their advantage over bottom of the table Cork City to four points. For what was the third Connacht cruncher of the season, with one win apiece, both sides had contrasting fortunes in recent games. Sligo, who have been either bottom of the table or second from bottom for weeks, lost 1-0 away to Drogheda United the previous Friday - on the same night Galway recorded an impressive 3-1 home defeat of St Patrick's Athletic. Galway, seventh in the standings coming into this fixture, had the game's first significant opportunity when Patrick Hickey's close-range shot was brilliantly kept out by Sam Sargeant, who then tipped over Cian Byrne's fiercely-struck free-kick. Sligo finally made inroads in the 19th minute when Will Fitzgerald's persistence led to blocked shots from Wilson Waweru and Jad Hakiki. Winger Fitzgerald, who was becoming increasingly influential, unleashed a shot that was straight at Galway netminder Evan Watts. In the 43rd minute a chaotic sequence in the Sligo goalmouth saw Galway go desperately close to taking the lead - Sam Sargeant made three saves and there were also two goal-line clearances. Just over a minute later Sligo hit the front when the lively Jad Hakiki netted with an assured finish from Owen Elding's pass. Hakiki had another chance when he surged through the centre but this time his low effort was gathered by Evan Watts. Gritty Galway were level just two minutes into the second-half when top scorer Moses Dyer netted his 10th goal of the campaign with a header from Cian Byrne's free-kick delivery. Things suddenly boiled over in the 53rd minute when Sligo defender John Mahon and Galway goalscorer Moses Dyer were each red-carded following an altercation between the two. Sligo threatened again through a Jad Hakiki shot and then a header from substitute Francely Lomboto - following a corner - as Evan Watts' save kept Galway in the game. Lomboto's goalbound shot came off the upright and he was in the right place to score with a deft backheel to restore Sligo's lead in the 73rd minute. Wil Fitzgerald cracked a shot on target as Sligo, who were now in control, sought to extend their lead in the closing stages. Galway, however, almost equalised in the 86th minute but Patrick Hickey's header was cleared off the goal-line by Sligo substitute Ollie Denham. Unlucky Galway twice hit the woodwork in stoppage-time as relieved Sligo just about held on. Sligo Rovers: Sergeant; McDonagh (van Hattum 64), Mahon, Reynolds (Mallon 85), Hutchinson; Doyle-Hayes, Wolfe (Denham 64); Elding, Hakiki (Patton 85), Fitzgerald; Waweru (Lomboto 64) Galway United: Watts; Esua, Slevin, Buckley, Cunningham (Burns 46); Byrne (Walsh 83), Borden (McCormack 46); Hurley (Brouder 74), Hickey, McCarthy (Shaw 74); Dyer Referee: Neil Doyle
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Galway deepen Cork City's relegation worries with late winner
SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Galway United 2 (Moses Dyer 48, Conor McCormack 85) Cork City 1 (Djanairo Daniels 52 pen) Late goals are sinking Cork City deep into relegation trouble and the pain was deepened by former player Conor McCormack swelling the gap for safety to 11 points. John Caulfield is another City link at Galway and he'll be relieved to end a four-match losing sequence with a win that could have been denied after Moses Dyer's ninth goal of the season was cancelled by a penalty from City's Djanairo Daniels. Next week's visit of champions Shelbourne marks the midway point of the season for City and new boss Ger Nash will know the return of two wins so far must be turbocharged to avoid a third drop in five years. Nash abseiled straight into managerial mode last Friday against St Patrick's Athletic, straight off a connecting flight from Sweden. Yet rather than just deliver the interval team-talk he did then, this was his first official game at the helm. Preparations began last Saturday morning at Bishopstown and there was a newness to the shape of his team. Gone was his predecessor's back-five formation, with Milan Mbeng and Darragh Crowley operating as the full backs. The newcomer wasn't afraid to make the bold calls in-game either, hauling off Freddie Anderson after one too many lapses by the young defender approaching the hour mark. Introducing left-back Matt Kiernan necessitated a reshuffle that a first full week of training convinced him was doable. It takes a mean defence to repel Galway's barrage of catapults into the box, both from play and especially deadballs, and the wild western weather contributed to a tenth-minute delivery holding up in the wind. Ed McCarthy latched onto the stray ball but the ex-Cork City winger squirted his shot past the near post. Ditto Dyer later on 38 minutes when a hospital pass by Rio Shipston to Sean Murray was intercepted and recycled to the edge of the area. Another of the City alumni, Garry Buckley, forced the only save of the half from Tein Troost – connecting with David Hurley's free-kick – yet Galway were the team fortunate to be level at the break. Cathal O'Sullivan has been the glimmer of light in this testing season for the Rebels, the teenager seamlessly stepping up on his debut Premier Division season. As has been the case against the best teams in the country, the nippy winger was a menace, drifting into channels undetected and producing killer passes at will. An absurd booking incurred on 11 minutes for shooting after he'd been harshly penalised for a foul didn't curb his influence but he was guilty of squandering the best chance on the stroke of half-time. Galway's characteristic intuition eluded them from a long ball, allowing O'Sullivan to bend his run in behind and flick the ball past the advancing goalkeeper Evan Watts. All he had to do was stroke the ball into the net but the brawn and experience of former Ireland international Greg Cunningham was enough to force him to skew the effort inches wide. Seáni Maguire looked on from the sideline relishing such a chance and in what seemed a pre-planned move was introduced in place of Shipston. Such is his history of injuries that a cautious approach is being applied but Dyer was the striker to make the most immediate impact within three minutes. Cunningham's pass still left the league's top scorer with work to do but he dribbled past Anderson into the six-yard box and his cross deflected off the Stoke City loanee to loop over Troost and trickle beyond the goal-line. Along came another goal another three minutes later and it was a controversial one through a penalty decision. Referee Mark Houlihan deemed that Josh Fitzpatrick's cross struck the arm of Jeannot Esua, enabling Daniels – who'd drilled a first half chance wide – to send Watts the wrong way. Three points were there for the taking but Galway showed their intent when both Cian Byrne and Cunningham glanced headers wide two minutes apart. Esua would get the chance to atone for his concession by raiding down the right, past Leaving Cert student Kiernan, and his cross was laid back for McCormack to smash a shot from eight yards through a thicket of players past Troost. Another relegation playoff is certain barring a major upturn in the second half of the season. GALWAY UNITED: E Watts; R Slevin, G Buckley, G Cunningham; J Esua, D Hurley (S Walsh 81), C Byrne, V Borden (C McCormack 69), E McCarthy; P Hickey, M Dyer (C Horgan 88). CORK CITY: T Tein; M Mbeng, F Anderson (M Fitzpatrick 58), C Lyons, D Crowley; S Murray, R Shipston (S Maguire 46), E McLaughlin (G Bolger 54); C O'Sullivan, D Daniels, J Fitzpatrick (M Murray 90+1). Referee: M Houlihan
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
‘Could've been worse' - St Patrick's Athletic striker on Golden Boot race blow
Aidan Keena fancies his chances of winning this season's Golden Boot - because his rivals failed to take advantage of his six-week injury absence. Considering he missed so many games with a hamstring injury, the St Patrick's Athletic striker reckons he is doing well to be just three goals behind leading scorer Moses Dyer. The Galway United man is on eight goals for the campaign and his heroics have earned him the SSE Airtricity/SWI Player of the Month award for March. But having scored his five goals to date in just his first four appearances of the campaign, Keena says he is still very much in the mix for the personal honour. He was asked if he had his eye on the top scorer prize and replied: 'Kind of yeah, but at the same time if you're giving them six weeks, you're going to have to catch up, know what I mean, I have to get myself going again. 'I know if I can get myself going, I can be top scorer, it's not really a pressure on myself. A couple of boys are flying at the moment, Moses Dyer is flying, everyone has their turn. 'I'm three behind, I'm drawing with a few. It's going alright. Could have been worse.' Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. While team glory trumps individual honours, Keena says a successful pursuit of the Golden Boot will be a win-win. 'Yeah, because I hit my personal goals we're going to be close as a team. That's the way I look at it,' he said. 'Other boys might be different. But if I'm top scorer, that means I've scored a lot of goals and hopefully we've won a lot of games, know what I mean? That's the way I look at it.' Keena missed almost two months as he recovered from a hamstring injury that he picked up in training shortly after a 3-0 win against Bohemians in mid-March. He returned to action earlier this month against Galway United and provided an assist for Kian Leavy's opener. He acknowledged that his absence could have been much longer. 'Basically the way the t-junction is you either need an op or you don't,' he said. 'If you need an op, you're out for months - three or four months - but if you don't, you get lucky enough and you can be back in six weeks. 'It happened in training, a cross came in and I took a shot and the pain just shot straight up it. I was feeling good and then just blew up out of nowhere.' While Pat's have lost their last two games, Keena is confident that they can return to winning ways and close the four-point gap to the top of the table. 'If you start winning a few games, you get that confidence and everyone gelling and then you can go on a little run,' he said. 'I think it's fair to say (that Pat's haven't hit the levels of late last year). We haven't. But I don't think any team has. 'I think because it's so tight and every team is close enough standard wise and ability wise that it is going to just that sort of league. 'One team is top one week and two weeks later, they're fourth. It's just the way it is at the moment.'
