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Irish Times
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
In danger Galway United settle for a draw against Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division: Galway United 0 Shamrock Rovers 0 It won't go down in the pantheon of classics, but this was a full-blooded affair that could mean a lot for the hosts who were spirited and even unlucky not to topple the league leaders. It was a game of consequence at either end of the table, with the significance weighted towards the tussle at the bottom. Galway United were desperate to address their slide down the pecking order; Shamrock Rovers were keen to continue their glide towards the title. If the Dubliners could keep something in the tank for Ballkani on Thursday, all the better. However it was the absence of Ollie Horgan, a much-loved character in Galway and the league, that was felt deepest. Galway United confirmed on Saturday that the assistant manager would be standing down from his duties for the foreseeable future. READ MORE His passion looked like it was being channelled early. United thundered into the contest, pressing high with intensity and attacking with intent. Ed McGinty thwarted Jimmy Keohane twice with smart saves. The biggest moment of a lively opening half-hour came when referee Kevin O' Sullivan adjudged that Dan Cleary's robust tackle on Stephen Walsh happened marginally outside the box. After withstanding the early pressure, Rovers felt their way into the reckoning, holding possession comfortably. However, their output was limited. Roberto Lopes provided a flash of danger, crashing a header over just before the break. The second half followed a similar trend. Rovers owned the ball in phases, but Brendan Clarke was untroubled. At the other end, United's direct approach caused problems, and the biggest chance came from a long throw after 80 minutes. Sub Vince Borden won the first header and Dara McGuinness volleyed as he swivelled. McGinty was finally beaten but the post wasn't. Ultimately, the sides had to settle for a draw and that was plenty for both to take forward. GALWAY UNITED: Clarke; Esua, Buckley, Brouder, Slevin, Cunningham; McCarthy (Bolger 64), Keohane, Hurley; Hickey (McGuinness 64), Walsh (Borden 75) SHAMROCK ROVERS: McGinty; Matthews, Cleary, Lopes, Grace, O' Sullivan (Honohan 57); Healy, Malley (Watts 69), Nugent (Mandroiu 65); Greene (McGovern 57), Noonan (Gaffney 69) Referee: K O' Sullivan.
Irish Examiner
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ollie Horgan steps away from Galway United role, Jon Daly to assist John Caulfield
Ollie Horgan has left his job as Galway United assistant manager, the club have confirmed. Former St Pat's manager Jon Daly will take up the position of first team coach and assistant manager. "Galway United regret to announce that Ollie Horgan has stepped away from his position as Assistant Manager of the Men's First Team for the foreseeable future," a statement reads. "Ollie joined the club ahead of the 2023 season and brought with him his trademark energy, experience, and unwavering commitment. His contribution was instrumental in our First Division title success and our return to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division. "We sincerely thank Ollie for his hard work and dedication during his time with the club and wish him all the very best. "Beir bua agus beannacht, a chara. "Galway United can also confirm that Jon Daly will join John Caulfield's backroom staff as First Team Coach and Assistant Manager with immediate effect." After a playing career that took in stops in England and Scotland, Daly led St Patrick's Athletic to the 2023 FAI Cup as manager and has also managed Dundalk, along with coaching stints in Finland and Scotland. "Ollie and myself have been discussing this over the last number of weeks," John Caulfield said, "and we are delighted that Jon is joining us. I'd like to personally thank Ollie for all his help and assistance.'
The Irish Sun
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Galway Utd reveal coaching shake-up as Ollie Horgan leaves ‘for foreseeable future' & ex-St Pat's and Dundalk boss joins
He has a wealth of League of Ireland experience JON DALY has joined Galway United as assistant manager replacing Ollie Horgan who has stepped down for the "foreseeable future.' Horgan joined Galway United as John Caulfield's No. 2 in 2023 after nine seasons in charge of Finn Harps, as the Tribe won promotion and cemented their top flight status. 2 Ollie Horgan, right, has left Galway United Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile 2 Jon Daly has joined the Tribesmen Credit: Ben McShane/Sportsfile He has now stepped away though boss Caulfield revealed that he was instrumental in the move to bring in Daly as assistant and coach. Caulfield said: 'Ollie and myself have been discussing this over the last number of weeks and we are delighted that Jon is joining us. 'I'd like to personally thank Ollie for all his help and assistance.' Dubliner Daly has a wealth of League of Ireland experience having been Tim Clancy's assistant at St Patrick's Athletic in 2022 before replacing him in 2023. He guided the Saints to FAI Cup glory that season but parted ways with the club after a poor start to the 2024 season before taking charge of Dundalk. But with Dundalk hitting financial troubles as they were relegated, Daly quit at the end of last season.
