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a day ago
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- RTÉ News
'Bleak' - Alan Cawley runs the rule over Sligo Rovers' season so far
At the halfway stage of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, things are looking rather "bleak" for Sligo Rovers, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Alan Cawley. The table says as much with the Bit o' Red bottom of the table and facing a tough task to scrape survival once the campaign resumes after the mid-season break. The one saving grace for John Russell's outfit is that Cork City are only a point above them in the relegation play-off spot. But Cork, who played well on Friday on the way to taking a point against Shelbourne at Turners Cross, will be hoping that new manager Gerard Nash and his incoming assistant, former Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler, can give them a bounce. As for Sligo, while goalscoring hasn't been an issue, other positives have been thin on the ground and the type of summer surge that helped them finish mid-table last season isn't showing much sign of being on the horizon. And former Shelbourne league winner Cawley is not seeing too much ground for optimism as he told this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast. "I think it's fairly bleak when you look at it in terms of the stats and the points, everything is pointing towards relegation sadly for them," said the Sligo native who also spoke earlier in the episode about the experience of attending Saturday's Champions League final in Munich. "They've been poor, very poor. I've seen them in a lot of games recently and they have been poor. "Now, in fairness to John Russell, he lost the goalkeeper (Ed) McGinty, he lost Ellis Chapman who went to Shelbourne, he lost (Niall) Morahan, the spine of the team really, and when you're losing players as good as that and then you're not replacing them, I think it's been very, very difficult for John in that regard." The one "shining light" according to Cawley is young striker Owen Elding who he and former Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Richie Towell both picked as their Young Player of the Season so far. "He's been outstanding, seven goals. But if you're relying on a young fella to basically grab you by the scruff of the neck and get you back into games and win you points, I don't think that speaks well of some of the other lads maybe in the squad as well. So it's been really tough for John, it's been really poor overall," he said. At the halfway point of the season, Sligo are the only team to not pick up a win after falling behind, picking up just two points in that scenario and Cawley feels they often leave themselves with too much to do in games. "I think that's been one of the biggest problems in all the games, they don't give themselves a chance in games because they're falling behind through sloppy needless goals and there have been games where they've been two down in a lot of cases after only 15-20 minutes and then they show great heart and desire to chase the game and get themselves back but it all comes a little bit too late," he said. "They've conceded 34 goals as well. Defensively they've been very poor. They've won only one game at home all season and that's really, really poor because whatever about going on the road and trying to pick up points, you need to be trying to make your home place a bit of a fortress and tough to beat and a difficult place for people to go but if you've only won one game all season as well, I don't think that's great. "So it's pretty bleak at the moment it really is. There are allowances in terms of budgets maybe and what (Russell) has lost from last year and not being able to replace that, but still that's probably no consolation to John Russell. He'll still feel they should be higher up in the table. "But the only hope I see is that Cork are in touching distance, only a point ahead of them."
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers remain six points clear at the top
Shamrock Rovers remain six points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division this evening. A late, late equaliser from Conor Keeley helped Drogheda United salvage a 2-2 draw against Waterford at the RSC. Advertisement That sees the Louth side go into the summer break in second place. The Hoops were held to a scoreless draw by Galway United at Tallaght Stadium. Dayle Rooney's early penalty gave Bohemians a 1-0 win over Derry City at Dalymount Park. Cork City ended a four-game losing run, earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home to Shelbourne. The Leesiders move a point ahead of bottom side Sligo Rovers, who were beaten 1-0 by St Pats at the Showgrounds.
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Leo Gaxha and Daryl Horgan down Kerry
SSE Airtricity First Division: Dundalk 2 Kerry 0 Dundalk continued their quest for an immediate return to the Premier Division with a 2-0 victory over Kerry FC in Oriel Park. Two stunning goals on either side of the half from Kerry local Leo Gaxha and captain Daryl Horgan sealed the victory for the Lilywhites that keeps them six points ahead at the summit of the First Division. The first half was dominated in most parts by the away side, with Enda Minogue the busier of the keepers as Kerry's Joe Adams and Luke Palmer tested the Dundalk netminder, who had to make two fine saves to deny the Kingdom. Mujaguzi was to have a certain goal cleared off the line by Dervin following a fine strike from a corner. Dundalk did have sights on goal, but in parts were left frustrated with their end product. Despite this, the home side were to open the scoring in the 43rd minute with a goal of real class from Kerry native Leo Gaxha. The winger collected a loose ball from Tracey down the right a struck a powerful cross that was directed to the back post but ended up looping over Tim-Oliver Hiemer into the top left-hand corner. Dundalk thought they had found themselves in pole position in the opening minutes of the second half to collect all three points, only for Daryl Horgan's goal to be ruled out for offside. The Dundalk winger was to get his goal in the 68th minute as he collected the ball on the edge of the Kerry area before creating space to hit a high curling effort that beat Hiemer at his far post. Dundalk continued to press for a third with Mulligan forcing Hiemer to tip the ball around the post for a corner. Leo Gaxha went close to adding a third in the 85th minute with the butt of the post denying him as he finished off a clever attacking phase of play. Andy Paraschiv and Daryl Horgan had sights on the Kerry goal in the closing stages, with both efforts going high over the bar. The win maintains Dundalk's unbeaten record as Ciaran Kilduff continues his quest to return Dundalk to the Premier Division at the first chance of asking. Elsewhere, goals from Ciaran Behan and a Mikey Raggett penalty deep into injury time - either side of an Adam McDaid 89th minute equaliser for Finn Harps - ensured UCD claimed the three points at Ballybofey. DUNDALK FC: Minogue; Dervin, Leonard, Animasahun, Keogh; Groome (Kenny 46), Tracey (Paraschiv 46); Gaxha, Ward (Mulligan 46), Horgan; Arubi (Ebbe 62) KERRY FC: Hiemer; Williams, Brookwell, McQueen (Alabi 77), Aladesanusi; Mujaguzi (O'Connell 86), Crowe, Teahan; McGrath, Adams (Gleeson 77), Palmer (Honkola 61)
RTÉ News
21-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
SSE cuts investment expectations due to changing macro environment
British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector. "The group's investment plans have not been immune to the changing macroeconomic environment and wider delays to the planning processes which have been seen over the last 12 months," SSE said in a statement. US President Donald Trump's trade policies have sparked concerns about the health of the global economy. Fears of trade disruptions, rising costs, increasing volatility, and dampening demand have become an overhang to companies across sectors. In the energy sector, costs related to solar, wind and grid infrastructure have shot up, resulting in project cancellations or delays. SSE, which has been pushing towards green energy goals, cut its investment plan to around £17.5 billion, with the renewables division seeing the biggest hit with a £1.5 billion reduction. The energy group also reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of almost £2.14 billion in the year to the end of March, down 2.7% on the figure for last year. The owner of SSE Airtricity did not break down its profits by country, but did say it paid £75m in tax in Ireland - up more than 10% year on year. The company supplies over 460,000 electricity customers and almost 310,000 gas customers across the island of Ireland, while it employs 5,190 people here.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Waterford FC express ‘disappointment' after hearing of alleged racial abuse of Shamrock Rovers teen Victor Ozhianvuna
WATERFORD FC have expressed their 'disappointment' after an alleged racist remark was aimed at 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers player Victor Ozhianvuna by a home supporter. It is claimed the comment was made before Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC. Advertisement An investigation is underway after the visitors reported the incident to the match delegate, who will now send his report to the League of Ireland before any possible sanctions can be taken by the FAI Disciplinary Control Unit. It's understood that the alleged incident occurred while the substitute was warming up during the first half of the game with Ozhianvuna going on to take no part in a fixture that After the media were made aware of the allegations in the aftermath of the contest, Waterford FC released a statement saying that they are 'fully co-operating with authorities on the matter.' It read: 'Waterford Football Club are disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game on Friday, May 16. Advertisement Read More On Irish Football 'We are a community-based football club that prides ourselves on our inclusion and are proud to welcome all to the RSC. 'The club takes all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously and is fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter. 'We stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. 'Waterford Football Club would encourage anyone who witnesses such behaviour to report in confidence via our direct number 051-271160 or via email to office@ Advertisement Most read in Football Bradley's outfit capitalised on two huge errors that gave the league leaders all three points. A brilliant Padraig Amond header had put the hosts in front inside ten minutes. Celtic ultras make their point on fan engagement as Hoops get trophy day guard of honour But they were the cause of their own downfall as they were undone by goals from Rory Gaffney, Michael Noonan, and Graham Burke – with the latter two goals coming from defensive errors. It was a header of quality that gave the hosts the lead on ten minutes. Advertisement Ryan Burke found space for himself out on the left before putting in a wonderful ball that saw Amond get in front of his marker to flick an unstoppable header to the roof of the net from 12 yards. Stephen McMullan denied the Hoops a certain equalising goal on 23 minutes when Josh Honohan played a super ball over the top that sent Aaron Greene clear straight on goal. 1 Victor Ozhianvuna was allegedly racially abused while warming up as a substitute But the netminder saved at the feet of the attacker as he tried to take the ball around him. Advertisement Rovers were celebrating a leveller just two minutes later. Adam Matthews played a long throw into the right-hand corner that saw Greene send in a first-time cross for Gaffney, and he applied a neat right-footed finish past the helpless McMullan. It took some more heroic goalkeeping from McMullan to deny the visitors the lead goal on 36 minutes when Jack Byrne swung over a right-wing cross that picked out the run of Josh Honohan. And after his header was superbly kept out, Gaffney struck the outside of the post with the rebound. Advertisement Rovers were gifted the lead on 76 minutes. Blues keeper Stephen McMullan, who was having a top display for the hosts up to that point, inexplicably played a clearance straight to Noonan. The teen had only been on the field for seven minutes, and with his first touch, he couldn't believe his luck as he guided the ball to an empty net from outside the penalty area. A third goal followed for the tabletoppers deep into second-half injury-time, largely thanks to Josh Honohan. Capping off a week where he was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad, he dispossessed Navajo Bakboord before releasing Graham Burke, who beat the offside trap before finishing past McMullan. Advertisement
