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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm under pressure' admits John Russell but Sligo Rovers manager insists they can turn it around after latest defeat
JOHN RUSSELL will not be taking days off during the summer break as he bids to keep Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division. 2 John Russell admitted he is under pressure Credit: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile 2 Sligo Rovers lost their 12th game of the season against St Patrick's Athletic Credit: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Basement boys Sligo look in real danger of ending their 20-year stay in the Premier Division, even at the season's halfway point. Restricted by the top flight's smallest budget, boss Russell has had to rely on a mix of academy players and unproven signings from both here and the UK to make up his squad. Investment is required but the gaffer also believes that some of his players are not performing to the levels he requires. He groaned: 'It's been tough. Read More on League of Ireland 'We haven't won enough games and we've lost too many and the players know why. 'Maybe it's time now for some lads to get away and have a look at themselves. 'They need to reflect on how they think they've done in the first half of the season. 'We have a few lads who haven't done enough. I've told them that. Most read in Sport 'Are we lacking quality? Have we got young players who are making mistakes? 'Yes, they have but it's my job to help them learn and I'll continue. PSG crowned Champions League winners after smashing Inter Milan 5-0 'If we have 11 players at it, we'll get points. If we don't, then we won't.' And although his players will be making the most of their few days off, a tireless Russell revealed that he will work all the way through the break in an effort to rescue Rovers' season. Sligo are a point off Cork City in ninth with the Rebels a whopping ten points back from Munster rivals Waterford. Yet Russell is adamant his men can haul it back. He added: 'How can I take time off now when we're bottom of the league? 'I'm a hard-working manager so I'll continue to work hard to get results. 'If you're managing a team in the position we're in, of course I'm under pressure. 'But I look at everything I'm doing all the time and you have to do the right thing. 'Can we turn it around? Absolutely.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Aidan Keena penalty sinks Sligo Rovers as St Patrick's Athletic snatch narrow win
Sligo Rovers will spend the summer break bottom of the Premier Division table. That's after a tenth minute penalty from their former striker Aidan Keena saw 2 Aidan Keena of St Patrick's Athletic scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the LOI win 2 St Patrick's Athletic and Stephen Kenny earned a hard fought win over Sligo Stephen Kenny's side should have made things more comfortable for themselves as they created the best of the chances in this one. Although Rovers substitute Francely Lomboto did have a chance in the 96th minute to take a late point, however the Galway man could only fire straight at Pat's net minder Joseph Anang. As has happened so often this season, Rovers made things tough for themselves by falling behind early on. Jay McClelland had forced Sam Sargeant into an early two-handed save with an effort from distance before ex-Rovers man Keena dispatched a tenth minute penalty after Simon Power. read more on football He's another former Showgrounds favourite, had collided with Jake Doyle-Hayes inside the Sligo area. Cian Kavanagh, who spent 2024 with Pat's, was unable to get any purchase on a Doyle-Hayes set piece as his attempted header trickled harmlessly wide of Joe Anang's goal. The Dubliners were left frustrated that they were unable to make their dominance count further given their control of the contest and lost centre half Sean Hoare to what seemed like a hamstring injury before the interval. Most read in Football Power passed up a couple of opportunities early in the second period, bending one around Sargeant's far post close to the hour. While Ronan Manning's shot after trojan work from Rovers' teen full-back Conor Reynolds was deflected on to the top of Anang's post by Joe Redmond. Shamrock Rovers snap up Northern Ireland Under-21s goal-getter as Stephen Bradley gives exciting verdict Pat's were struggling to shake Sligo off as the game wore on and Power should have had their second on 65 but couldn't stretch in time to meet Zach Elbouzedi's cross with an open goal on offer. Lennon dragged an effort from 20 yards narrowly wide with eight to go while Sligo sub Lomboto fluffed an opportunity in the sixth minute of added time at the end of the contest after a neat one-two with Jad Hakiki opened up the space in front of Anang. Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 St. Patrick's Athletic Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant 6; Conor Reynolds 7 (Kyle McDonagh 66) 6, John Mahon 6, Gareth McElroy 6, Reece Hutchinson 5; Jake Doyle-Hayes 6, Matty Wolfe 6 (Jad Hakiki 66) 6; Will Fitzgerald 5, Ronan Manning 6 (Francely Lomboto 78) 6, Owen Elding 6; Cian Kavanagh 5 (Wilson Waweru 45) 7. St Patrick's Athletic: Joe Anang 6; Ryan McLaughlin 6, Joe Redmond 6, Sean Hoare 6 (Tom Grivosti 44) 6, Anto Breslin 6; Jay McClelland 7, Jamie Lennon 6; Simon Power 6, Kian Leavy 7 (Luke Turner 96) 6, Zach Elbouzedi 6; Aidan Keena 6 (Conor Carty 86) 6. Referee: Neil Doyle 6. Star man: McClelland (Pat's) Attendance: 2,356.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Keena on the spot for Saints in Sligo
SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division: Sligo Rovers 0 St Patrick's Athletic 1 (Aidan Keena pen 10) St Patrick's Athletic revived their stuttering campaign with a scrappy 1-0 win over bottom of the table Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. Ex-Sligo striker Aidan Keena's 10th minute penalty was the difference for an underwhelming St Pat's who moved up one place in the table, while this was a 12th loss in 18 games for struggling Sligo. St Pat's, fifth in the standings coming into this game and with just one win from their last five games, made five changes to their starting team. Among their absentees were Chris Forrester and teenage sensation Mason Melia. They fielded two ex-Sligo players for this north-west assignment, Simon Power and Aidan Keena. Sligo welcomed back midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes and were again looking to their season's breakout star, Owen Elding, who has netted seven goals so far. St Pat's made the early running - a fizzing shot from Jason McClelland was tipped over by Sam Sargeant - and they hit the front in the 10th minute via Aidan Keena's converted penalty. The spot-kick was awarded following a foul on Simon Power, who was a busy presence for the visitors. But St Pat's didn't create anything else of note for the remainder of the first period aside from a weak shot on target from goalscorer Aidan Keena. Sligo, who were a threat when full-back Reece Hutchinson got on the ball on the left flank, only had one chance of note in that first-half - an off target header from Cian Kavanagh, who got on the end of a Jake Doyle-Hayes free-kick delivery. The woodwork denied Sligo an equaliser in the 52nd minute. Enterprise from teenage full-back led to a curling shot from Ronan Manning that came off the crossbar via a touch from St Pat's defender Joe Redmond. Simon Power then directed a shot just wide of the far post as St Pat's, although under increased pressure from an improved Sligo, remained a threat on the counter. Sligo had a chance to rescue a point in the fifth minute of stoppage time but Francely Lomboto's shot was straight at St Pat's goalkeeper Joseph Anang. Sligo Rovers: Sergeant; Reynolds (McDonagh 65), Mahon, McElroy, Hutchinson; Wolfe (Hakiki 65), Doyle-Hayes; Elding, Manning (Lomboto 78), Fitzgerald; Kavanagh (Waweru 46) St Patrick's Athletic: Anang; McLaughlin, Redmond, Hoare (Grivosti 44), Breslin; Power, Lennon, McClelland, Elbouzedi; Leavy (Turner 90+5), Keena (Carty 86) Referee: Neil Doyle Attendance: 2,356
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Former Hibs player sues club over training injury from manager
A former Hibernian player is suing the Scottish Premiership club over injuries suffered in a training game involving an for Jake Doyle-Hayes said the midfielder's career had been "greatly restricted" by the ankle issue sustained in a tackle with Lee Johnson in 26, who also played for St Mirren and Aston Villa, raised a compensation action against the club at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Wednesday.A Hibs spokesperson said the club was aware of the claim. Doyle-Hayes left the Easter Road side by mutual consent in January and subsequently joined Sligo Rovers in the League of made 69 appearances for the club between 2021 and 2024, but just six of those came in his last two seasons. On his release, the club said that Doyle-Hayes' playing time "had been hampered by injury over the last two seasons".The Republic of Ireland youth international's lawyers said that was down to "horrific injuries" suffered in the incident during the training underwent surgery as a result of the tackle by Johnson in Solicitors, representing Doyle-Hayes, said they could not comment on the figure sought by the player but said the potential loss of earnings was argue that, without the injury, his career would have continued at a higher level. 'Derailed by mismanagement' Joel Shaw, partner at the firm, said the midfielder's career had been "lost" as a result of the said: "The impact of this has greatly restricted his career."These injuries should never have happened and were incurred due to incompetent and incoherent decisions made by his manager."Jake's career has been derailed by mismanagement and ineptitude. A career has been lost to this athlete." Johnson, who previously managed Bristol City and Sunderland, was sacked by Hibs in August was most recently interim manager at Lommel SK in the second tier of Belgian declined to comment when contacted by BBC Scotland News.A Hibs spokesperson said: "The club is aware of the claim, however as an ongoing matter shall not be commenting further at this stage."
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
Ex-Edinburgh footballer sues Hibs over 'horrific' injuries after tackle by manager
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Former Hibs player Jake Doyle-Hayes has started legal proceedings against the club after sustaining 'horrific' injuries. This happened after a tackle by then manager Lee Johnson. Now playing for Sligo Rovers, the Irishman has lawyers acting on his behalf as they accuse Johnson of making 'incompetent and incoherent decisions'. After clashing with former boss Johnson, the 26-year-old suffered an ankle injury in 2022 which left him in need of surgery, reports the Daily Record. And it's understood the player, who left Hibs by mutual consent in January 2025, has taken legal action. The case at the Court of Session was called on Wednesday, with Doyle-Hayes represented by Thompsons Scotland LLP. The legal firm say the Irish footballer's career has been "greatly restricted" by the injuries suffered. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Joel Shaw, partner with Thompsons Solicitors: "Our client, Jake Doyle-Hayes suffered horrific injuries from a tackle made by the then manager of Hibernian Football Club, Lee Johnson. "The impact of this has greatly restricted his career."
