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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Derry City beaten by Bohs thanks to early penalty
Derry City fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday evening. A Dayle Rooney penalty that was awarded with less than a minute on the clock was the difference between the sides in Candystripes finished the game with ten men and they are now winless in their past three games. This result combined with victories for St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne sees them drop down to Lynch's plans were immediately thrown out of the window when Rob Hennessey pointed to the spot just seconds into proceedings when James Clarke's strike was adjudged to have been handled by Mark looked to be a harsh call but Rooney didn't care and he dispatched a perfect kick high to Brian Maher's right. Derry did ride out that early storm and did not take on any more damage but struggled to respond at the other end. Michael Duffy managed to get to the by-line on the left and whipped in a dangerous cross but it was flicked away well by Rob the other end, Kevin Holt did well to block Ross Tierney's strike and the Scottish defender was breathing a sigh of relief when his giveaway was not punished by Clarke who dragged wide. The former Drogheda man had another good chance just a minute later but couldn't keep his effort from the edge of the box down. The Candystripes had the last chance of the first half in stoppage time when Duffy laid the ball off nicely for Paul McMullan but Crystal Palace loanee Sean Grahan bravely diverted his shot away. Despite a triple change for the away side at the break, Alan Reynolds' hosts started the better in the second half too and had the first chance. Jordan Flores met a corner at the front post but his powerful header flashed wide. Having survived that, the visitors went up the other end and felt that they should have had a penalty of their own when Bohs captain Dawson Devoy leaned into Paul Mullen in the box. The Derry bench was apoplectic and their frustration grew when Mullen nodded Ronan Boyce's cross over just before the hour already lost Shane Ferguson to injury in the first half, Lynch had more bad injury luck in the second half when half-time sub Ben Doherty limped off having only returned from an a injury layoff last replacement Robbie Benson was involved immediately and was fortunate that the referee believed his foul on Tierney was outside the box. The former Dundalk man then came inches away from a leveller shortly after but, under pressure from Niall Morahan, couldn't connect with Adam O'Reilly's inviting ball across the visitors were in the ascendency and another replacement Dom Thomas caught McMullan's delivery flush with a volley but Grahan was in the way again as he cleared off the line. However, their task was hindered as Benson's eventful evening continued in the worst way. With eight minutes remaining, he was shown a second yellow card less than 25 minutes after coming and Mullen's caution for a dive shortly after summed up a frustrating evening for the men from the Brandywell as, despite Carl Winchester stinging the palms of Kacper Chorazka in stoppage time, they enter the international break on back-to-back defeats. Next up is a home game against Galway United on 13 June.
Belfast Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Larne confirm Nathan Rooney's re-appointment as manager after coaching course enrolment
The Englishman was initially appointed in December to replace Derry City-bound Tiernan Lynch, however he was unable to take on the role as he did not have the required licence to coach the club in the UEFA Conference League.
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch bemoans 'horrific goals' conceded after Shamrock Rovers snatch win
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch admitted he was lost for words after seeing his side concede "absolutely horrific goals" to allow Shamrock Rovers to snatch victory at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. The Candystripes had been leading 1-0 after substitute Danny Mullen opened the scoring in the second half. But the visitors quickly equalised through teenager Michael Noonan before Aaron McEneff scored a late, late winner to seal a 2-1 away win for Rovers which leaves Derry down in third, eight points adrift of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders. Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Lynch was still processing the fallout from the result and zoned in on the goals given away which he felt were "really poor" and "unacceptable". "Probably lost for words if I'm honest. I felt there were so many really good things we did out there tonight," he told Eric White. "We showed real commitment and a real desire and a hunger and all the things we've been asking of them. "But I'm lost for words with the goals that we conceded. Absolutely horrific goals to concede. I don't think (Rovers) had too many shots the whole night. "I thought everything we asked of (the players) we got but there were times we probably could have been better in possession and could have been a bit more comfortable in possession which is something we are working on and the boys are trying to improve on, there's no doubt about that. But you can't legislate for those goals." Former Larne manager Lynch, who is in his first season in charge at Derry, added that he was "absolutely distraught" by the manner in which the game was turned on its head. His emotions were in stark contrast to his opposite number Stephen Bradley who felt his Hoops side deserved the victory and were "top class" in the second '45 on route to a fifth win on the trot. "To be fair to Derry, they were better first half. We felt they would start quickly considering our game on Monday," he said. "They did that, they got the crowd involved, they created a bit of momentum with set plays but they never really had any opportunities and then second half I thought we completely dominated the game. "I thought we controlled every aspect. The (Derry) goal came against the run of play but you could see we were in a good place and never really worried us and we scored two good goals. "The second goal was a really high level goal so yeah I think we deserved to win the game." While Rovers are building real momentum, Bradley said he would still welcome the upcoming mid-season break which will come after next week's round of games. "No, I want the break," he said. "Players deserve a few days off and then because when we come back we're into Europe and it gets hectic again. "So when you get breaks like this, you take them and you make sure you use them properly and we'll do that. History shows we get better in the second part of the season."
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
LOI preview: Derry bid to stop motoring Shamrock Rovers
A Shamrock Rovers side taking a grip on the Premier Division title race go to Derry tonight looking to move even further clear at the top of the table. The Hoops have produced four wins in 14 days while the teams around them have floundered, leaving champions Shelbourne facing an uphill task and putting expected challenger St Patrick's Athletic to the sword last Monday. Derry have certainly made a mark this year, although questions remains if they can put in a sustained tilt at coming out on top come November. City boss Tiernan Lynch is welcoming the big nature of the game, with one of the biggest crowds in modern times expected at this game with the opening of the north stand earlier this year. Lynch said: "This is where we want to be. We want to be up challenging and be around the top end of the table. "Obviously it's very early in the season and we know there's a long way to go but these are the games you want to be involved in and I think the players that we've brought into the club now that they'll be relishing in games like this." Ronan Boyce is a doubt for City due to injury. Carl Winchester returns after serving a ban. Lynch is hoping the packed Brandywell can work in their favour: "I've been saying this now for a number of weeks. The importance of our crowd, especially at home, whether they realise it or not, is they're our 12th man. And there's so many occasions we need them during games when maybe things aren't going our way or we're under the cosh a little bit. "That's not just Rovers, that's in every game. And when they get behind us and they get off their feet and they're loud and it makes a massive difference to the players and it gives them that little extra incentive to go and not let them down." Bradley has said the pitch in Derry will not be a major hinderance for his side. "It's not ideal. I don't think anyone will tell you they want to play on that kind of pitch. I'd imagine Derry would be the same. But the one thing that balances that off is the pitch size. "We like that type of pitch, we always enjoy playing on it, although they are always tough games. But we enjoy it and are looking forward to it. "Similar to St Pat's, if you look at their attacking players, they have as good as anyone in the country. We know they have attacking threats on the pitch so we need to be ready for that. But we also know we're in a good place, so we'll be going there to hurt them and impose ourselves on the game and ultimately win the game. Lee Grace is a doubt but otherwise the visitors have everyone available. Damien Duff has admitted Shelbourne look like they are playing with "the weight of the world on our shoulders" as Sligo Rovers visit Tolka Park. The Reds boss has been in philosophical mood as he ponders what has led to such a poor run of form. Shels and Sligo share a form line in that they both have just three victories from their last 15 matches. Nevertheless this will be seen as a chance for Duff's side to respond to their poor run. Discussing the visible lack of confidence from his player, Duff wondered: "Why is that? Is it the position in the table, or is it the pressure we've created ourselves? There's definitely a weight on their shoulders, and carrying that doesn't help. "It's about releasing the shackles, maybe even playing with a smile on your face over the next two games. Getting a couple of points on the board now is plain and simple [our only concern]. "We're not overly worried or getting stressed, but we can't keep dropping points, especially with these Friday–Monday games. We've dropped a lot of needless points, a lot of tight games, previously we would have found something, we've come out on the wrong end of them this season." Sean Gannon missed out through suspension while goalkeeper Conor Kearns is a doubt after coming off with a thigh problem last Monday. Sean Boyd and Paddy Barrett remains out. Ali Coote and Mark Coyle are back from bans. The Bit O' Red did enjoy a turnaround of their own last week by beating Galway United. Russell wants to put together back-to-back victories for the first time this campaign, with the incentive of knowing it could take them off bottom spot. He said: "We did really well in Galway but we must follow it up now with another good show in Dublin. I'm repeating myself every week maybe, but we have huge belief in this group of players and they know if they keep working hard and can be consistent in their actions, then they'll be rewarded. "It doesn't come any tougher now than Shels away. They have strength everywhere and have a big enough squad to probably cover each position twice over. But we'll take confidence from last week's win" Oskar Van Hattum is out until next week while Ollie Denham is facing another month on the sidelines. Ronan Manning is a doubt. Stephen Kenny is facing the biggest crisis in his short tenure as St Patrick's Athletic ahead of a home clash with Waterford. Four defeat in their last six is a concern in Dublin 8, with the concession of four goals to Shamrock Rovers an eye-opener to a drop off in performances in recent weeks. Having slipped to mid-table and sever points off the leaders, a quick reaction is needed from Kenny's men. The Saints boss said: "We let ourselves down on Monday losing in the manner that we did, that's the first time that has happened to us to lose in that way, convincingly in the end so we've got the respond in the right way. "The seesaw nature of the League and the way it is, two weeks ago we were top of the table after beating Galway, and scored two excellent late goals to beat Cork last Friday. We've had a couple of defeats and we've got to bounce back from Monday and try to get the victory against Waterford." Midfield injury problems have undoubtedly been an issue, with Romal Palmer's absence set to now continue in autumn due to a setback. Chris Forrester [groin] and Kian Leavy [ankle] remain out. Jamie Lennon is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card on Monday night. Blues manager John Coleman felt his performed better than their 3-1 loss to Shamrock Rovers last Friday. "I thought overall our play was quite good last week. I've watched the game back a couple times now, and there wasn't much in the game. "St Pat's have their own issues with injuries and suspensions – like what we have – but that all goes out the window when the referee blows the whistle. It's just two teams trying to win a game. "They have a good, exciting style of football, like us, so it will lend to being a good game live on TV to allow the Irish public watch two teams both trying to win the game". Kacper Radkowski, Matty Smith, Trae Coyle and Andy Boyle are out for the visitors. Ger Nash takes charge of Cork City for the first time as they face Galway United in Eamonn Deacy Park. Having flirted with top spot, United's results have taken a turn for a worse. The loss to Sligo Rovers was a fourth on the spin. As Caulfield takes on the side he won the league and two FAI Cups with, there is a danger of being sucked into the battle at the bottom of the defeats to continue. City were left devastated by the manner of their defeat in Inchicore last week, with two goals conceded in the closing minutes. The final game of the night sees third and fourth in the table come head to head as Bohemians make the short trip north to Drogheda. The Gypsies are looking for revenge for the 1-0 loss to United earlier in the year. Reynolds said: "This is going to be another really difficult game for us. Drogheda have already beaten us in Dalymount this year so there is nobody under any illusions about how hard we have to work if we are to get a result against them. "They're an extremely well organised team and very hard to break down so we are going to have to be even more organised, and patient too, if we are to get a result against them. "I keep on saying that every point we've got this season has been extremely hard worked for, and the way the league is this season, we have to keep those standards up and keep pushing ourselves every single time we play."
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Larne's 2024-25 season in review
2024-25 league position: 2ndMixing domestic commitments with a maiden voyage in European football was always going to be challenging for Larne. And so it proved as the Invermen were deposed as Irish Premiership by Linfield - finishing 22 points behind the Blues - after finishing 34th in the 36-team Uefa Conference League. They did, however, finish their European campaign on a high with a 1-0 victory over Gent. It was a tumultuous season in the dugout, too. Manager Tiernan Lynch left to join Derry City, and while Nathan Rooney was chosen as his successor, the Englishman was unable to lead the team in Europe because he did not have the required Haveron was eventually appointed head coach while Rooney became head of football in a coaching reshuffle. Unable to keep pace with Linfield in the league, Larne were knocked out of the Irish and BetMcLean Cups by Limavady and Cliftonville, while they missed out on a fifth successive County Antrim Shield with a shootout defeat by Glentoran in the final. Chief executive Niall Curneen left the club in March before a brawl in their final game against Glentoran meant the season ended on an unsavoury note. 2025-26 signings so far: 2025-26 departures so far:
