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Shamrock Rovers Edge Past Dundalk

kilduffA Ciaran Kilduff strike was enough to see Shamrock Rovers advance past Premier Division rivals Dundalk in the EA Sports Cup.

Stephen Kenny is known for his love for the EA Sports Cup and brought a strong side to Tallaght but they were helpless as they fell to a 1-0 defeat.

Shamrock Rovers made a lively start to the game with Dundalk goalkeeper Peter Cherrie saving well from former Patrick Thistle man Thomas Stewart before Shane Robinson fired his shot against the post. Robinson himself had another chance to put the home side in the lead but seen his headed effort agonisingly sail over the bar. Read more

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2013
05/22
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Bohemians Extra Time Double Seals Cup Victory

lyBohemians needed extra time to beat Bray Wanderers 4-2 in last night’s EA Sports Cup clash at Dalymount Park to seal a place in next Monday’s draw. The EA Sports Cup has been played down by many but is one which can not be thrown away by either side as it possesses a vital chance to get trophies in what is bound to be a hard season for both.

In a match that hadn’t had the highest of attendances the home side didn’t take long to break the deadlock either, they did so after seven minutes. Steven Traynor worked his way through the Bray Wanderers defence and fired a shot into the left hand corner of the net. Read more

2013
05/21
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LOI-Saints Emerge Victorious Amid Late Drama In Tallaght

faSt Patrick’s Athletic stand tall after two potentially season defining Dublin derbies saw them come out joint top of the pile. The Saints trounced managerless Shelbourne 3-0 on the northside while on the southside a late Ryan McEvoy goal salvaged a point for Bohemians at Shamrock Rovers.

A Christy Fagan brace combined with a goal from Chris Forrester was enough for Liam Buckley’s men to heap further misery on their beleaguered rivals. This victory lifts the Saints joint top of the table with reigning champions Sligo Rovers. The title race is quickly developing into a three horse race with Derry City challenging the aforementioned duo.  Read more

2013
05/20
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League Of Ireland: Derbies To Decide Capital Gains

dubThe League Of Ireland focus switches to the capital this week as two potentially season defining derbies take place. Both derby games will have keen significance at both ends of the table as they pit title contenders against relegation threatened teams.

Elsewhere UCD will aim to throw the form book further out the window and continue their recent resurgence while reigning champions Sligo Rovers will be hoping to recapture the blistering form which has evaded them over the past few weeks. Read more

2013
05/17
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O’Connor Enjoying Life In Orlando

Many footballers see America as a lucrative move to see out their career but not Dublin born Orlando City star James ‘Connor.

James has enjoyed an impressive career to date since leaving Ireland at the tender age of 16 playing for clubs such as Stoke City, West Brom, Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday before opting to head stateside.

32 year old James recalls his debut with fondness “As a 16 yr old to leave home  it was tough, but it made me grow up fast. I was really excited to get going and looking forward to it. I made my first appearance as a sub and I was really pleased to get onto the pitch.” Read more

2013
05/16
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Murphy Enjoying Rovers Return As Hoops Ready For Title Tilt

muFresh from drawing nil all with his former employers on Tuesday night, Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy revealed how he is enjoying his return to Tallaght.

Murphy will have been familiar with the coaching of now manager Trevor Croly as they both were on the St.Patrick’s Athletic side that finished runner up in the 2012 FAI Ford Cup final.

“I think we’re playing good football”, said Murphy, “it took time for us to gel as a squad but things are turning around now and we find ourselves on a unbeaten run and long may it continue.”

Shamrock Rovers may have drawn eight games from the opening thirteen fixtures but they haven’t lost in four games, if you are counting the Setanta Cup final win over Mick Cooke’s Drogheda United. Read more

2013
05/15
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Dublin Derby Ends All Square

The Dublin Derby between St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers finished scoreless on Tuesday evening, a result that may dishearten the Saints who had the better of the opportunities.

Trevor Croly’s side returned to his old stomping ground on the back of their 7-1 Setanta Cup final win over Drogheda United on Saturday afternoon. While, Saints’ went into this game knowing a win is vital to keep them on the track of the title challengers Derry City and Champions Sligo Rovers.

Pats had the first chance of the game as Rovers looked a bit shocked by their rivals blistering start. Chris Forrester had the chance to find the back of the net inside two minutes. Christy Fagan broke through the Rovers defence and crossed in to find Forrester, who fired his shot straight at former teammate turned Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy. Read more

2013
05/15
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Hoops Revel In Setanta Cup Success

Shamrock Rovers lifted the Setanta Cup after a convincing 7-1 victory over Louth natives Drogheda United on Saturday afternoon.

Rovers got off to a blistering start with James Chambers, Sean O’Connor and Karl Sheppard putting clear daylight between the teams in the first half. Both Ronan Finn and Billy Dennehy managed a brace in the second half as Trevor Croly earned his first piece of silverware as Rovers manager A mere consaltion goal for Drogheda United was scored by former Shamrock Rovers man Gary O’Neill. Read more

2013
05/13
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Croly Aims For First Trophy As Ex Striker Seeks To Dent His Ambitions

Shamrock Rovers battle Drogheda United in this weekend’s Setanta Cup Final as Trevor Croly looks to capture his first trophy as manager of the Hoops although an ex player will have a lot to say about that come kick off.

Croly is quite confident heading into Saturday’s tie, revealing his fondness for the tournament itself and how it’s a welcome distraction from Shamrock Rovers’ league campaign. Read more

2013
05/10
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LOI: Tense Times As Relegation Trapdoor Looms

This week’s Airtricity League series features four league games complimented by a Setanta Cup Final between Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United. Despite the season still being relatively young we can already get a fair idea of who will challenge at the top and who will be cast adrift at the bottom but such is the unpredictability of the league that results could surprise us at any instance. The pressure at the bottom is certainly heating up and some big games this season will determine whether the race for the drop will be exclusive to the three teams who already look destined for relegation. Read more

2013
05/10
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