Damien Duff warned his team that there was “fire coming” ahead of Shelbourne’s trip to Turner’s Cross and the reprisal of a longstanding rivalry between the two clubs. The fire was certainly provided by a reinvigorated Cork City and a hostile home crowd, while the champions failed to find a spark of their own nor…
What lessons can be learnt from a defeat that doesn’t alter the standings but stirs emotions within? For Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, at Stamford Bridge, it wasn’t points or pride they walked away with, but something rarer this season: belief. Perhaps they even had a plan in mind. Ruben Amorim’s side once again came away…
The spoils were shared at Turner’s Cross in a hotly contested affair, after Freddie Anderson’s 74th minute equaliser for Cork City cancelled out Rory Gaffney’s first half strike. Shamrock Rovers may rue some missed opportunities they had to make it 2-0 as they travel back to Tallaght, now four games without a win. For City,…
A quick fire double right before half-time was enough to send St Patrick’s Athletic home from Turner’s Cross with all three points and overcome an injury-ravaged Cork City side who performed resiliently but lacked a clinical edge. as Stephen Kenny’s men stretch their unbeaten run to four matches and continue their pursuit of a first…
Shels sub Evan Caffrey salvages a point as Rebels leave the capital with a 1-1 draw. After last week’s loss to Drogheda, the last thing Damien Duff needed was an illness making its way through his team. However, the virus didn’t seem to cause too much damage, with Shelbourne still fielding a strong side. Just…
Cork City left feeling hard done by after being held to a draw at home against 10-man Sligo With Sligo Rovers leading 0-1 at Turners Cross heading into the half-time break, many Cork City fans may well have jumped at the prospect of a 1-1 draw. As it turned out, when the final whistle blew…
Early Warren Davis stunner stunts champions, as Shelbourne lose their first game in title defense. There were three changes for the home side as Mark Coyle, Kerr McInroy, and Sean Boyd came in for Lewis Temple, Jonathan Lunney, and John Martin. Meanwhile, the visitors opted for just one change from their 1-0 win against Bohemians…
Cork City turn it around against Bohemians to earn their first victory back in the Premier Division thanks to Ruairi Keating’s winner. Thanks to kbdphotos.com for the images of the game. Eighteen months since they last tasted a home victory in the Premier Division, Cork City fans left Turners Cross with a spring in their…
All eyes were firmly fixed on the Aviva stadium on Sunday afternoon for the League of Ireland’s biggest derby, Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers.
