Posts by Jamie Daly
Stability, Identity and Ambition – The Men Shaping The Future of Cobh Ramblers
Cobh Ramblers have endured a lot of change in 2025, with a new manager, a new director of football, and new ownership all arriving within the last six months. US-based group Digital Athlete Ventures (DAV) took a 90% stake in Cobh Ramblers last July. DAV is backed by a number of prominent sports investors, including…
Read MoreKerry FC 2025 Season Report
Disputes with the FAI, a rollercoaster of a cup journey, heartbreaking injuries along with record breaking numbers. Kerry FC’s third season as a League of Ireland club was filled with highs and lows, and was undoubtedly the most exciting year the Kingdom has experienced yet. Following two successive First Division campaigns, finishing bottom of the…
Read MoreLeague of Ireland Third Tier Expected to Fail to Reach 20 Club Target
The addition of a third tier to the League of Ireland has faced major setbacks, with several clubs withdrawing from the application process. As a result, the new division in the Irish football pyramid is unlikely to reach its target of 20 clubs. Announced in 2024, the FAI had planned to expand the League of…
Read MoreClinical Rory Gaffney The Difference as Shamrock Rovers Complete Historic Double – 2025 FAI Cup Final
Rory Gaffney found the back of the net twice in six minutes, which proved to be enough for Shamrock Rovers to defeat 10 man Cork City. Shamrock Rovers: 2 Cork City: 0 The first shot on goal of the 2025 Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup Final came from a Cork City corner. Evan McLaughlin played…
Read MoreCork City vs Shamrock Rovers Match Preview – 2025 FAI Cup Final
The pinnacle of domestic Irish football takes place on Sunday afternoon, with Shamrock Rovers and Cork City hoping to lift the FAI cup for the first time this decade. Since joining the Hoops in 2016, Stephen Bradley has spoke about his desire to win a domestic double. He managed the side that beat Dundalk in…
Read MoreIncredible 90th Minute Justin Ferizaj Goal Sends Bray Wanderers to Promotion/Relegation Final
Justin Ferizaj’s incredible acrobatic goal in additional time to was enough for Bray Wanderers to see off Treaty United and advance to the Promotion/Relegation Final. Bray Wanderers 1 Treaty United 0 Bray Wanderers nearly took the lead with their first effort on goal. A Max Murphy free-kick was beautifully delivered to find Sean Brennan, but…
Read MorePádraig Amond’s Goal Not Enough For Waterford to Secure Premier Division Safety
Galway United put in a strong defensive performance that was enough to secure their Premier Division safety, and send Waterford into the relegation play-off. Waterford FC 1 Galway United 1 The first fifteen minutes of the match saw both sides going from end to end, but without any big opportunities being created. That was until…
Read MoreWaterford FC vs Galway United Match Preview – 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division
Galway United make the trip to the RSC, where a loss for either side could result in relegation. The final round of Premier Division fixtures still has a lot left to be decided. Waterford and Galway United along with Sligo Rovers all sit level on points, with Waterford sat in the relegation playoff position due…
Read MoreEoin Martin’s 105th Minute Goal Fires Treaty United Into Playoffs Final
Eoin Martin’s 105th minute goal was enough to send Treaty United to the playoffs final for the first time in the clubs history. Cobh Ramblers: 1 (1-2) Treaty United: 1 (1-2) The first chance of the match fell to Treaty United’s Karl O’Sullivan. The winger did very well to get into the box, but his…
Read MoreGalway United Looking For First Win Over Shamrock Rovers in Nearly 20 Years – Match Preview
Shamrock Rovers need just a point at home to Galway United to clinch the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division title. Stephen Bradley had envisioned a perfect Sunday, where he would complete the Dublin marathon and take a helicopter trip to Derry to see his side clinch a fourth league title in five years. Whilst…
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