Posts by Matt O’Rourke
Match Preview: St Patricks Athletic V Waterford
Written By Conor Barry Its Gameweek 3 in the League Of Ireland as Waterford Host St Pats in the RSC. Waterford come into this off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Galway United and St Pats coming in to the fixture suffering a last minute defeat to Derry City. Over 3000 people are expected…
Read MorePREVIEW: Drogheda United vs Bohemian FC
After an action-less Matchday 3 for both sides, Drogheda and Bohs return to league action as the two square off in a Weavers Park battle. Both sides were out of action on Friday night due to failed pitch inspections in Tallaght and Phibsboro as a result of heavy snowfall in Dublin. Drogheda come into this…
Read MorePREVIEW: Shelbourne vs Galway United @Tolka Park (4/1/24)
Preview written by Matt O’Rourke So far the Auld Reds have had a mighty start to the season, getting 7 points from a possible 9 and sitting joint top of the table. A draw away in horrible conditions, defeating the champions at home and a notable win on the road against Sligo, we head into…
Read MoreCork City 1-0 UCD AFC
There was high expectations for City going into the game after the impressive performance vs a young kerry side and a disappointing draw vs Harps in Ballybofey UCD were hoping to get a result after last weeks disappointing loss in Belfield were Enda Curran opened his season tally for Treaty United Cork City lined up…
Read MoreShelbourne 1-0 Sligo Rovers @The Showgrounds
Match Review written by Matt O’Rourke Match week 3 of the League of Ireland went to shambles as unexpected snow descended on parts of the country , causing multiple match cancellations, although Sligo wasn’t affected badly and the match went ahead thankfully. Shelbourne came away with a graceful 1-0 victory against Sligo in their home…
Read MoreMatch Review: Kerry FC 0-1 Treaty United
It was late late drama in Mounthawk Park tonight as Kerry FC missed a last minute penalty to register their first point of the season. Victory for Treaty United means they remain top of the table for a second week and remain the only club with a 100% record so far this season. In an…
Read MoreMatch Review: Galway United 2-1 Waterford FC
A report written by @conchurdebarra The First Half The game started out fairly evenly, with both teams having their fair share of possession and opportunities. Galway’s Conor McCormack went down just after 8 minutes, but the game resumed 2 minutes later. Waterford’s Padraig “Podge” Amond broke the deadlock after 19 minutes, with a brilliant run…
Read MorePreview: Galway United V Waterford FC
Table toppers Waterford face off First Division Champions Galway United at Eamon Deacy Park. Both teams come into this fixture in winning ways with The Blues coming out 4-1 winners in Drogheda’s Weavers Park and The Maroon Army leaving Oriel Park with 3 points after a 2-0 win over Dundalk, Both teams come into this…
Read MorePreview: Shelbourne FC away to Sligo Rovers @The Showgrounds (1/3/24)
Written by Matt O’Rourke So after a captivating performance in the Ringsend derby last Friday,where the reds got an unforgettable victory over Ringsend’s number 2, we’re on the road to face Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds. Our win over the hoops is most definitely lingering in the squad and will give us much needed motivation…
Read MoreShelbourne 2-1 Shamrock Rovers @Tolka Park (23/2/24)
A review on Shelbourne VS Shamrock Rovers written by Matt O’Rourke “Live it up” by Mental as Anything has been echoing around Drumcondra and surrounding areas as Shelbourne got a historic win over Shamrock Rovers in a Ringsend derby to be remembered. 2 stunning goals from captain Mark Coyle and Will Jarvis sent the reds…
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