Posts by Sam Bailey
Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians Match Preview -2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers host Bohemians in a titanic clash on Friday night with both sides looking to prove their title credentials in this mammoth Dublin Derby. Shamrock Rovers have started to click into gear in the last week with back to back wins against two Dublin rivals in Shelbourne and St. Pats to propel them to…
Read MoreBohemians v Sligo Rovers Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
Bohemians and Sligo Rovers go to battle in Phibsborough on Friday night with both sides looking to pursue very different objectives this season. Recent draws against Shelbourne, Drogheda, Dundalk and Waterford have threatened to halt the Gypsies’ momentum but Alan Reynolds men are still unbeaten and are level on points with Pats’ at the top. Sligo…
Read MoreShamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne take centre stage on Easter Monday in a game where both sides will be looking to respond from disappointing Good Friday results. Rovers went into the international break with a positive 2-0 win against Galway but an underwhelming 1-1 draw away at bottom club Waterford puts pressure on Stephen Bradley’s side…
Read MoreWaterford v Shamrock Rovers Match Preview- 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
The return of LOI action after the international break sees Waterford host Shamrock Rovers at the RSC. Confidence is understandably low among Waterford players and supporters after 5 defeats on the spin. In that run, they’ve shipped 5 goals to Dundalk and 4 to Galway; 2 sides who would be expected to be in a…
Read MoreShamrock Rovers v Galway United Match Preview- League of Ireland Premier Division
Galway United travel to the capital on Friday evening to face the Champions who will be looking to make it 5 games unbeaten as they try to keep pace with Bohs’ at the top. The Hoops are unbeaten in 4 since their resounding defeat at Dalymount Park against Bohemians. 2 wins against Derry and Sligo…
Read MoreShelbourne v Bohemians Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
Early season pacesetters Bohemians will be looking to keep their unbeaten start going at Tolka Park against Dublin rivals Shelbourne. It’s been a mixed start to 2026 for Joey O’Brien’s team who came into the season confident after a positive transfer window. The injuries have been mounting for the Reds but they got back on…
Read MoreShamrock Rovers v Derry City Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers welcome Derry City to Tallaght Stadium on Friday night in a repeat of the 2026 Presidents Cup final. It’s been the slow, inconsistent start to the season that we’ve become accustomed to with Shamrock Rovers again in 2026. An opening night victory over St. Pats was followed up by a disappointing home draw…
Read MoreBohemians v Shamrock Rovers Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division
This Friday sees the final Friday night meeting at Dalymount Park between arch rivals Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers before Bohs’ historic home is redeveloped after this season. Bohemians are still unbeaten and still yet to concede a goal this season after 3 games. A bore draw at the Aviva on the opening weekend against Pats…
Read MoreDrogheda United v Waterford Match Preview- League of Ireland Premier Division
Drogheda United and Waterford meet at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday night with both sides looking to build on what was a positive opening weekend for both. Kevin Doherty’s men got off to the perfect start in Galway last week with new signing Jago Godden’s late strike giving them the edge in what was a…
Read MoreAre Shelbourne Redefining Recruitment in the League of Ireland?
2024 League of Ireland champions Shelbourne could be beginning to move the needle when it comes to recruiting players from outside the British Isles. In recent seasons, much of the League of Ireland’s financial growth has been driven by the successful development and sale of homegrown talent to European clubs for record-breaking fees. Mason Melia’s…
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