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Irish Independent
16 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Familiar Shelbourne failings allow Bobby Burns to rescue point for Galway
But Joey O'Brien and his players will travel home from Galway wondering how they failed to emerge from Eamonn Deacy Park with a victory that would put a badly-needed smile on faces. Damien Duff's stand-in will take comfort from aspects of their display considering what's coming around the corner in European competition. He is set to be given the opportunity to lead the Reds into that campaign once he gets the relevant sign-off from authorities and he does appear to be getting a response from the group. The reality, though, is that they have drawn 11 of their 24 matches this season because of an inability to be clinical in both boxes. In a game where their goalscorer Mipo Odubeko could easily have bagged a hat-trick, a late fumble from Conor Kearns allowed Galway United substitute Bobby Burns to rescue a point that looked unlikely for reasonable spells of this encounter. John Caulfield will be satisfied with that after a tricky week highlighted by the loss of top scorer Moses Dyer to a big-money deal in Cambodia. Mind you, that drama pales in comparison to what the visitors have been going through. At least Dyer's release clause had given United some preparation for what might be around the corner. Shelbourne had finished on a high in Waterford on Monday, with the opposing boss John Coleman admitting his players were blessed to survive a late rally. They brought the momentum into the opening quarter here, although O'Brien did opt to conserve the energy levels of several key players with Mark Coyle, Paddy Barrett and Evan Caffrey amongst those to drop to the bench. Linfield are around the corner, with the Irish League champions represented by a delegation that included manager David Healy. They might face different personnel in their eagerly-anticipated Champions League tie, but they did see a side that looks to have responded quite well to the drama of the last week. Healy will certainly have noted that they had a few difficult moments from crosses and defensive set pieces, an area where Galway are potent at asking questions. But there was a spark in attacking areas, the best example being the danger presented by Odubeko, the winter arrival who has failed to live up to expectations. His contribution here showed why he can both excite and frustrate. Odubeko broke the deadlock with a precise first half header from a JJ Lunney cross, a moment that the front man would have enjoyed as it allowed him to forget the anguish of a brilliant Garry Buckley goalline clearance that had denied him just beforehand. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more But from there, his contribution was a highlight reel of thrills and spills. He was a constant threat on the counter, with Shels going more direct on occasion to bring out the best in the ex-Man City and Manchester United attacker. He kept finding time and space but, when it came to the crunch, his finishing consistently let him down. O'Brien's exasperation on the sideline was evident, especially when the theme continued into the second half. Odubeko was Shelbourne's best route to putting the outcome beyond doubt, but also the reason they were unable to do so. United were off colour for the opening half hour, with the unavailability of Patrick Hickey adding to the natural loss of Dyer. Galway tried new arrival Malcolm Shaw in place of Dyer and he was busy while showing signs of lacking match sharpness. The natives did have a decent spell before the interval but Caulfield changed to a back four in the second half, a recognition of the need to be more compact in midfield where Harry Wood was enjoying a lot of freedom. However, Shels continued to create the better chances, with Odubeko's evening taking a tragicomic turn with the 22-year-old botching a gilt-edged opportunity from a clever free before looping a header wide under no pressure. It left Shels with no margin for error and that point was proven when Kearns lost control and O'Brien saw two points slip away. Boyd was inches away from a stoppage-time winner but the draw specialists were condemned to a familiar fate. Shelbourne: Kearns, Gannon, Temple, Ledwidge; Kelly (Caffrey 63), Wood (McInroy 63) , Lunney (Coyle 75), Chapman (Coote 89), Norris (Wilson 63); Boyd, Odubeko (Martin 90).
RTÉ News
17 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Bobby Burns nets late equaliser as Galway United and Shelbourne finish level
Galway United and Shelbourne shared the spoils at Eamonn Deacy Park after Bobby Burns netted late to cancel out Mipo Odubeko's first-half header. Ahead of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash, there were two major stories surrounding both clubs off the pitch. Damien Duff's abrupt departure from Shelbourne dominated the news last weekend, while Galway United hit the headlines in recent days, with star striker Moses Dyer set to leave the club. Dyer,the league's current top goalscorer with ten goals, is expected to move closer to his native New Zealand to sign for Cambodian Premier League side Phnom Penh Crown. Back on the pitch, tonight's encounter began at a lively pace with the first chance of proceedings falling the way of United striker Malcom Shaw, but Conor Kearns did enough to keep out the low effort. Shelbourne mustered their first clear-cut opportunity just after the 10th minute. The reigning top-flight champions must have thought they were going to go in front when Mipo Odubeko got in behind the United defence and rounded goalkeeper Evan Watts, only for his open goal effort to be miraculously cleared off the line by the retreating Garry Buckley. Shels started to take control of the early exchanges, as a Sean Boyd penalty claim was waved away, before the eventual goal arrived. In the 25th minute, Jonathan Lunney dinked a delicate ball into the box, which landed on the head of Odubeko, who made no mistake this time around, as his header hit the back of the net. Just before the break, United pushed for a leveller, as Shaw, who showed positive glimpses in his first full start, tested Kearns with a low strike, with the rebound landing at the feet of Edward McCarthy, but the Shels shot-stopper came to the rescue once again to keep his side in front. Like the first, the second half started on the front foot. Just after the interval, the energetic Odubeko found space to run at the home backline, before he made Watts work to keep the scoreline at a minimum. A few minutes later, the Shels goalscorer was superbly set up by Harry Wood, but the striker's close-range wayward strike failed to hit the target. The second-half chances continued, as Boyd soon had the ball in the back of the net, but was flagged for offside, while Odubeko glanced a headed opportunity just wide of the post. At the other end of the pitch, McCarthy went close with a deflected effort, while Cillian Tollett nearly got on the end of a set-piece. As Shelbourne seemed to be managing the game, United were rewarded, as substitute Burns took full advantage of a Kearns fumble to level the match in the 85th minute. A late opportunity came the way of Boyd, but, to the relief of the United faithful, his stinging strike flashed just wide of the target, as the points were shared on Corribside. Galway United: Watts; Byrne, Slevin, Brouder (Borden 45), Walsh; Cunningham (Burns 57), Hurley (Donelon 81), Shaw (Tollett 72), McCarthy (McCormack 81 / Horgan 90), Buckley; Esua.
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
League of Ireland top scorer Moses Dyer rejects Derry City approach
LEAGUE OF IRELAND top scorer Moses Dyer has rejected an initial approach from Derry City. The 42 understands that the the Candystripes activated a buyout clause in the Galway United striker's contract in the last few days. However, the New Zealand international has turned down the chance to join Tiernan Lynch's men and it remains to be seen if they will continue their pursuit of the 28-year-old. Derry are currently in fourth place, and while they are 11 points off league leaders Shamrock Rovers they do have two games in hand. Advertisement Dyer has been one of the finds of the season for John Caulfield's Galway side and has scored 10 times so far this term. A straight red card on Monday for his part in an altercation with Sligo Rovers defender John Mahon means Dyer will now likely face a three-game suspension, starting with the visit of champions Shelbourne this Friday.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Shamrock Rovers must 'take the madness out of it' against Bohemians
Riding high, 11 points clear at the summit, Shamrock Rovers must avoid the madness of a typical clash against neighbours Bohemians to remain in their stride. Captain Pico Lopes has operated on both sides of the divide but the bruises of how the Gypsies engineered an Easter resurrection to win 3-2 at Tallaght still hurt. Both Dublin rivals have embarked on runs to become the form sides in the country but Rovers can all but the prospects of being usurped by their rivals by prevailing at Dalymount Park. 'You have to take the madness out of it at times,' stressed the Cape Verde international about his team, who've collected 25 from a possible 27 points over the last nine games. Read More Damien Duff sensationally quits as Shelbourne manager 'It's going to be there because it'll be 100 miles an hour at times. So you need to be able to take a breath and put your foot on the ball and show your quality as well. 'Look, you can't control what happens. We were disappointed to lose the game back at Easter but that's behind us. 'I think we have gotten stronger as the league has gotten on. Performances and results have shown that. 'Yet we can't take our foot off the gas. I think if you start getting carried away yourself, that's where you get pegged back. We've been good but need to be better.' From a Bohs' perspective, a third victory on the spin against the Hoops would narrow the gap to nine points with two games in hand. They lost momentum, but not belief, by losing at Waterford on Friday. The Blues host a Shelbourne side caretaker managed by Joey O'Brien. Damien Duff's sidekick and other staff take charge after his sudden departure, initially for this trip and another to Galway United on Friday. 'We enjoyed Friday night but once it came around to Saturday morning, we were planning what we're set to encounter with Shelbourne at the RSC,' said Waterford boss John Coleman. Elsewhere, St Patrick's Athletic host a Derry City side astride from their 1-0 win at Shelbourne on Friday. The Saints have endured a disappointing season to, equally Shels for being 15 points off the summit, but at least Stephen Kenny won't be complaining about the dimensions of his own pitch as he was after losing 3-1 away to Galway United on Friday. Cork City's wretched form has sunk them to the foot of the table and they welcome a Drogheda United side that moved back up to outright second by beating Sligo Rovers. 'I think everybody is sick of how the results have been,' confessed Ger Nash, whose arrival last month as manager has yet to ignite an upturn in results for City. 'Everybody wants to change that. I know myself, staff and fans do. The only option is to change it because the other option is not one I want to consider. 'It's tough for everybody but we have to stand tall and stick our chests out. We've spoken about reset but we don't have time. We must dig deep. We must be better to win games. "That's my job. I pick the team and tactics so the first person I look at is myself and we all must be better. 'There will be new players coming in after July 1 but we have an opportunity on Monday to respond in front of our own fans.' MONDAY'S LOI FIXTURES (All 7.45pm) PREMIER DIVISION Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers, Dalymount Park Cork City v Drogheda United, Turner's Cross Sligo Rovers v Galway United, Showgrounds St Patrick's Athletic v Derry City, Richmond Park Waterford v Shelbourne, RSC. FIRST DIVISION Bray Wanderers v UCD, Carlisle Grounds Cobh Ramblers v Kerry, St Colman's Park Finn Harps v Dundalk, Finn Park Longford Town v Cobh Ramblers, Bishopsgate Treaty United v Wexford, Markets Field.
The 42
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Galway outmuscle St Pat's as Kenny's side continue to struggle for consistency
Galway United 3 St Patrick's Athletic 1 UP BY THE Terryland Waterworks, St Patrick's Athletic stuttering season plumbed new depths as they were overrun in the early running by a sharper, hungrier Galway United. The home team dominated physically, territorially and aerially and dictated the terms early. They also benefited from two early lapses in the first 11 minutes. In the third minute, Evan Watts launched an 80-yard kick-out. Ed McCarthy had time to control on the edge of the box, turn, shoot and score before Joe Redmond or Tom Grivosti could muster a response. Advertisement Galway United fans. Evan Logan / INPHO Evan Logan / INPHO / INPHO It was a deflating start. After being outthought, the visitors were then outfought. A second error compounded the problems. Joseph Anang was a long way out when he smashed a clearance off David Hurley. The Corkonian picked it up in his own half on the right and curled beautifully into an empty net. After weathering some more nervy moments, Pat's started to play some ball after a half an hour. Simon Power had one back after some beautiful interplay. The basics deserted them again shortly after, when Rob Slevin glanced in a header from a corner largely unopposed. It was a wild first, but a more sedate second. The reduction in tempo suited the visitors who showed the superiority of their passing after the turnaround. Power was direct on the left and caused plenty of problems. Jamie Lennon, who carried the fight in midfield, was close from outside the box. John Caulfield. Sean Hoare made a difference, being combative against Moses Dyer and then Malcolm Shaw. Melia was busy and could have had a penalty as the game entered the final quarter. Watts was brilliant in the final quarter, making two top saves from Brandon Kavanagh and Hoare. Either effort could have made things awkward. As it happened, United finished strongly, finishing a famous night for them in style. Galway United: Watts; Esua, Buckley, Slevin, Cunningham (Burns 81); Hurley (McCormack 90), Borden (Walsh 90), Byrne, Hickey, McCarthy (Brouder 90); Dyer (Shaw 70) St Patrick's Athletic: Anang; Sjoberg (Kavanagh 70), Redmond, Grivosti (Hoare 45), McLelland; Elbouzedi, Lennon, Baggley (Carty 82), Power; Melia, Keena (Forrester 70) Ref: R Harvey
