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Irish Independent
16 hours ago
- Sport
- 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
16 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 Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shelbourne's title defence continues to stutter as Ali Coote saves draw against Cork City in Premier Division clash
SHELBOURNE'S title defence continues to flounder despite an Ali Coote moment of magic that grabbed a point against Cork City. The relegation-threatened Leesiders were dominant for long spells until Seáni Maguire found the net before the hour mark. 2 Seani Maguire put Cork City in frotn against Shelbourne Credit: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile 2 Damien Duff's team were saved by Ali Coote Credit: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile But City have not beaten Shels since 2013 and have not kept a clean sheet all season — and those records remain after Coote's sublime finish in front of 2,821 fans at Turner's Cross. Shels move up a spot to fifth for the mid-season break. Ninth-placed City edge a point above bottom side Sligo Rovers after ending a run of four straight defeats. Ger Nash's programme notes declared the City hotseat as 'the biggest job in the League of Ireland' ahead of his first home game in charge. The 38-year-old welcomed back Maguire for his first start in almost three months, while despite experienced pair Seán Gannon and Paddy Barrett becoming available, Read More on League of Ireland Nash was up and down the steps of the Derrynane Road Stand as he watched his team control the opening half. Cathal O'Sullivan and Milan Mbeng showed their trickery by nutmegging defenders, while Evan McLaughlin ran the show in midfield alongside Seán Murray. Maguire had an early penalty appeal fall on deaf ears and Freddie Anderson headed a couple of corners towards goal. But his best attempt saw Josh Fitzpatrick get in the way of the ball. In the 27th minute, Fitzpatrick battled to tee up McLaughlin for a dipping long-range strike that clipped the crossbar on its way over. Most read in Football Then, a rehearsed free-kick routine from McLaughlin saw Charlie Lyons denied at the front post by stand-in keeper Lorcan Healy. Maguire had one shot blocked by Kameron Ledwidge before stabbing at another effort. Cork City fans watch League of Ireland clash against Dundalk in cinema Play was delayed due to a drone hovering over Turner's Cross before Shels' only chance of the half arrived. John Martin's hard work set up John O'Sullivan but Lyons headed his shot away to safety . It was Shels' sole shot against City's 11 in the first half. Duff showed his displeasure with three half-time substitutions. Barrett and James Norris were called upon to bolster their defence. Mipo Odubeko came on to partner Martin up front. Odubeko soon got off a couple of scruffy shots. But City had their deserved goal in the 57th minute. Fitzpatrick won the ball from a loose Odubeko touch. Mbeng then went on a charge down the right and stood up a brilliant cross for Maguire to rise above Mark Coyle to head home. A third goal of the season for the ex-Ireland international. Odubeko could not find the target with a free header but Shels were level by the 71st minute. Coyle and Odubeko were involved but the goal was all about Coote. The substitute turned into space on the edge of the box before drilling a perfect low finish into the net via the far post. And Coote could have doubled his account within a minute but for a brave Lyons block. But the hosts had a big opportunity to win it on 90 minutes when Rio Shipston's fierce shot was palmed away by Healy. SUN STAR MAN Evan McLaughlin (Cork). CORK CITY : Troost 6; Mbeng 8, Anderson 6, Lyons 7, Crowley 6; O'Sullivan 7 (Nolan 89, 6), S Murray 7 (Shipston 73, 6), McLaughlin 8, Fitzpatrick 7 (Dijksteel 73, 6); Maguire 7 (Bolger 66, 6), Daniels 7. SHELBOURNE : Healy 7; Coyle 6, Ledwidge 7, Wilson 6 (Barrett 46, 6); O'Sullivan 6 (Norris 46, 6), Lunney 6, McInroy 7, Caffrey 6; Chapman 6 (Coote 65, 7), Wood 5 (Odubeko 46, 6); Martin 6 (Kelly 82, 6). REFEREE : M Lynch (Galway) 6.
RTÉ News
30-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Ali Coote magic resuces point for Shelbourne on Leeside
Shelbourne's title defence continues to flounder despite an Ali Coote moment of magic to grab a point against Cork City. The relegation-threatened Leesiders were dominant for long spells until Seani Maguire found the net before the hour mark. But City haven't beaten their Dublin rivals since 2013, and haven't kept a clean sheet all season. Those records remained after Coote's sublime finish in front of 2,821 fans at Turner's Cross. Shels move up a spot to fifth for the mid-season break. Ninth-placed City edge a point above bottom side Sligo Rovers. Ger Nash's programme notes declared the City hotseat as "the biggest job in the League of Ireland" ahead of his first home game in charge. The 38-year-old welcomed back Maguire for his first start in almost three months. Despite Seán Gannon and Paddy Barrett's returns, Damien Duff opted for an unchanged starting XI. Nash was up and down the steps of the Derrynane Road Stand as he watched his team control the opening half. Cathal O'Sullivan and Milan Mbeng showed their trickery by nutmegging defenders. Evan McLaughlin ran the show in midfield alongside Seán Murray. Maguire had an early penalty appeal fall on deaf ears. Freddie Anderson headed a couple of corners towards goal. However, his best attempt saw Josh Fitzpatrick get in the way of the ball. In the 27th minute, Fitzpatrick battled to tee up McLaughlin for a dipping long-range strike. Shels were breathing a hefty sigh of relief as it clipped the crossbar on its way over. Then, a rehearsed free-kick routine from McLaughlin saw Charlie Lyons denied at the front post by stand-in keeper Lorcan Healy. Maguire had one shot blocked by Kameron Ledwidge before stabbing at another effort, which he should've taken on his left. Play was delayed due to a drone hovering over Turner's Cross before Shels' best chance of the half arrived. John Martin's hard work set up John O'Sullivan, but Lyons headed his shot away to safety. It was Shels' only shot against City's 11 in the first half. Duff showed his displeasure with three half-time substitutions. Barrett and James Norris were called upon to bolster their defence. Mipo Odubeko came on to partner Martin up front with Tyreke Wilson, John O'Sullivan and Harry Wood all making way. The changes gave Shels a foothold as Odubeko got off a couple of scruffy shots. But City had their deserved goal in the 57th minute. Fitzpatrick won the ball from a loose Odubeko touch. Mbeng went on a charge down the right and stood up a brilliant cross for Maguire to rise above Mark Coyle to head home. A third goal of the season for the ex-Ireland international. Odubeko couldn't find the target with a free header, but Shels were level by the 71st minute. Odubeko and Coyle were involved, but the goal was all about Coote. The substitute turned into space on the edge of the box before drilling a perfect low finish into the net via the far post. Coote could've doubled his account within a minute, but for a brave Lyons block. Chances were few and far between for a finish. But the hosts had a cracking opportunity on 90 minutes when Rio Shipston's fierce shot was palmed away by Healy. Cork City: Tein Troost; Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley; Cathal O'Sullivan (Alex Nolan 89), Seán Murray (Rio Shipston 73), Evan McLaughlin, Josh Fitzpatrick (Malik Dijksteel 73); Seani Maguire (Greg Bolger 66), Djenairo Daniels. Shelbourne: Lorcan Healy; Mark Coyle, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson (Paddy Barrett 46); John O'Sullivan (James Norris 46), JJ Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Evan Caffrey; Ellis Chapman (Ali Coote 65), Harry Wood (Mipo Odubeko 46); John Martin (Daniel Kelly 82).
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Padraig Amond stuns Shelbourne as Damien Duff fumes over flat display in home defeat to Waterford
WATERFORD impressed watching new boss John Coleman but Damien Duff was less pleased with his charges. Advertisement 2 Waterford scored the only goal of the game, courtesy of Padraig Almond 2 Shelbourne manager Damien Duff was left fuming with his champions after the defeat Despite creating plenty of chances to equalise, It did not make them any better and, having been content to try and contain the opponents before the break, the Blues had the better chances in the second half and should have had a penalty. It means Shels have taken just two points from their last five games as their title challenge goes off the rails with Waterford winning three of their last four after a seven-game losing streak which saw Keith Long lose his job. The visitors hit the front with the first chance of the game when on-loan Conan Noonan swung in a free-kick from the right. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Amond found it too easy to climb above Kameron Ledwidge. Conor Kearns looked well positioned to save but succeeded only in pushing his header into the bottom corner. An attempted lob by the veteran was Waterford's only real other chance in the first half with Shels exerting considerable pressure. Evan Caffrey had an effort batted away, Kerr McInroy was just off target when a loose ball ricocheted to him at the edge of the box with Mipo Odubeko penalised when he caught Grant Horton when attempting a bicycle kick. Harry Wood then picked out the exWest Ham striker with a fine-through ball but the striker dragged his effort wide of the far post. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Then, when a Kacper Radowski header dropped to Wood, he played a one-two with Odubeko. His left-foot shot was blocked by Darragh Leahy with his right-foot effort deflected wide by Ryan Burke. Burke also succeeded in taking another Wood effort off-target after Ellis Chapman had lofted the ball into him. 'Absolutely embarrassing' - Joey Barton does a Steve McClaren with French TV interview on return to Marseille_1 That was Chapman's last action as he, along with JJ Lunney, was hauled ashore with John Martin and Ali Coote sent on in their place. Their pair combined well with Coote crossing for Martin whose header was pushed away by Stephen McMullan, who was booked before half-time for time-wasting. Advertisement Odubeko also teed up Caffrey from close range but he scuffed his effort wide of the near post. The start of the second half saw fit-again Tyreke Wilson replace James Norris with Sam Bone and Dano Kelly - for his Shels debut - later introduced. But there was no noticeable improvement with both sides hitting the bar. Amond got away from Gannon and, after Mark Coyle blocked his first effort, he had another chance and dinked it for James Olayinka whose on-target effort was deflected onto the bar. Advertisement Waterford then had a strong penalty appeal turned down when Gannon's push on Tommy Lonergan was not spotted. Shels nearly nicked a point in stoppage time but Odubeko hit the bar with Wood's rebound going wide. SHELBOURNE 0 - 1 WATERFORD UNITED SUN STAR MAN: Pádraig Amond SHELBOURNE: Kearns 4; Gannon 6 (Bone 60, 6), Coyle 6, Ledwidge 5 (Kelly 74, 5); Caffrey 6, Wood 7, Lunney 5 (Coote 33, 6), McInroy 7, Norris 5 (Norris 46, ); Chapman 6 (Martin 33, 6); Odubeko 6. Advertisement WATERFORD: McMullan 7; Radkowski 6, Leahy 7, Burke 7; Horton 6, Glenfield 7 (McMenamy 73, 5), Olayinka 7 (McCormack 82, 5), White 6; Noonan 7; Amond 7, Lonergan 6 (Pouwels 78, 5). REFEREE: M Lynch (Galway) 6
