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4 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
League of Ireland wrap: Sligo comeback to beat Cork City, Bohs draw with Derry City
Sligo Rovers got what could prove to be a massive three points in their bid to avoid relegation from the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night. They came from 2-0 down to beat bottom side Cork City 3-2 at Turners Cross. Advertisement Owen Elding, Patrick McClean and Ryan O'Kane with the goals for John Russell's side who are now 11 points clear of the Leesiders. Elsewhere, Waterford came away from Eamonn Deacy Park with an impressive 4-2 win over Galway United. Bohemians remain second after they played out a 1-1 draw with third-placed Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Ross Tierney earned the Dublin side a draw with a goal on 52 minutes. 𝐔𝐍𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀!!! 🤯 Alex Nolan rattles the crossbar for Cork and the ball bounces down on the line! Sligo Rovers go up the pitch and Ryan O'Kane scores what could be a late late winner! Wow! — Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) July 25, 2025
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
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- Irish Independent
Sligo Rovers' James McManus on his screamer against Dundalk: ‘I said to Owen Elding I'm coming for his goal of the month awards'
Sligo Champion Today at 07:30 Sligo Rovers' James McManus joked that he's coming for Owen Elding's goal of the month awards after the Bohemians loanee scored a superb half-volley that put the Bit O'Red 1-0 up against Dundalk in the Sports Direct FAI Cup at Oriel Park on Friday. Sligo Rovers, who were without manager John Russell through illness, were made to work hard for their place in the next round of the cup, with the First Division side the better team for the first-half.
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘A bright future' – Sligo Rovers star hails ‘great kid' Owen Elding as coach admits ‘there will be a lot of interest'
SAM SARGEANT does not relish shooting drills against Sligo Rovers hotshot Owen Elding — but loves watching him test rival keepers. Elding, 19, has burst on to the scene this year, becoming a Bit O'Red regular and scoring eight goals — including some eye-catching long-range efforts. Advertisement 2 27 June 2025; Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Sam Sargeant revealed what it's like training with Owen Elding Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile 2 The 19-year-old has been the breakout star of the League of Ireland campaign Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile And Sligo stopper Sargeant admitted thunderbolts like He smiled: 'You know when you're in a finishing drill with Owen and he's gearing up to take a shot that you are going to do well to save it. 'He's a great kid, a great player and as much as you get frustrated when he scores past you in training, that's what you want him to be doing for the team. 'He's got a bright future ahead of him.' Advertisement Read More on League of Ireland Elding's rockets will be on show again tonight as Sligo Rovers host top-of-the-table Shamrock Rovers. The English-born frontman's form has even led to the FAI contacting him about playing for Ireland as he moved here aged seven when his father Anthony joined the Bit O'Red. And Showgrounds assistant manager Ryan Casey admitted that plenty of overseas clubs have also made calls. He revealed: 'There is going to be a lot of interest in him. He's a young kid, he's doing well, he's scoring great goals, his all-round performances this year have been brilliant. Advertisement Most read in Football 'He's playing with a maturity and he works unbelievably hard for the team as well. But his goals are catching everyone's eye at the moment. 'He was around the team last year, he's been training with us full-time for a long time and we always knew how talented he was. Shamrock Rovers snap up Northern Ireland Under-21s goal-getter as Stephen Bradley gives exciting verdict 'We could see how talented he was last year but he's had a real breakout year. 'Physically, his body has changed, he's a man out there now, whereas last year you could see the teenager in him. Advertisement 'His confidence has gone through the roof, we always knew he had the technical ability, all those things combined have made him really stand out this year.' And after a tricky start to the season that saw Sligo Rovers bottom of the table, they have hit form since the summer break. Sargeant added: 'We've come a long way where we're pleased with the result but disappointed not to take more. 'We've come a long way to be disappointed taking seven points from four games and we know on our day we can beat anyone and start climbing the table.' The hosts have Gareth McElroy available after he suffered a concussion against Drogheda last month, though Oskar van Hattum and Ronan Manning have hamstring injuries. Advertisement New loan arrivals James McManus and Ryan O'Kane, as well as permanent signings Paddy McClean and Seb Quirk, are available following the opening of the transfer window on Tuesday. But Sligo face a Hoops side that are riding high at the top having won nine of their last 11 games. They will be without Adam Matthews, Aaron Greene and Trevor Clarke who are expected to return for the FAI Cup tie with Wexford in two weeks. ODDS : Sligo Rovers 6-1, Shamrock Rovers 4-11, Draw 16–5. VERDICT : Shamrock Rovers Advertisement
Irish Times
04-07-2025
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- Irish Times
Friday Night Lights: FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move
The sensational rise of Owen Elding provides the Football Association of Ireland with an opportunity to show off their administrative expertise. UK and European clubs are circling Sligo Rovers' home-grown prodigy. Even Juventus are curious following his eighth goal of the season at Dalymount Park last Friday. Whether the 19-year-old's latest piledriver - scored in a 1-1 draw against high-flying Bohemians - was better than his 35-metre rocket against Shelbourne in late May is up for debate. Owen Elding's goals in 2025 😍 — League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) 'Owen reminds me of Malcolm Macdonald, especially when he hammers the left foot,' said Tommy Higgins, the Sligo chairman. 'He has that build too.' READ MORE Those born after the 1960s will not remember Macdonald's long-range strikes for Luton, Newcastle and Arsenal . There is something unquantifiable about the way Elding is performing this season. According to Sligo Rovers manager John Russell, the boy is already a leader of men: 'We know he's got talent but he's orchestrating things. He's making demands of players, his work-rate off the ball is top class. Once he's in the team you've a chance of winning matches.' Good, because Sligo sit second from bottom of the Premier Division, eight points adrift of Waterford, with league leaders Shamrock Rovers rolling into town on Saturday night. Elding is also comparable to the early sightings of Chiedozie Ogbene galloping about the Gaelic and soccer pitches of Cork. Anthony Elding celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Sligo Rovers in the 2013 FAI Cup final against Drogheda United. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Their situations are similar. The Ogbene family moved from Nigeria to Cork when Chiedozie was seven years old to work and eventually thrive in the Irish healthcare system. The Eldings arrived in Sligo from England, when Owen was also seven, before his dad Anthony Elding went on to become a club legend. Scoring a 94th-minute winner in the 2013 FAI Cup final ensures the Elding name is etched into Sligo sporting folklore. It was Anthony Elding's 19th goal that season. 'It runs in the family,' said Higgins. 'Owen has been a natural goalscorer all his life. He scored 27 goals for the under-14s in our academy. A modest lad, he has the temperament too.' Sligo Rovers have Elding tied to a three-year contract, without the dreaded break clause that recently saw Galway United lose the prolific Moses Dyer. The FAI are currently working to satisfy Fifa of his Irishness. They should know what they are doing. One of Stephen Kenny's first inquiries after his appointment as Ireland manager in 2020 was around the availability of Ogbene. Stephen Kenny with Chiedozie Ogbene in 2022, during Kenny's time as Republic of Ireland manager. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho 'It was a [14-month] process to get him registered, with Uefa and Fifa having to trawl through records,' Kenny revealed in 2021 before capping the winger against Hungary. 'I didn't feel that was right because he's lived in Cork since he was seven. 'He grew up through the schoolboy system, came into Cork City then played for Limerick. He should have absolutely been able to play for Ireland a long time ago, but he wasn't. The minute I got the job we were trying to get him free to play.' Sligo have not received a formal offer for Elding from Juventus or any English club. It is safe to assume that the Ireland under-21 manager, Jim Crawford, would like to see the youngster's Irish passport stamped before he inevitably leaves the country. The Eldings are English by birth. Just like the Ogbenes are Nigerian by birth. But, like Chiedozie Ogbene, Owen Elding has come through the Irish system, as his dad finished his career at the Showgrounds before coaching his son in the Sligo and Longford Town academies. Fifa rules state that a player qualifies to play for a country on residency grounds by continuously living there for five years after turning 18. There is some wriggle room by demonstrating a 'clear connection' to the country. Ogbene needed to produce records from his primary school, Bunscoil Chríost Rí, to show the family move was not solely for him to play professional football. Strict rules around residency are necessary. The 'clear connection' law came into force in 2004 after Qatar granted nationality to three Brazilian players. Fifa articles 19.3 and 19.4 aim to 'protect minors from being exploited or moved around for purely footballing reasons' and to 'provide responsible and ethical management of young players' careers'. Ethics still matter in football, on paper at least. Over to the pencil pushers overlooking Abbotstown's green fields. Up Next: The first Shelbourne match at Tolka since Damien Duff quit is on Friday night against bottom side Cork City, while St Patrick's Athletic's' miserable run of form needs to be arrested at home to Bohemians, which is the live game on Virgin Media Two. Weekend fixtures (all games 7.45pm) Friday Premier Division: Derry City v Waterford; Drogheda United v Galway United; Shelbourne v Cork City; St Patrick's Athletic v Bohemians. First Division: Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC; Cobh Ramblers v Athlone Town; Finn Harps v Longford Town; Kerry v Dundalk; UCD v Treaty United. Saturday Premier Division: Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers.
Irish Independent
03-07-2025
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- Irish Independent
FAI need to clear eligibility hurdle over Owen Elding for Ireland U-21 call in September
The FAI are in a race against time to get the Irish eligibility of highly rated Sligo Rovers prospect Owen Elding confirmed before the next U-21 international window in September.
