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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ugly scenes overshadow League of Ireland clash between Derry City and Bohemians as thugs shoot FIREWORKS at fans
BOHEMIANS' clash against Derry City was marred by violent scenes that took place outside the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium. Social media footage has circulated appearing to show fans of both teams clashing outside the ground prior to kick-off. 1 Carl Winchester after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Bohemians at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Other videos appeared to show a group of people shooting fireworks in the direction of others through a fence. During the game, there was a brief stoppage when a flare was thrown from outside the ground and landed on and damaged the artificial pitch. The Irish Sun has contacted Derry City, Bohemians, and the PSNI for comment. On the pitch, it was Shamrock Rovers who emerged as the biggest winners from Friday night's game between the Candystripes and the Gypsies. Read More on League of Ireland Former York City striker Dipo Akinyemi put Derry ahead on his Brandywell debut with a header from Michael Duffy's cross five minutes into first half stoppage time. That lead didn't last long as Ross Tierney blasted home from James Clarke's cross on 52 minutes to rescue a point for the second placed Dubliners. Both teams have now played the same amount of games as Tiernan Lynch handed a debut to former Hull City fullback Brandon Fleming who was one of three changes from last week's Most read in Sport He replaced Shane Ferguson while hat-trick hero Liam Boyce regained a starting berth at the expense of Gavin Whyte who was a notable omission from the squad. Carl Winchester was also back at the expense of Adam O'Reilly who dropped to the bench. Oasis launch shock football club partnership despite Liam and Noel Gallagher's dying love for Man City Alan Reynolds made sweeping changes, seven in total from the team which thrashed their Leinster Senior League opposition, Killester Donnycarney in the cup. Bohs were enjoying plenty of possession in the early stages but The Londoner found the run of Duffy with a clever ball over the top and when the ex-Celtic winger cut it back to Liam Boyce the striker fluffed his lines. The ball broke out to the edge of the box where Akinyemi finished. There was a five minute delay when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand onto the pitch and set fire to the artificial surface on the half hour mark. The stewards were slow to react much to the annoyance of the players but eventually the flame was extinguished and play got back underway. Bohs were back on level terms just seven minutes into the second half. Ross Tierney got onto the end of James Clarke's cross from the right and volleyed past the helpless Maher.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bohemians' Ross Tierney strike dents Derry City's title push in Brandywell battle
SHAMROCK Rovers emerged the biggest winners at Brandywell as Bohemians came from behind to clinch a share of the spoils against Derry City. Former York City striker Dipo Akinyemi put Derry ahead on his Brandywell debut with a header from Michael Duffy's cross five minutes into first half stoppage time. Advertisement 2 Ross Tierney of Bohemians sealed a point for the Dublin side against Derry City 2 Shamrock Rovers and Stephen Bradley were the big winners without kicking a ball That lead didn't last long as Ross Tierney blasted home from James Clarke's cross on 52 minutes to rescue a point for the second placed Dubliners. Both teams have now played the same amount of games as There were reports of clashes between both sets of supporters outside the ground in ugly scenes which marred a match between two teams hoping to ignite a title race. It was the Brandywell pitch which ignited when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand during the first half which scorched the artificial surface and caused a lengthy delay in play. Advertisement read more on football Tiernan Lynch handed a debut to former Hull City fullback Brandon Fleming who was one of three changes from last week's He replaced Shane Ferguson while hat-trick hero Liam Boyce regained a starting berth at the expense of Gavin Whyte who was a notable omission from the squad. Carl Winchester was also back at the expense of Adam O'Reilly who dropped to the bench. Alan Reynolds made sweeping changes, seven in total from the team which thrashed their Leinster Senior League opposition, Killester Donnycarney in the cup. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Bohs were enjoying plenty of possession in the early stages but The Londoner found the run of Duffy with a clever ball over the top and when the ex-Celtic winger cut it back to Liam Boyce the striker fluffed his lines. Marcus Rashford back together with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi two years after they split as childhood sweetheart joins him in Barcelona The ball broke out to the edge of the box where Akinyemi. The former York City striker tried his luck again from distance two minutes later but Chorazka saved comfortably. Advertisement Akiyemi was in the thick of the action once again when he found Duffy in space with a neat flick but the Derry winger dragged his first time strike on his right foot narrowly wide of the post. There was a five minute delay when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand onto the pitch and set fire to the artificial surface on the half hour mark. The stewards were slow to react much to the annoyance of the players but eventually the flame was extinguished and play got back underway. Bohs carved out a great chance in stoppage time when Ross Tierney's delicate touch from Mounteny's cross set up James Clarke but his strike from 12 yards was saved by Maher. Advertisement Derry broke when Liam Boyce played a ball over the top for Akinyemi to run onto andthe striker got in behind the last man but his strike was saved brilliantly by the outstretched leg of Chorazka. The Polish keeper couldn't do anything about Akinyemi's next effort on goal as the Englishman towered above his marker and headed Duffy's cross into the corner of the net for a timely breakthrough. Diallo tried his luck from just inside the penalty box with the last action of the half but drilled his effort wide of the post. Bohs were back on level terms just seven minutes into the second half as Tierney got onto the end of James Clarke's cross from the right and volleyed past the helpless Maher. Advertisement Duffy's curling free-kick from 25 yards was gathered comfortably by Chorazka and substitute Adam O'Reilly fired a blistering effort over the bar as Derry tried to get back on top. Robbie Benson came agonisingly close to finding the corner of the net in front of a packed North Stand with a glancing header from Duffy's inswinging cross with 10 minutes to go. The second half subs were making an impact and Danny Mullen raced onto a ball over the top of the Bogs defence but his effort on the half volley was beaten away by Chorazka at the near post. From the resultant corner kick Alex Bannon rose at the back post but again Chorazka parried it clear and it was as close as Derry came to finding a winner as the teams shared the spoils. Advertisement Derry City 1 - 1 Bohemian FC Derry City: Maher 6: Connolly 7, Bannon 7, Todd 7; R. Boyce 6 (Benson 6, 69), Diallo 7 (Frizzell 6, 90), Winchester 7, Fleming 7; Duffy 7, L. Boyce 7 (Mullen 6, 69) Akinyemi 7 (O'Reilly 7, 57) Bohemians: Chorazka 8; Mountney 6 (Smith 6, 67), Byrne 7, Kavanagh 6, Flores 6; Morahan 6, Devoy 7. McDonnell 6 (Parsons 6, 74), Tierney 8; Clarke 7 (Whelan 6, 74), Rooney 7. Referee - Damien MacGraith. Sun Star Man: Ross Tierney (Bohs) Advertisement
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Derry City held to draw by Bohemians at Brandywell
Derry City stay third in the League of Ireland Premier Division table after a 1-1 draw with second placed Bohemians at Brandywell. Afolabi Akinyemi gave Derry City the lead in first half injury time, netting his first goal for the club to to mark his home debut in style. Bohs, who failed to create any clear cut chances in the first half equalised in the 52nd minute, Ross Tierney firing into the top corner of the net from close range. The result means Bohs stay second and are unbeaten in their last five league games but trail the league leaders Shamrock Rovers by seven points. Tiernan Lynch's side stay third, one point behind Bohs in second and eight behind Rovers. Derry fail to put their dominance on the scoreboard New Derry signing Afolabi Akinyemi proved to be real handful for the visiting defence and could have opened the scoring on 12 minutes but his effort was tame and easily gathered by Kacper Chorazka in the Bohs net. Akinyemi was at the heart of everything Derry created in the opening half and almost broke the deadlock five minutes before the break. The striker latched onto a long ball over the top and showed real pace to get away from his marker before swivelling inside the area, his effort went right across the face of goal only needing a touch. Akinyemi's efforts were finally rewarded five minutes into first half stoppage time, powerfully heading Brandon Fleming's cross from the left in at the near post to give Derry a well deserved lead. That lead could have been doubled from the next attack as Akinyemi combined with Liam Boyce to setup Sadou Diallo but his effort tailed wide of the target. Tierney secures vital point for Bohs Despite Derry's first half dominance, it was Bohs who started the second stanza sharpest. The home defence failed to deal with a long ball into the area allowing James Clarke to setup Tierney inside the area and the former Motherwell player fired the equaliser into the top right hand corner of the net, sending the 300 travelling fans into wild celebrations. Alan Reynolds side looked happy to leave Brandywell with the point as the held firm limiting the home attackers. In the closing minutes, Robbie Benson headed a Michael Duffy cross wide before substitute Danny Mullen fired an effort straight at Chorazka in the Bohs goal. Derry are back in action next Sunday when they go to Tallaght Stadium to face leaders Shamrock Rovers while Bohemians host Drogheda United on Friday.
Irish Times
5 days ago
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- Irish Times
Ross Tierney rescues draw for Bohemians away to Derry
League of Ireland: Derry City 1 (Akinyemi 45+5) Bohemians 1 (Tierney 52) Shamrock Rovers emerged the biggest winners at Brandywell as Bohemians came from behind to clinch a share of the spoils against Derry City . Former York City striker Dipo Akinyemi put Derry ahead on his Brandywell debut with a header from Michael Duffy's cross five minutes into first half stoppage time. That lead didn't last long as Ross Tierney blasted home from James Clarke's cross on 52 minutes to rescue a point for the second-placed Dubliners. Both teams have now played the same number of games as Rovers, who finished the night seven points clear of the Gypsies and eight ahead of Derry, who meet Stephen Bradley's side in Tallaght in their next outing. READ MORE There were reports of clashes between both sets of supporters outside the ground in ugly scenes which marred a match between two sides hoping to ignite a title race. But it was the Brandywell turf that ignited when a flare was thrown over the Southend Park stand during the first half, scorching the artificial surface and causing a lengthy delay in play. Play stops at the Brandwell after a flare is thrown onto the pitch. Photograph: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho Tiernan Lynch handed a debut to former Hull City fullback Brandon Fleming, who was one of three changes from last week's FAI Cup win over Treaty United. He replaced Shane Ferguson, while hat-trick hero Liam Boyce regained a starting berth at the expense of Gavin Whyte, who was a notable omission from the squad. Carl Winchester was also back at the expense of Adam O'Reilly, who dropped to the bench. Alan Reynolds made sweeping changes, seven in total from the team which thrashed their Leinster Senior League opposition Killester Donnycarney in the cup. Bohs were enjoying plenty of possession in the early stages but Derry almost capitalised on a quick counter attack on 12 minutes with a move started and finished by Akinyemi. The Londoner found the run of Duffy with a clever ball over the top and when the ex-Celtic winger cut it back to Liam Boyce the striker fluffed his lines. Akinyemi tried his luck again from distance two minutes later but Chorazka saved comfortably. SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry 25/7/2025 Derry City vs Bohemians Derry's Michael Duffy with Bohemian's Niall Morahan and Ross Tierney Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty The striker was in the thick of the action once again when he found Duffy in space with a neat flick, but the Derry winger dragged his strike on his right foot narrowly wide of the post. The flare caused a five-minute delay on the half-hour mark, much to the annoyance of the players, but eventually the flame was extinguished and play resumed. Bohs carved out a great chance in stoppage time when Ross Tierney's delicate touch from Mounteny's cross set up James Clarke but his strike from 12 yards was saved by Maher. Derry broke when Liam Boyce played a ball over the top for Akinyemi to run on to and the striker got in behind the last man but his shot was saved brilliantly by the outstretched leg of Chorazka. The Polish goalkeeper couldn't do anything about Akinyemi's next effort on goal though, as the Englishman towered above his marker and headed Duffy's cross into the corner of the net for a timely breakthrough. Diallo tried his luck from just inside the penalty box with the last action of the half but drilled his effort wide of the post. SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry 25/7/2025 Derry City vs Bohemians Derry's Afolabi Akinyemi reacts after a missed chance Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty Bohs were back on level terms just seven minutes into the second half as Tierney got on to the end of James Clarke's cross from the right and volleyed past the helpless Maher. Duffy's curling free-kick from 25 yards was gathered comfortably by Chorazka and substitute Adam O'Reilly fired a blistering effort over the bar as Derry tried to get back on top. Robbie Benson came agonisingly close to finding the corner of the net in front of a packed North Stand with a glancing header from Duffy's cross with 10 minutes to go. The second-half subs were making an impact and Danny Mullen raced on to a ball over the top of the Bohs defence but his effort on the half volley was beaten away by Chorazka at the near post. From the resultant corner kick Alex Bannon rose at the back post but again Chorazka parried it clear. It was as close as Derry came to finding a winner as the teams shared the spoils. Elsewhere, Sligo Rovers came from two goals down to clinch a 3-2 win over troubled Cork City at Turner's Cross, while Waterford defeated Galway United 4-2 on the road. DERRY CITY: Maher; Connolly, Bannon, Todd; R Boyce (Benson 69), Diallo (Frizzell 90), Winchester, Fleming; Duffy, L Boyce (Mullen 69) Akinyemi (O'Reilly 57). BOHEMIANS: Chorazka; Mountney (Smith 67), Byrne, Kavanagh, Flores; Morahan, Devoy; McDonnell (Parsons 74), Tierney; Clarke (Whelan 74), Rooney. Referee: Damien MacGraith.
RTÉ News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Seven different dreams alive in remarkable scrap for glory
Just over two weeks ago, it seemed like the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division was beginning to take shape. Five teams were showing signs of pulling away, and the usual separation between top half and bottom half looked like it might hold. Fast forward to this week, and the table tells a wildly different story: just three points separate the top seven sides. The race for Europe, and potentially the title, is not just wide open, it's chaotic and gloriously unpredictable. In a league that refuses to settle, this season may be the most tightly contested yet. Bohemians and Derry City, two clubs that had slipped into mid-table mediocrity, have flipped the script in dramatic fashion. Both were, not long ago, drifting in no man's land; they looked off the pace and out of ideas. But form is everything in football, and right now, no one's better. In the last five games both of these sides sit on top of the form table, collecting more points than anyone else and injecting themselves into the European conversation. Bohemians, under Alan Reynolds, are playing with renewed belief. The likes of Ross Tierney and Dawson Devoy have stepped up in big moments, their evident faith in their manager providing big results when needed the most. Meanwhile, Derry have quietly got themselves back in it. When most of the title favourites slipped up over the Easter weekend they got back to back wins, there loss against Waterford last Friday will seem like a setback but that successful Easter period has done them wonders. Then there's Shamrock Rovers. After three wins on the bounce, they've taken just two points from their last three outings - each one a Dublin derby, each one a match where they were in a winning position at some point. Stephen Bradley's side will feel they've let key moments slip. When you're trying to regain the title, there's no room for complacency. Tonight's clash against Cork City feels like a must-win for them, not just for the points, but to restore confidence. Rovers are very experienced. Writing them off would be foolish. St Patrick's Athletic are another club who'll be wondering how they've let things slide. No wins in their last three. Against Rovers and Bohemians, they led. Against Drogheda, they failed to score but managed a draw. That makes tonight's game against Galway United critical. Galway have already turned them over once this season and they arrive full of confidence after the win against Drogheda last weekend which leaves them joint top. Brendan Clarke's return in goal is timely, while Moses Dyer's form up front has added bite and belief. Galway have conceded more than they usually would, but they look like a side who enjoy the fight, a team which takes great joy in causing problems. Speaking of teams who love a scrap, Kevin Doherty's Drogheda United deserve all the praise going. First time transitioning to full-time football, they've been punching above their weight all season. Their recent form - three games without a win - might raise eyebrows, but performances have remained spirited. They had chances to nick a point against Galway last weekend, and tonight's fixture against Sligo represents a real opportunity to get back on track. If they can keep defying the odds over the next few weeks, we may begin to see echoes of Shelbourne last year, a side who simply wouldn't go away and held on long enough to lift silverware. What makes this season so unique is that no narrative seems to be holding for longer than a fortnight. Just when you believe the table is taking shape, results rip it that narrative to shreds. Teams expected to falter, like Bohs and Derry, don't. Sides expected to kick on, like Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's, stall. New threats, like Galway, arrive weekly. Even Shelbourne, who have been impressive so far this season, will be surprised with the competitive nature of the league. "There's something extremely enjoyable about this season's campaign." That's not a sign of weakness in the league. Quite the opposite. It's proof that the league has never been stronger in terms of competitive depth. Squads are better equipped. Coaching is better. Investment has improved. And the entertainment value? Off the charts. There's something extremely enjoyable about this season's campaign. No team is dominating their way to dominance. No one is running away with it. And fans across the league are rewarded with high-stakes drama almost every week. If you're watching, you're hooked. Seven teams within three points. Seven different dreams still alive.
