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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Stephen Kenny puzzled by recent lull in form as St Pat's suffer ‘underwhelming' start for third year in a row
STEPHEN Kenny is as mystified as supporters with how the Saints' league campaign has gone. But their manager is sure that they can halt the slide. St Pat's face Cork City tonight sixth in the table having won four of their last 13 games — Advertisement 2 Kenny's side have failed to carry their form from the end of last season into this season 2 Pat's currently sit sixth in the table, 15 points behind Shamrock Rovers Kenny's team were among the favourites for the title after last year's finish of a nine-game winning run saw them secure third place and But similar to the 2024 and 2023 campaigns under different managers, pre-season expectation made way for disappointment due to erratic results. Kenny said: 'It's possibly the third season in a row because there's high expectations. 'It's three years in a row where it's been an underwhelming first period of the season but we had an outstanding second half. Advertisement Read more on League of Ireland "There's a lot of expectation on us this year. We haven't matched that expectation and we fell below the level of expectation. 'A lot of people tipped us for the title but we probably hadn't earned that. We have fallen below the level and some players, for reasons I even can't fully explain why, lost confidence. 'That's difficult to understand why that can be, especially when they are training every day and applying themselves. Even for someone as experienced as myself, it's not always clear.' While Monday night's Advertisement Most read in Football He added: 'It wasn't that we were unlucky. We were absolutely excellent. We were at a high level against Derry. 'It wasn't that we had more chances than the opposition in a mediocre game. The level of our play was better than it has been in the last six or seven weeks. Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal 'Our passing, moving, dynamism and worth ethic was the highest that it has been in a while. 'The five games in 14 days, they are periods that can either make or break your season. I usually look forward to that. But this is one we haven't done well in and it has gone against us. Advertisement 'We could have done a lot better over those four games and to be honest, we only have ourselves to answer for.' Kenny also bemoaned a lack of luck — with the former Ireland chief believing his side were undone by an offside goal from Candystripes ace Liam Boyce. He explained: 'They had one chance and Liam Boyce was offside heading it. We don't get the decision. 'But we had enough chances to win the game ourselves and we didn't take them. We're paying the price for that. Advertisement 'We deserved to win without question but we have to score goals and they dried up. 'We were always capable of scoring goals and maybe we conceded more than we should have but we have stopped finishing and in the last ten days it has hurt us. 'We have to regroup and get a few wins to put us in those European places going into Europe. 'On the back of three defeats, we need to address that and get a win in Cork. I see how hard everyone works and that has to be reflected.' Advertisement
Mercury
a day ago
- Sport
- Mercury
AFL 2025: St Kilda coach Ross Lyon on on succession plan
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. St Kilda coach Ross Lyon steered clear of earmarking assistant Corey Enright as his potential successor, declaring the decision 'above my pay station'. Enright was reported as unofficially next in line for the Saints' senior coaching role once Lyon's tenure finishes. The former three-time premiership Cat has served as an assistant at St Kilda since 2022 alongside Robert Harvey, Jared Rivers and Brendon Bolton. Lyon joked that Enright could have the role now ahead of the Saints' tough trip west to take on Fremantle before praising the club's intent to build its entire coaching panel. 'We certainly elevated Corey to senior assistant, we work really closely together,' he said. 'He can have it today if he likes, I'm not sure he would want to go over to Perth, in all seriousness, we've got some really high-end assistants. 'What we're building here on and off the field, we'd like to get an alignment and continue it on in perpetuity, really, and ultimately end up the best Saints ever. 'If Corey is part of that, that would be great, I've just got to stay in the present and keep working – we've got a real philosophy we want to develop all our people. Corey Enright has worked at St Kilda since 2022. Picture: Michael Klein 'Serious football clubs develop their people … all our assistants are required to do it, Corey went to Harvard last year (for) an authentic leadership course. 'We'll continue to grow him, there's nothing, anything in writing, an agreement, but Robert Harvey's coached senior football, Brendan Bolton (as well), we've got a really experienced panel.' Lyon said stability was important in luring and maintaining key players, perhaps alluding to the likes of Max King and out-of-contract gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. But he handballed the decision as to whether Enright would be St Kilda's next senior coach to the club board and executives. 'It's above my station in life and at the club, it's certainly not something that is present and front of mind,' he said. Ross Lyon (right) speaks to Lenny Hayes (centre) and Enright. Picture: Michael Klein. 'Obviously, contract negotiations players want to know where I'm at, which is nice right, then the club extended me for a year. 'A part of that is what stability, if you don't go on, will there be and we just think we've got people who can step into it at the right time if that's appropriate. 'It's an executive and board decision, ultimately. There will a process run, there's no mandate anywhere. Theoretically, it's a nice theory, we like it.' Originally published as AFL 2025: St Kilda coach Ross Lyon responds to report of unofficial succession plan
Courier-Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
AFL 2025: St Kilda coach Ross Lyon on on succession plan
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. St Kilda coach Ross Lyon steered clear of earmarking assistant Corey Enright as his potential successor, declaring the decision 'above my pay station'. Enright was reported as unofficially next in line for the Saints' senior coaching role once Lyon's tenure finishes. The former three-time premiership Cat has served as an assistant at St Kilda since 2022 alongside Robert Harvey, Jared Rivers and Brendon Bolton. Lyon joked that Enright could have the role now ahead of the Saints' tough trip west to take on Fremantle before praising the club's intent to build its entire coaching panel. 'We certainly elevated Corey to senior assistant, we work really closely together,' he said. 'He can have it today if he likes, I'm not sure he would want to go over to Perth, in all seriousness, we've got some really high-end assistants. 'What we're building here on and off the field, we'd like to get an alignment and continue it on in perpetuity, really, and ultimately end up the best Saints ever. 'If Corey is part of that, that would be great, I've just got to stay in the present and keep working – we've got a real philosophy we want to develop all our people. Corey Enright has worked at St Kilda since 2022. Picture: Michael Klein 'Serious football clubs develop their people … all our assistants are required to do it, Corey went to Harvard last year (for) an authentic leadership course. 'We'll continue to grow him, there's nothing, anything in writing, an agreement, but Robert Harvey's coached senior football, Brendan Bolton (as well), we've got a really experienced panel.' Lyon said stability was important in luring and maintaining key players, perhaps alluding to the likes of Max King and out-of-contract gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. But he handballed the decision as to whether Enright would be St Kilda's next senior coach to the club board and executives. 'It's above my station in life and at the club, it's certainly not something that is present and front of mind,' he said. Ross Lyon (right) speaks to Lenny Hayes (centre) and Enright. Picture: Michael Klein. 'Obviously, contract negotiations players want to know where I'm at, which is nice right, then the club extended me for a year. 'A part of that is what stability, if you don't go on, will there be and we just think we've got people who can step into it at the right time if that's appropriate. 'It's an executive and board decision, ultimately. There will a process run, there's no mandate anywhere. Theoretically, it's a nice theory, we like it.' Originally published as AFL 2025: St Kilda coach Ross Lyon responds to report of unofficial succession plan
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tyler Shough ready for Saints starting QB job: 'You're not going to faze me'
Tyler Shough is getting a crash course on what it's like being in the NFL. Selected in the second round with the 40th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, Shough was walking into a situation where he could learn behind Derek Carr. Instead of learning from Carr, he might be replacing him after the veteran announced his retirement on May 10 due to a shoulder injury. During an appearance on the "St. Brown Podcast" with Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown, Shough was asked about that shocking news. The rookie quarterback noted that the Saints' rookie head coach, Kellen Moore, gave him advance notice of the news. "Kellen told me before he announced it in practice, which was good, just cause I think I had media later that day, so, I didn't want to go in blind," Shough said. "Like you said, the word opportunity just sticks in my head. I think, regardless, I think it would have been great just because of who he is and how high of a level he's played at to come in and learn from, and I'm going to come in and compete, regardless, and try to get better." The experience has been far from conventional for Shough in his first offseason, but, then again, this is far from your average rookie quarterback. Shough is 25 years old and will turn 26 in September, so he's been around the block a few more times than most signal callers entering the league. Shough sees that as an advantage. He's dealt with injuries and been well-traveled after beginning his college career as Justin Herbert's backup at Oregon. After making stops at Texas Tech and Louisville, Shough is ready for the NFL challenges that lie ahead. "I think for me and what I've been through – I've been carted off the field, I've been booed, I've been an MVP, I've been a starter, I've been a backup to Herbert – I'm like, throw some (expletive) at me, you're not going to faze me if we start off 0-2 or I (expletive) suck," Shough said. "It's going to be fine. That's what I was excited about, that opportunity, or any opportunity, and I think, going into it, I've got to continue to get to know the guys – like I said earlier I'm still a rookie. I may be older, but I have to earn the respect of everybody and do my job." Age continues to be a topic of discussion for Shough, but he views it as a positive, saying that experience has allowed him to grow and prepare him for starting right away in the pros. As he sees it, a short college career might've translated to him being out of the league at this point. There's a unique perspective that Shough has as an older rookie that allows him to savor the moment and be grateful for the opportunity in front of him. With many ups and downs, it all led to a potential starting quarterback job with the Saints – meaning all the challenges were worth it. "I think it's just, you know you look back, what are you willing to sacrifice to get to that position?" Shough said. "If you would have told me as a 20-year-old, you're going to get drafted, but you are going to have to wait four or five years and you're going to break your bones three times and think about not playing football again and you're going to be depressed and you're gonna have all these emotions, but if you just stay at it then I would have done it and I did. At that time, you're wondering why is this happening and what's going on, there's a lot of unknowns. That's literally the NFL, that's the game of football." Shough will still have to win the starting job in training camp, competing against Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. He might be the leader in the clubhouse, but even if he isn't, it would be crazy to count him out.
NBC Sports
18-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Tracy Porter, Brett Maxie selected for Saints Hall of Fame
A pair of defensive backs are going into the Saints Hall of Fame this year. The Saints announce that cornerback Tracy Porter and safety Brett Maxie have been chosen for enshrinement by a media selection committee. Porter made one of the most memorable plays in franchise history when he picked off Peyton Manning with 3:24 left in Super Bowl XLIV and ran for a 74-yard touchdown that iced the Saints' win over the Colts. The 2008 second-round pick played four seasons with the Saints and had 195 tackles, seven interceptions, four forced fumbles, a sack, and three fumble recoveries in 43 regular season games for the team. Maxie was undrafted in 1985 and spent nine seasons in New Orleans. He had 438 tackles, 15 interceptions, three interception returns for touchdowns, three sacks, and five fumble recoveries during his time with the Saints. The Saints also announced that Steve Gleason will receive their Hall of Fame Courage Award and that the Fleur de Lis Award will be given to former WGNO sports director Ed Daniels.
