Bohemians

Drama comes before kick-off as Shelbourne and Bohemians play out tense draw – The Irish Times

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Premier Division: Shelbourne 0 Bohemians 0 Tension surged throughout this Tolka Park derby clash following a pre-match flare-up between both sets of players and the respective coaching teams. Alas, the contest itself lacked the same sort of punch, with a game-settling moment of magic conspicuous by its absence despite the end-to-end nature of proceedings. The … Read more

Louth derby draw after Drogheda drama off the pitch – what we learned from League of Ireland – The Irish Times

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Drogheda salvage Louth derby point after week of off-field controversy In the build-up to his side’s first home game of the season, Dundalk manager Ciarán Kilduff hailed the Louth derby as the biggest fixture in the league. His ballyhoo came even before Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne’s claim that she had resisted efforts by Drogheda … Read more

Galway’s composure in shooting and Mayo’s poor kickouts proved the difference – The Irish Times

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Drogheda back to winning ways in thriller Drogheda United were entitled to a stumble after a strong start to the season – and three points from the previous 12 available amounted to that. On Monday, they were on course for a disappointing home draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park before a hopeful free kick was … Read more

Record crowd a sign that many Irish fans now care more about the League of Ireland than the national team – The Irish Times

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“BOHEMIAN FC – SELLING OUT THEIR TRADITIONS AND VALUES – RIPPING OFF THEIR OWN SUPPORTERS – ALL FOR A ‘HOME’ DERBY ON THE SOUTHSIDE.” Bohemians fans watching from the far end of the Aviva reacted dismissively to the message displayed by the supporters of Shamrock Rovers, a club that has moved around a fair bit … Read more

Ross Tierney on target as Bohemians beat Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva – The Irish Times

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League of Ireland: Bohemians 1 (Tierney 25) Shamrock Rovers 0 Ross Tierney’s goal settled this unique Dublin derby before a record League of Ireland attendance of 33,208 at the Aviva Stadium. The Bohemians attacker’s finish came from the type of play that has seen Shamrock Rovers prosper across their epic 15-match run to the knockout … Read more

Tierney gives Bohs the lead – The Irish Times

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90+5 mins: One last chance for Rovers, Grant puts the cross straight into the keeper’s hands after Burke had driven at the defence. Burke doesn’t deserve to be in the losing side today, but too many below-par performances by others. Full-time: Bohemians 1 Shamrock Rovers 0 Big win and three points for Bohs! They just … Read more

The rise of the League of Ireland continues – The Irish Times

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It can often feel like League of Ireland seasons start with a burst of enthusiasm, but later settle into the humdrum of Dublin derbies and irrational financial investment. This year, though, might just be different. “It’s set to be the best [season] ever,” proclaimed Mark Scanlon, the league’s normally cautious director. Approaching 30,000 are set … Read more