Adam Norman

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

Both teams may end up having successful campaigns, but this Friday’s clash between Waterford and Sligo Rovers has the feel of a relegation six-pointer, even after just nine matches. Keith Long’s side have suffered five consecutive league defeats, scoring just one goal, and that run is extended to six in all competitions. Rovers, meanwhile, are conceding a plethora of goals and sit at the bottom of the Premier Division table with just one victory and four points.

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

Friday will see two sides that have come into form over the past couple of weeks clash as St. Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park in what could turn out to be an advert for the Premier Division. Stephen Kenny’s Pats have picked up ten points from their last four matches, with their only slip-up in that time a scoreless draw with Shelbourne. The Hoops are in even better form, picking up 16 points from the last 18 available.

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

Drogheda United and Shelbourne meet in matchday ten at Weavers Park in a clash that sees the current league leaders face off against last season’s champions. The Drogs sit in first place after an incredible start that has seen them lose just once to Shamrock Rovers in their opening nine fixtures. Shels are just two points further back in fifth place, proving as difficult to play against as they were en route to the title in 2024.

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

There has been little to celebrate for Sligo Rovers and John Russell in the first two months of the 2025 Premier Division campaign. The Bit o’ Red prop up the table after nine matches with just one win over Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds. After a tough winter transfer window, which saw several key departures but also a number of arrivals in place of those departed, The Deck take a deep dive into the key issues on the pitch at Sligo Rovers in 2025.

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

Galway United travel to the Showgrounds this evening in a clash that could ultimately decide the future prospects of John Russell at Sligo Rovers. The Bit o’ Red have suffered three consecutive defeats and are starting to look as if they might be cut adrift at the foot of the Premier Division table. The Tribesmen lost their unbeaten record against Shamrock Rovers last time out but can move into the top three if they can win against their Connacht rivals.