
Daniel McDonnell
Soccer Correspondent at Irish Independent
Irish Independent Football Corr. @LOICentralPod co-host
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3 days ago |
independent.ie | Daniel McDonnell
Linfield blast Tolka Park ticket allocation for Champions League clash with Shelbourne as TV details also confirmedTV details also announced for both legsA general view of Shelbourne's Tolka Park home in Dublin. Photo: Tyler Miller/SportsfileLinfield say they are ‘extremely disappointed’ by the allocation of just 280 tickets that they have received for the first leg of their Champions League tie with Shelbourne.
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3 days ago |
independent.ie | Daniel McDonnell
Linfield ‘extremely disappointed’ with Tolka Park ticket allocation for Champions League clash with ShelbourneA general view of Shelbourne's Tolka Park home in Dublin. Photo: Tyler Miller/SportsfileLinfield say they are ‘extremely disappointed’ by the allocation of just 280 tickets that they have received for the first leg of their Champions League tie with Shelbourne.
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4 days ago |
independent.ie | Daniel McDonnell
‘Something changed’ – Alan Reynolds enjoying Bohemians turnaround as he gets Dalymount rocking for derby winBohemians manager Alan Reynolds (right) and Ross Tierney celebrate at Dalymount Park. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileWhat a difference a derby makes. After the jeers that characterised the opening quarter of the season, Alan Reynolds was happy to break from character and play a cheerleading role ahead of his side’s stirring dismissal of Shamrock Rovers last night.
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4 days ago |
independent.ie | Daniel McDonnell
‘He’s a very good manager and a good person, I’m sad to see him go’ – LOI rival managers pay tribute to Damien DuffShamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley acknowledges supporters after their side's defeat at Dalymount Park. They may have fallen out badly during his time in the League of Ireland, but both Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds were on the same page as they expressed sorrow at Damien Duff’s departure from the scene.
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4 days ago |
independent.ie | Daniel McDonnell
The Bohemians manager gestured to the home supporters to raise the noise levels, and they responded positively and vociferously. It was an exchange that highlighted the change of mood around Dalymount Park since the stunning derby turnaround in Tallaght on Easter Monday where some Bohs fans were joining in with Rovers chants that Reynolds was about to be sacked in the morning as the Hoops opened up a two-goal lead.
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There's always incredible tension in the first qualifying round of the modern Champions League given the difference between winning and losing. Adding an all-island derby into the mix will bring it to another level. Piece on the Shels-Linfield draw https://t.co/RJetOgcpeA

The FAI say they contacted Drogheda's owners Trivela in November to outline concerns about how Silkeborg takeover might affect European prospects (This is their response to line about the October circular) https://t.co/3J5i7P1Z3q

European draw time. Shelbourne's Champions League draw up first. The gateway round. Win this and you've three chances at group stage football - but Shels are unseeded. There's a simple description of the pool they are in; they really need to avoid FCSB (the old Steaua Bucharest)