The draw for the Leinster Senior Cup quarter finals which took place today, threw up a Bohemians v Shelbourne tie, to be played in Dalymount.
The full draw is:
St. Patricks Athletic v Firhouse Clover or Longford Town
Bohemians v Shelbourne
Dundalk v Thomastown United
UCD v Cabinteely or Athlone Town
No dates have yet been fixed for these ties
Full report, courtesy of Cian Hartford and extratime.ie can be accessed HERE
Shelbourne: Dean Delany, Adam O’Connor, Reece McEnteer, Derek Prendergast, Jack Tuite, Niall Lanigan, Adam Evans, Lorcan Shannon, James O’Brien (Robert Bayly 12′), Alan Byrne, James English.
Substitutes not used: Jamie Quinn, Jason Caffrey, Aidan Collins, Dayle Rooney, James Brown, Aaron Ashe
Longford Town: Paul Skinner, Aidan Friel, Kevin O’Connor, Noel Haverty (Rhys Gorman 47′), Stephen Walsh, Daniel O’Reilly, Dan Cowan (Mark Langtry 19′), Dave O’Sullivan, Enda Curran, Dylan McGlade, Dean Zambra.
Substitutes not used: Jack Brady, Jake Kelly, Cody Mulhall, Gavin Boyne, Kealon Dillon.
The long awaited 2017 season starts on Friday night and for Shelbourne that means a our first game of the season against Longford Town, with two ex-Shelbourne bosses in control – Alan Mathews (manager) and Kevin Doherty as his assistant. This SSE Airtricity League, First Division game at Tolka Park will kick off at 7.45pm.
This season, with only one promotion place on offer, competition will be tougher and more intense than for years past, so it will be most important for teams to get off to a good start.
Both these side had tough pre-season games against strong Premier Division opposition, with Shelbourne defeating Bohemians, St. Patricks Athletic and Derry City. Shelbourne also defeated fellow First Division side Wexford FC (4-2) in the Leinster Senior Cup.
Last season, Shelbourne finished sixth in the First Division, while Longford finished their second season back in the Premier Division at the bottom of the table and so were automatically demoted. Going into Friday’s game, one should not read too much into last season’s finishing positions for the two sides, as both clubs have strengthened their squads considerably.
Manager Owen Heary’s thoughts on Friday’s game – and prospects for the season to come: “We’ve a tough opener against Longford. They’re tipped to win the league, and probably rightfully so – them and Waterford – but hopefully we’ll get in and surprise a few along the way and stay in there and come the end of the season and if we’re there with a shout, well who knows!”
Shelbourne’s squad for 2017 is:
Goalkeepers: Dean Delany, Jamie Quinn
Defenders: Adam O’Connor, Aidan Collins, Reece McEntrre, Jack Tuite, James Brown, Jason Caffrey, Derek Prendergast, Alan Byrne
Midfield: Dylan Kavanagh, Lorcan Shannon, Dylan Grimes, Michael Murphy, Niall Lanigan, Robert Bayly, James O’Brien
Forwards: James English, Dayle Rooney, Adam Evans, Chris Lyons, Aaron Ashe, Jackson Ryan
With no injuries reported on Wednesday night, Heary should have a full squad to select from for Friday’s game.
Suspended: None
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Goal Scorers (Competitive 2017)
James English – 3 (3 LSC)
Dayle Rooney – 1 (1 LSC)
| Previous Meetings | |||
| Date: | August 29, 2014 | ||
| Shelbourne 0-0 Longford Town | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | |||
| Date: | July 5, 2014 | ||
| Longford Town 3-0 Shelbourne | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | |||
| Date: | May 2, 2014 | ||
| Shelbourne 3-2 Longford Town | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Tinnelly, Coughlan, Connolly | ||
| Date: | March 15, 2014 | ||
| Longford Town 0-1 Shelbourne | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Keegan | ||
| Competitive 2017 | |||
| Date: | February 17, 2017 | ||
| Shelbourne 4-2 Wexford (Leinster Senior Cup) | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | English 3, Rooney | ||
| Pre-Season 2017 | |||
| Date: | January 27, 2017 | ||
| Bohemians 0-1 Shelbourne | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Aaron Ashe | ||
| Date: | February 5, 2017 | ||
| Shelbourne 2-1 st. Patrick's Ath | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Aaron Ashe, Adam Evans | ||
| Date: | February 8, 2017 | ||
| Shelbourne 1-0 Derry City | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Adam Evans |
Admission : Adults €15 : Students €10 : Children U14 & OAPs €5
THE FAMILY SECTION (launched last season) WILL ONCE AGAIN BE IN OPERATION,
WITH FACE PAINTING, RAFFLES ETC FROM 6.45pm
GOALden Goals coupons €5 (or €100 for season – see Niall)
The full report and interview with Owen Heary, with thanks to Aaron Clarke, can be found HERE
Shelbourne FC: Dean Delany, Adam O'Connor (James Brown HT), Reece McEnteer, Derek Prendergast, Jack Tuite, Dale Rooney, James O'Brien (Robert Bayly 68'), Niall Lanigan, Lorcan Shannon, Adam Evans, James English (Aaron Ashe 52').
Substitutes not used: Jamie Quinn, Jackson Ryan, Jason Caffrey, Alan Byrne.
Wexford FC: Corey Chambers, Conor Sutton, Andrew O'Connor, Owen McCormac, Ross Kenny, Craig Wall (Thomas Croke HT), Mark Slater (Sean Hurley 68'), John McKeown, Adam Hanlon, Shane Dunne, Lee Duffy (Craig Hayes 59).
Substitutes not used: Dean George, Ricky Fox, Liam Donnelly.
Shelbourne FC v Wexford FC
Leinster Senior Cup – 4th Round
Tolka Park – February 17th – KO 7.45pm
Shelbourne commence their season with a home Leinster Senior Cup, 4th Round game against the newly rebranded Wexford FC at Tolka Park on Friday night. Kick-off is scheduled for 7.45pm.
Having played three pre-season games against Premier Division opposition, Owen Heary’s charges face their first competitive game of the season, when they take on Damien Locke’s team from Wexford.
Last season, Shelbourne finished sixth in the First Division, while Wexford (then Wexford Youths) finished their season second from bottom of the Premier Division and were relegated following a two leg play-off with Drogheda United.
Both teams have a number of changes to personnel since last season, Shelbourne bringing in eleven new players, four of whom had played with the Reds previously – Dean Delany (2005 & 2006 ; 2008 to 2012); Alan Byrne (2008); Aaron Ashe (2013-2014 U19s) and Niall Lanigan (part of 2012 U19s)
Aidan Collins and Dylan Kavanagh are reported to have suffered some knocks in training and are rated as doubtful for Friday's game.
Shelbourne’s squad for 2017 is:
Goalkeepers: Dean Delany, Jamie Quinn
Defenders: Adam O’Connor, Aidan Collins, Reece McEntrre, Jack Tuite, James Brown, Jason Caffrey, Derek Prendergast, Alan Byrne
Midfield: Dylan Kavanagh, Lorcan Shannon, Dylan Grimes, Michael Murphy, Niall Lanigan, Robert Bayly, James O’Brien
Forwards: James English, Dayle Rooney, Adam Evans, Chris Lyons, Aaron Ashe, Jackson Ryan
Suspended: None
Injured: None
Doubtful: Dylan Kavanagh, Aidan Collins
Goal Scorers (Pre-Season 2017)
Aaron Ashe – 2
Adam Evans – 2
| Previous Meetings | |||
| Date: | October 9, 2015 | ||
| Wexford Youths 4-1 Shelbourne | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Conor Earley | ||
| Date: | July 31, 2015 | ||
| Shelbourne 0-0 Wexford Youths | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | |||
| Date: | June 5, 2015 | ||
| Wexford Youths 2-3 Shelbourne | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Gareth Coughlan 3 | ||
| Date: | April 2, 2015 | ||
| Shelbourne 2-4 Wexford Youths | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Mark Sandford, Conor Earley | ||
| Pre-Season 2017 | |||
| Date: | October 7, 2016 | ||
| Bohemians 0-1 Shelbourne | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Aaron Ashe | ||
| Date: | September 23, 2016 | ||
| Shelbourne 2-1 st. Patrick's Ath | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Aaron Ashe, Adam Evans | ||
| Date: | September 16, 2016 | ||
| Shelbourne 1-0 Derry City | |||
| Shels Scorer/s: | Adam Evans |
Admission : Adults €10 : Students & OAPs €5 : Children U14 FREE
As this is a Cup (shared gate) Game, Season Tickets are not valid
GOALden Goals coupons €5 (or €100 for season – see Niall)
