Month: June 2018

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GALWAY UTD 1 (Owen McCormack 94′)

SHELBOURNE 2 (Adam Evans 55′, James English 58′ [pen] )

Goals from Adam Evans and James English seal three points at Eamonn Deacy Park as Shels continue impressive form!

Shelbourne solidified their spot in the playoffs as two goals in three minutes sealed a valuable three points against a below-par Galway United.

Adam Evans put his side one up on 55 minutes when he got onto a ball over the top before calmly slotting home past Tadgh Ryan, while just two minutes later the Dublin side would double their lead courtesy of a penalty from James English.

Ryan would keep the score respectable when making great saves late on, denying English twice from close range in quick succession before bravely coming out of his goal to stop Jordan Buckley from hitting into an empty net.

The Tribesmen would bag what would be no more than a consolation on 94 minutes when Eoin McCormack blasted home a free from the edge of the box in what was the only highlight on a night to forget for the home side

Report thanks to sseairtricityleague.ie

Galway United : Tadgh Ryan, Gary Shanahan, Robert Williams, Stephen Walsh, Mark Ludden, Conor Barry, Ryan Connolly, Stephen Kenny (Aaron Conway 46′), Ronan Manning (Danny Furlong 66′), Carlton Ubaezuonu (Conor Laying 82′), Eoin McCormack

Subs not used : Connor Gleeson, Christopher Horgan, Adam Rooney, Evan Coyne.

Shelbourne : Dean Delany, Arran Molloy, Reece McEnteer, Derek Prendergast, Aidan Collins (James O’Brien 79′), Mark Hughes, Alan Byrne, Cian Kavanagh (Dayle Rooney 75′) , Adam Evans, James English, Shane Farrell (Jordan Buckley 68′)

Subs not used : Lee Steacy, James Woods, Dylan Grimes.

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Shelbourne FC is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey McQuillan as Director of Football for the women’s and girl’s academy sections of the club. This is a new position which has been created to fall in line with new football governance structures of the club.

Casey returns to Shelbourne having previously managed the senior women’s National League team in 2016. The holder of a UEFA ‘A’ Licence, Casey will take up this new position with extensive experience as a coach and manager at the highest level of women’s football in Ireland.

The role of Director of Football will encompass the overseeing of all aspects of football within the women’s underage National League sides and girl’s academy. It will be the responsibility of the Director of Football to establish clear lines of communication and cross-functional planning across the club and to manage and oversee all player and coaching development within the underage women’s National League teams and the girls’ academy.

Casey’s football knowledge and his wide range of connections within the game, coupled with his enthusiasm and passion for the development of women’s football in Ireland, will make him an invaluable addition to the club.

In his role, Casey will report on football matters to the Clubs Sporting Director, a newly created role on which the club will be making an appointment in the near future.

(Pic Credit JO’C)

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SHELBOURNE 0

CABINTEELY 0

Ten-man Cabinteely put a dent in Shelbourne’s promotion aspirations as they battled to a 0-0 draw at Tolka Park.

A momentary rush of blood to the moment cost Kevin Knight a first-half sending-off. The Cabo defender was tripped by Shelbourne’s James English on 26 minutes but his reaction seemed out of proportion and referee Paula Brady brandished a red card.

Shels dominated possession from then on and forced eight corners to Cabinteely’s two, but could not make their numerical advantage count. Dayle Rooney and James English were lively down the flanks for Shels.

Several chances fell to Dayle Rooney in particular but the clinical touch was lacking. Cian Kavanagh smashed a shot just past a post. Rooney and English actually changed wings late on to seek to probe an opening but even this switch failed to deliver a decisive strike.

Shels broke quickly in the 38th minute. English put in a super cross from the right which Rooney met on the half volley but the ball flew just wide. There was almost a dream introduction for second-half substitute Shane Farrell. The Shels man burst into the area but his low shot found the side netting.

The sending-off forced Cabinteely to change their 3-5-2 formation. However the Southsiders’ well-drilled defence coped well and Christian Lotefa, Marty Waters and Luke Clucas worked tirelessly further up the pitch to ensure the second scoreless draw at Tolka Park this season.

Report courtesy of sseairtricityleague.ie

Shelbourne : Lee Steacy, James Brown, Lorcan Fitzgerald, Aidan Collins, Derek Prendergast, Mark Hughes, Cian Kavanagh (Shane Farrell 76′), Alan Byrne, Dayle Rooney, James English, David O’Sullivan.

Substitutes : James O’Brien, Arran Molloy, Reece McEnteer, Dylan Grimes, Gavin Boyne, Sean O’Connell.

Cabinteely : Stephen McGuinness, Jack Tuite, Sean Fitzpatrick, Kevin Knight, Keith Dalton, Anthony Dolan (Anthony Maher 36′), Jack Watson (Eoghan Morgan 74′). Christian Lotefa, Marty Waters, Luke Clucas (Conor Keeley 87′), Dean Casey.

Substitutes : Kieran Butler, Rob McGee, Adam Maher, Andy O’Reilly, Sean Hyland.

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Fantastic to launch our Shelbourne ‘Give it a Goal’ coaching initiative this week as part of the Active Week in Our Lady of Consolation National School in Donnycarney.

Special thanks to Shels coaches Oleta Griffin and Rachel Graham!

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ATHLONE TOWN 0

SHELBOURNE 5 (Cian Kavanagh 33’, David O’Sullivan 49’, 53’ Dayle Rooney 57’, 76’)

A full report will be posted later

Athlone Town: Michael Fogarty, Cormac Rafferty, Ger Smith, Bashmil Nyakambiri (Baba Issaka 69’), Aaron Brilly, Ryan Gaffey, Ian Fletcher, Jake O’Connor (Josh Hogan 40’), Ollie Hamzet, George Mukete, Sodiq Oguntola (Nika Kalandariswi 63’).

Subs not used: Rory McCullough, Dan O’Donovan, Shane Stokes, Darcy Lawless.

Shelbourne: Dean Delany, James Brown, Reece McEnteer, Aidan Collins, Mark Hughes, Gavin Boyne, James English, Dayle Rooney (Dylan Grimes 79’), Cian Kavanagh (Shane Farrell 65’), David O’Sullivan, David Mulcahy (Arran Molloy 71’)

Subs not used: James Woods, James O’Brien, Derek Prendergast, Lee Steacy

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SHELBOURNE 1 (Dayle Rooney 75′)

DROGHEDA UTD 1 (Sean Brennan pen 90′)

There was late drama at Tolka Park on Monday afternoon with an injury-time penalty handing Drogheda United a share of the spoils.

Shels looked set to move to within a point of their fellow promotion hopefuls thanks to Dayle Rooney’s fine finish in the 75th minute. However, the home side was reduced to ten men five minutes later for a second bookable offence and Mark Doyle won a penalty after he was hauled down by Dean Delany when put through clean on goal.

A poor first half saw little chances of note but Cian Kavanagh probably should have given the home side the lead after just 10 minutes when James English’s delightful cross found him free in the box.

His header, however, was straight into the keeper’s gloves. The second half more than made up for the first in terms of incident but mostly for the wrong reasons. Byrne’s dismissal left a gap in the middle of the Shels midfield and Drogheda took advantage by playing Doyle through.

He proceeded to round Delany but fell to the ground before he could get a strike away. The visitors were screaming for a penalty but the home team called dive. After consultation with his linesman, the referee pointed to the spot and Brennan duly obliged.

Amongst the fracas, Owen Heary was sent to the stands for protesting the decision.

Report courtesy of sseairtricityleague.ie

Shelbourne: Dean Delany, Arran Molloy, Dave Mulcahy, Lorcan Fitzgerald, Derek Prendergast, Mark Hughes, Alan Byrne, Cian Kavanagh (Dayle Rooney 45′), Adam Evans (Reece McEnteer 83′), James English, David O’Sullivan.

Subs not used: Aidan Collins, Shane Farrell, Gavin Boyne, Dylan Grimes, Lee Steacy.

Drogheda Utd: Paul Skinner, Colm Deasy, Conor Kane, Kevin Farragher, Luke Gallagher, Sean Brennan, Chris Lyons, Jake Hyland, Mark Doyle, Ciaran Kelly, Lee Duffy (Gareth McCaffrey 59′)

Subs not used: Kealan Dillon, Lloyd Buckley, Richie Purdy, Victor Ekanem, William Hondermarck, Luka Gratzer