Premier Division Archives - League of Ireland

Sligo Rovers: ‘Eleven weeks is simply a remarkable period to go without a home league fixture.’

- July 20, 2018 4

The #bitored firstly wish to confirm our match with Dundalk on Sunday has been postponed due to the Lilywhites progressing in Europe. The postponement means 77 days will be the gap between our last home game with Waterford (30th June) and the next one St Patrick's Athletic (15th September). Eleven weeks

Kenny Shiels: “We need to stay in the tie as long as we can because if we do that and can nick one ourselves, that would certainly ask the question.”

- July 19, 2018 1

City have a huge job on their hands as they travel to Belarus this week attempting to overturn a 2-0 Europa League first leg deficit at Dinamo Minsk. Whilst not insurmountable, there is no doubting that the Candystripes will need to be a bit more adventurous than they were at the

Martin Russell releases statement as he leaves Bray Wanderers

- July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 1

Martin Russell – Statement Due to the constraints and unrealistic circumstances that have unfolded in recent times at Bray Wanderers FC, it is with deep regret that I have made the decision to resign as manager. I would like to thank all the staff, supporters and players for their efforts whilst at

Dundalk’s Patrick Hoban named the League of Ireland player of the month for June

- July 17, 2018 0

Dundalk striker Patrick Hoban has claimed the SSE Airtricity League/Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland Player of the Month for June. The 26-year-old has been in blistering form since returning from England to join the Lilywhites for a second spell last November. Hoban is out on his own at the top of the

Bray Wanderers thrown out of Irn Bru Cup and banned from signing players

- July 16, 2018 1

The Football Association of Ireland confirms that sanctions will be imposed on Bray Wanderers FC with immediate effect following the club's failure to meet an agreed deadline of settling monies owed to players. FAI officials were engaged with the club over the weekend in an effort to resolve the issue of

PFAI confirm Bray Wanderers have not received their agreed payments by 5pm deadline

- July 16, 2018 0

The PFAI have today confirmed that Bray Wanderers players have not received their payments by the 5pm deadline. More to follow. We can confirm at 5pm today none of our members in Bray Wanderers were paid outstanding monies owed. — PFA Ireland (@PFAIOfficial) July 16, 2018

Wexford part company with manager Damian Locke

- July 14, 2018 1

Wexford FC have parted company with manager Damian Locke after only one season in charge. The club released the following statement : Wexford FC wishes to advise that first team manager Damian Locke has left the club by mutual consent. We would like to thank Damian sincerely for his hard work and contribution

A piece for Bray Wanderers fans: ‘Don’t fear the reaper’

- July 14, 2018 2

‘’All our times have come / Here, but now they’ve gone / Seasons don’t fear the reaper / Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain.’’ The above lyrics are from a famous song by the Blue Oyster Cult called ‘’Don’t Fear the Reaper’’. The song isn’t about football [it’s

Gerard Lyttle gets much needed win against Bohemians

- July 14, 2018 1

A Friday the 13th nightmare for The Gypsies as Sligo Rovers blow the relegation battle wide open with a huge 3-0 victory at Dalymount Park The only SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening threw up a massive encounter at the wrong end of the table as both Bohemians and Sligo Rovers

PFAI release statement on behalf of Bray Wanderers players confirming strike action

- July 13, 2018 1

It is with great regret that we release this statement. We had sincerely hoped that we could resolve the unsatisfactory payment situation at the club, but despite weeks of negotiations by the PFA Ireland on our behalf, these efforts have proven fruitless. It is now seven weeks (25th May 2018), since we