JULY 2017 ROUND UP:
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Disappointing draw at home to Finn Harps in the league to start the month. Goals from Graham Burke and Chris Fagan in a back and forth encounter which finished 2-2.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Graham Burke
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Biggest game of the season away to Celtic at Parkhead in the Champions League Champions 2nd qualifying round first leg. Having fallen 2-0 behind, I was delighted with a late away goal from Diego Franco to bring us back to Tallaght Stadium still with a chance of qualifying for the next round.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Diego Franco
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With a league match squashed in between both legs against Celtic, I was not surprised to see us put in such a lethargic performance, falling 3-0 behind at half time. Our second half display was better but we fell to a 3-2 defeat with both goals coming from Chris Fagan.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Connolly
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We made our first signing of the transfer window, signing Scottish left back, Stephen Hendrie, on a free transfer after his contract with West Ham expired. I have allowed Bobby Moseley, to go on loan to Waterford as a result of this.
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Our 2nd signing of the transfer window was Right Winger, Jack Dunn who also signed on a free transfer after his contract with Liverpool expired. I have ternimated the loan of Craig Thomson as a result of this as Craig requested to leave due to a frustration at a lack of opportunities.
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The second leg of our Champions League qualification tie ended with the same result as we fell to another 2-1 defeat. Although disappointed, I am very happy with how my side acquitted themselves against one of Europe's most prestigious clubs and over 2 league we more than competed with the Scottish champions. Chris Fagan with the goal on the night but our European campaign is over prematurely this season.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Brandon Miele
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A very entertaining league encounter away to Galway United followed our Champions League exploits. We ran out 3-2 winners but in truth either side could have won as it was end to end throughout. 2 goals from Chris Fagan and a debut goal for Jack Dunn provided us with the victory.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Connolly
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A top of the table clash finished out the month at home to Dundalk in the league. We ran out 2-1 winners in a really close encounter which put us back top of the table with a game in hand. Goals from Jack Dunn and Ryan Connolly.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Connolly
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We completed our 3rd signing of the window with Jake Clarke-Salter signing on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired. The centre back will provide competition to David Webster, Arnin Aganovic and Diego Franco for the 2 starting spots at CB. Sean Heaney has signed for Sligo Rovers on loan for the rest of the season as a result of this.
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A poor draw to Finn Harps and defeat to Derry City saw us drop to 2nd in the table behind Dundalk but back-to-back wins at the end of the month to Galway United and Dundalk ensured we finished the month back at the top of the table, 2 points clear of Dundalk with a game in hand. We put in a sterling effort over 2 legs against Celtic in our Champions League qualifier and I couldn't have asked more of the squad. We are scheduled to play 7 league games in August and will also play Shelbourne in the Senior Challenge Cup 3rd round.
TOP GOALSCORERS (SEASON) - Chris Fagan (9), Lewis Hardcastle (4), Diego Franco (3), Graham Burke (3)
PLAYER OF THE MONTH - Ryan Connolly (man of the match in 3 of our 6 games this month, Ryan had an excellent month in July)
MANAGERIAL WIN RATE - 33% (2 wins from 6)
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I have been offered my first interview with another club as League One club Coventry City are interested in meeting to discuss their current managerial vacancy. I am seriously contemplating whether to accept their invitation as the thoughts of attempting to return Coventry City to the Premier League really appeals to me. The disappointment of being knocked out of Europe early on and having the chance to manage in England and at a time where the league is 2 weeks from beginning may be too much to resist. Although, on the flip side the chance to win back-to-back league titles with Shamrock Rovers and loyalty to the club make it a really tough decision.
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Disappointing draw at home to Finn Harps in the league to start the month. Goals from Graham Burke and Chris Fagan in a back and forth encounter which finished 2-2.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Graham Burke
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Biggest game of the season away to Celtic at Parkhead in the Champions League Champions 2nd qualifying round first leg. Having fallen 2-0 behind, I was delighted with a late away goal from Diego Franco to bring us back to Tallaght Stadium still with a chance of qualifying for the next round.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Diego Franco
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With a league match squashed in between both legs against Celtic, I was not surprised to see us put in such a lethargic performance, falling 3-0 behind at half time. Our second half display was better but we fell to a 3-2 defeat with both goals coming from Chris Fagan.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Connolly
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We made our first signing of the transfer window, signing Scottish left back, Stephen Hendrie, on a free transfer after his contract with West Ham expired. I have allowed Bobby Moseley, to go on loan to Waterford as a result of this.
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Our 2nd signing of the transfer window was Right Winger, Jack Dunn who also signed on a free transfer after his contract with Liverpool expired. I have ternimated the loan of Craig Thomson as a result of this as Craig requested to leave due to a frustration at a lack of opportunities.
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The second leg of our Champions League qualification tie ended with the same result as we fell to another 2-1 defeat. Although disappointed, I am very happy with how my side acquitted themselves against one of Europe's most prestigious clubs and over 2 league we more than competed with the Scottish champions. Chris Fagan with the goal on the night but our European campaign is over prematurely this season.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Brandon Miele
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A very entertaining league encounter away to Galway United followed our Champions League exploits. We ran out 3-2 winners but in truth either side could have won as it was end to end throughout. 2 goals from Chris Fagan and a debut goal for Jack Dunn provided us with the victory.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Connolly
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A top of the table clash finished out the month at home to Dundalk in the league. We ran out 2-1 winners in a really close encounter which put us back top of the table with a game in hand. Goals from Jack Dunn and Ryan Connolly.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Ryan Connolly
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We completed our 3rd signing of the window with Jake Clarke-Salter signing on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired. The centre back will provide competition to David Webster, Arnin Aganovic and Diego Franco for the 2 starting spots at CB. Sean Heaney has signed for Sligo Rovers on loan for the rest of the season as a result of this.
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A poor draw to Finn Harps and defeat to Derry City saw us drop to 2nd in the table behind Dundalk but back-to-back wins at the end of the month to Galway United and Dundalk ensured we finished the month back at the top of the table, 2 points clear of Dundalk with a game in hand. We put in a sterling effort over 2 legs against Celtic in our Champions League qualifier and I couldn't have asked more of the squad. We are scheduled to play 7 league games in August and will also play Shelbourne in the Senior Challenge Cup 3rd round.
TOP GOALSCORERS (SEASON) - Chris Fagan (9), Lewis Hardcastle (4), Diego Franco (3), Graham Burke (3)
PLAYER OF THE MONTH - Ryan Connolly (man of the match in 3 of our 6 games this month, Ryan had an excellent month in July)
MANAGERIAL WIN RATE - 33% (2 wins from 6)
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I have been offered my first interview with another club as League One club Coventry City are interested in meeting to discuss their current managerial vacancy. I am seriously contemplating whether to accept their invitation as the thoughts of attempting to return Coventry City to the Premier League really appeals to me. The disappointment of being knocked out of Europe early on and having the chance to manage in England and at a time where the league is 2 weeks from beginning may be too much to resist. Although, on the flip side the chance to win back-to-back league titles with Shamrock Rovers and loyalty to the club make it a really tough decision.