The First Team returned to training today, the first step in the FAI’s programme to ensure a safe return for soccer which will see Rovers face, Bohemians, Dundalk and Cork City in a friendly tournament. All four clubs will play in a behind closed doors competition, likely at the Aviva Stadium, before the league resumes. A date…
The Football Association of Ireland announces that all the COVID-19 tests carried out on players and staff at four SSE Airtricity League clubs have returned negative results as the Association continues to work on a pathway for a safer return for all football in Ireland. FAI Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne received the results today…
Irish football took the first steps on the pathway to a safer return for all football when testing for COVID-19 began on Monday as part of the pilot programme and tournament for the four SSE Airtricity League clubs who will compete in Europe this year as Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, Dundalk and Bohemians prepare for…
Shamrock Rovers welcomes the FAI plans to prepare for a resumption of the League of Ireland at the earliest possible date. The document entitled “Return to Football” | Behind Closed Doors issued yesterday by the FAI following consultation with all clubs and the Players Association, guidelines are now in place to help clubs get prepared for the…
What’s happening around the world is frightening and unprecedented, Part of the solution is to give up every day freedoms we take for granted but it is so important we adhere to the HSE guidelines and messages from the Government if things are to get back to normal again. Together we have the chance to…
As per the directive from the FAI, all footballing activities at Shamrock Rovers F.C. will cease with immediate effect and remain closed down until 29th March. We had three home games at Tallaght Stadium scheduled during this period; Finn Harps in the Premier Division on 13th March and Drogheda United 14th March and Wexford 28th…
Congratulations to the Hoops midfielder Jack Byrne who has been voted the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for February 2020. Last year’s PFAI Player of the Year has picked up where he left off – hitting a sublime winner to see off reigning champions Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium. The Ireland…
Hoops Head Coach Stephen Bradley shared his thoughts on last week home win and tomorrow night’s game in The Showgrounds against Sligo Rovers, 8pm kick off. Everybody must have been delighted with a fantastic win over Dundalk last week? “Your dressing room is always happy after a victory and when it’s a close rivalry like…
Q&A with Stephen Bradley on Monday’s win away at Waterford, and this evening’s home game v Dundalk. Kick-off in Tallaght Stadium is at 7.45pm. Were you pleased with another win in Waterford on Monday night? “I was delighted because it was a quick turnaround. Waterford is a difficult place to go at the best of…
Stephen Bradley gave his thoughts on last Friday’s home win and this evening’s game away v Waterford FC. Kick off at the RSC is 7pm. What did you take out of Friday’s 6-0 win over Cork City? “I’m delighted with the six goals and the clean sheet but having watched it back I thought we…
