Shamrock Rovers-Dublin City - my ratings
Robbie Horgan: 4.5
One derives no pleasure from pointing out the decline (hopefully temporary) of an all-time great, but at the moment Robbie is, frankly, a liability. Dropped more than he caught, almost gave away two goals and needs a rest.
Barry Burke: 8
Growing into the full-back role and beginning to look solid. Stephen Grant tormented him a bit when he came on, but Barry stuck to the task and came out on top.
Wes Byrne: 8
Far, far better than recent games. Got stuck in defensively and surged forward on numerous occasions, linking up nicely with Foy. Should have scored at least once, though.
Ben Whelehan: 8
Both centre-halves dealt with rough treatment from the ref and Elbows Molloy without ever losing their composure. Commanding in the air and strong on the ground.
Derek Griffin: 8
During another brave and composed performance, Derek displayed a previously unguessed-at willingness and ability to set up and join in attacks.
Cathal O'Conor: 8.5
Some excellent work on the ball, Cottsy's eye for a killer pass (coupled with his relentless work-rate) may bring him to the attention of many bigger clubs. Let's hope that doesn't happen for some time.
Keith Foy: 8
Did well down the left, but even better when pushing on to support O'Neill as a support striker, but should have scored twice in the second half. Commitment and skill represents a winning equation.
Paul Crowley: 8.5
Pulled the strings for City in midfield, and cut the Hoops' strings to equal effect. Another one who should have scored, though. The pick of City's ex-Rovers contingent.
Jason Colwell: 7.5
Nice to hear his time at Rovers celebrated in song by the home fans early in the game. Did his job well, in a performance that was almost error-free.
Terry Gleeson: 7.5
I've had my doubts about him in the past, but he proved me wrong last night. Wide repertoire of passes coupled with steely determination. Shame he was forced off early after some hefty challenges from the Rovers midfield.
Gary O'Neill: 9.5 - Man of the Match
No comment, as I've run out of superlatives.
SUBS:
Dom Tierney: 6
Didn't do anything wrong in his eighteen minutes on the field. Rovers' PA announcer called him "Don Tiernan" at half-time, and "Den Tierney" when he came on.
Dave McGill: 4
Very, very unprofessional to do what he did, when he did. Sent off almost as soon as he came on for a high, two-footed challenged in which (in fairness) he won the ball, but could have broken Doyle's leg if he hadn't.
Philly Hughes: 7
Carried on where Gary O'Neill had left off for the last few minutes.
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Jaysis lads
How can you award any keeper 4.5 when they concede nothing?
Ok perhaps he had a below par game, but he conceded no goals and lest you forget you collected a valuable League point. 4 points out of 6 is not exactly a bad return from your last 2 games. Keep it up and stay in the Premier.
We'll be joining you as soon as possible :D
P.S. Robbie Horgan is a legend. He was rumoured to be joining us at one point before he signed for ye.
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Brendan Kennedy is a former Shamrock Rovers reserve goalkeeper who used to play for Cherry Orchard and is also Mark Kennedy's brother.
Mark sponsored him last year at Dublin City according to a copy of the program I saw .
