The story of one of Irish football s greatest servants and how he almost chose GAA
Updated Jan 10th 2021, 3:00 PM
WHEN IT COMES to League of Ireland players, it’s hard to think of many, past or present, who have had as successful or distinguished a career as Gary Rogers.
After playing his final game last month the concluding match of Dundalk’s Europa League campaign against Arsenal he announced his retirement.
Only one player, Waterford and Limerick legend Al Finucane, made more appearances than Rogers in League of Ireland history.
And the Navan native can look back on his career with great satisfaction five Premier Division titles and five FAI Cup triumphs are among his many accolades.
Irish midfielder set for possibly the biggest game in the club s 73-year history
Adam McDonnell could feature for Boreham Wood in the FA Cup today. Paul Fennessy By Paul Fennessy Saturday 9 Jan 2021, 8:00 AM Jan 9th 2021, 8:00 AM 35,030 Views 8 Comments
Adam McDonnell pictured playing for Ipswich in 2017.
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IT DOESN’T get much bigger for Boreham Wood FC than a day like this afternoon.
The club, who are currently 11th in the National League, the fifth tier of English football, make their first-ever appearance in the FA Cup third round.
They are overwhelming underdogs against Championship club Millwall, with the match kicking off at 12pm live on BT Sport Extra.
Raivis Jurkovskis is the latest addition as the Lilywhites overhaul their squad. By Gavin Cooney Friday 8 Jan 2021, 9:31 AM Jan 8th 2021, 9:31 AM 6,033 Views 3 Comments
File photo of Jurkovskis playing for Latvia in an U21 International against England in 2019.
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THE OVERHAUL OF Dundalk’s squad continues apace with the club today confirming the signing of Latvian international defender Raivis Andris Jurkovskis.
Jurkovskis is 24, and has made 13 senior international appearances. He is a full-back, and is added to the squad following the departures of long-serving duo Sean Gannon and Dane Massey. Gannon has joined Shamrock Rovers, while Massey announced his departure from the club yesterday.
Benson and Desmond give St Pat s a double dose of good news for 2021
The pair have signed new contracts to stay at Richmond Park for another League of Ireland season. By Paul Dollery Friday 8 Jan 2021, 1:44 PM Jan 8th 2021, 1:44 PM 2,536 Views 0 Comments
St Pat s duo Robbie Benson and Lee Desmond.
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ROBBIE BENSON AND Lee Desmond have boosted St Patrick’s Athletic’s prospects for 2021 by signing new contracts which will keep the pair at Richmond Park for the forthcoming season.
Both regarded as key men for the Saints, the loss of either player would have been a considerable blow to manager Stephen O’Donnell.