Clubs gambling partnerships not at odds with FAI stance - LOI chief
The FAI last month confirmed they have decided not to strike commercial deals with betting firms. By Gavin Cooney Thursday 11 Mar 2021, 7:15 AM Mar 11th 2021, 7:15 AM 2,563 Views 1 Comment
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Image: Lorraine O Sullivan/INPHO
LEAGUE OF IRELAND Director Mark Scanlon has no problems with clubs striking sponsorship agreements with gambling companies, in spite of the FAI’s own decision not to strike a similar sponsorship deal of their own.
Shamrock Rovers announced a new shirt sponsorship with a betting firm yesterday, while the name of a separate gambling company will also appear on Dundalk’s shirts this season.
); We’re probably in their heads more than we know - Rovers boss dismisses Hoban s proper league claim
The Dundalk forward disputes the validity of Rovers’ title triumph last year, but it’s not cutting ice with Stephen Bradley. Gavin Cooney By Gavin Cooney Thursday 11 Mar 2021, 12:08 PM Mar 11th 2021, 12:08 PM 4,490 Views 1 Comment
Stephen Bradley.
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PRE-SEASON’S SIMMERING tensions were cranked up a couple of weeks ago by Dundalk striker Pat Hoban, who dismissed Shamrock Rovers’ title triumph in 2020′s Covid-shortened season.
“It’s a proper league, isn’t it?” Hoban told Dundalk FC’s official website ahead of 2021′s reversion to a full fixture list. “You’re telling me that winning the league after 18 games is winning a league? It’s not. It’s like
Filippo does not pick the team - Giovagnoli set for reduced role at Dundalk
Shane Keegan has been named as team manager ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League season. By James Rogers Tuesday 9 Mar 2021, 6:25 PM Mar 9th 2021, 6:25 PM 10,887 Views 1 Comment
Filippo Giovagnoli (file pic).
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FILIPPO GIOVAGNOLI is set to have a reduced role at Dundalk FC this season with Shane Keegan named as team manager ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League season.
The Italian, who had previously been coaching at the Metropolitan Oval Academy in New York, was a shock appointment as Vinny Perth’s successor last August following his departure from Oriel Park.