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Welcome along to Friday's Football Daily. I'm David Wilson. Coming up today, Shamrock Rovers concede late on to put their Europa Conference League future in doubt, as they drew one all with coups.
What happened in Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League draw?
Bohemians, Derry City, Droughty United, St. Patrick's Atletic, Dundalk, Galway United, Sliger Rovers, and Waterford are all in action tonight in the League of Ireland, and the Premier League is back as the Champions Arsenal take on last season's championship winners, Coventry City. But first, Shamrock Rovers Are held to a 1-1 draw in Tala by Finnish champions Coops in the Europa Conference League playoff clash. Former Ireland defender Ennis Stevens put the hoops ahead five minutes into the second half before the Finns equalise late on. Speaking to their in-house media channel, head coach Stephen Bradley says that it was a slightly frustrating night for his side.
Some was really good. Um we're obviously a little bit frustrated we had the one off the post as a game. We had one or two other half chances. Um they obviously had spells in the second half as well. Which we knew they would. Um yeah, but some was really good.
It's a busy evening ahead in the League of Ireland men's Premier Division with four games down for decision. Shammock Rovers against the Shelburne is the missing fixture owing to the Hoops' continued exploits in Europe as the chasing pack tried to keep the pressure on Stephen Bradley's side. After ending the Hoops FBI Cup defence last Sunday, St. Patrick's Athletic will look to build on that when they journey up the East Coast to take on Drady United. There's a meeting of last and eighth spot as Sligo Rovers look to cut the six. Point gap to Waterford when they welcome the Blues out west. Two teams that'll be on the way in over recent weeks meeting loud as Dundalk host Golo United, and our live commentary game sees Bohemians host Derry City at Dillyman Park.
Ben Simes will be joined by Vinny Periton at Gantry, and you can listen on Off the Ball on News Talk from seven o'clock and on the Go Loud app. Kickoff is at seven forty-five. And it's a busy night in the League of Ireland First Division.
Which League of Ireland matches are on the schedule tonight?
Finn Harps are home to Cove Ramblers. UCD travelled down to King. Kerry. Treaty United hosts Cork City in an old Munster Clash and Atlone Town travel to Wexford. All games kick off at seven forty-five. Yesterday Troy Parrot sealed a move to Spanish side rail Betis from Azad Alcmar. Reports say the fee is in the region of twenty million euros for the former Belvedere player. The Republic of Ireland striker is said to have intimated that the La Liga outfit were his preferred destination after weeks of speculation. Parrot landed in Seville yesterday afternoon. And signed a five-year contract that will run until 2031, with Betis announcing his arrival on Thursday evening. Having finished in fifth place in a liga last season, Betis will be playing Champions League football this year, a factor that is believed to have swayed Parr to make the move.
And at Thursday's off-the-ball breakfast, Spanish football expert Graham Hunter explained why working under Manuel Pellegrini could be great for Parrett's development.
Would be a wonderful signing. They number one, for your perspectives, he would be working for a coach who makes players better. He he has a just a gigantic um reputation and a proven record, Manuel Pellegrini, for improving footballers. And Troy, if he signs, will be playing for a copper soccer playing team. It would be very, very tough for them to compete for the Up and for decent Aliga position, although every season of Pellegrini they've finished in Europe, which is a record. Nobody's ever done that in the history of Betis before. The Champions League this season.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:35
2
What happened in Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League draw?
0:35–2:07
3
Which League of Ireland matches are on the schedule tonight?
2:07–4:29
4
How did Troy Parrott’s move to Real Betis come together?
4:29–6:00
5
Why is Parrott’s signing seen as a big boost for Betis?
6:00–7:48
6
How will Arsenal approach their Premier League title‑defence against Coventry?
7:48–10:37
7
What new referee rule changes are being introduced this season?
10:37–13:23
8
Are Liverpool’s new signings ready for the physical demands of the Premier League?
13:23–14:57
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