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Welcome on to this week's edition of the LOI wrap-up, I'm Ross Fanagan. On this week's episode, Pats and Bows keep fighting, the relegation battle heats up, and it's the last chance for Eurodreams. But first, in the battle to retain Premier Division status, both Sliger Rovers and Waterford couldn't put a goal between them at the showgrounds. Both sides came close to breaking the deadlock, but neither was successful in what was a massive tense relegation six pointer. Sligerovers are still last on 23 points, but Waterford are on 29 points in eighth place, one point ahead of the promotion relegation spot. While over in Dayman Park, Bohemians and Derry City gave us an instant classic as Bowes won 5 3 in the North Dublin ground.
They were on the front foot in the first half as Michael Duffy net had won midway through, but it was Bose who dealt the big blow as three goals in five minutes from Patrick Hickey, Connor Parsons, and Douglas James Taylor swung the match. To top it off, former Bowes player James Clark saw red soon after for a reckless challenge on Parsons. The County Shribes got one back through Tyler Smith soon after but Ross Tooney put daylight between the two sides as he picked up a brace, including a potential goal of the season late on. A consolation penalty scored by Michael Duffy rounded off the eight-go thriller at Dayman Park. Finney Perth was alongside Ben Sines for our live and exclusive comedy last night and had this to say at full time.
Yeah, it was just it was just what was great about League of Ireland. Was the defending brilliant at times? No. But there was some great goals in it, end to end action. As I said, Derry played their part. But you know what, Ben? When you you lack leadership, you lack the a manager in charge, you lack the structure in your club, players get them silly sending off that they shouldn't have done. I think that was a huge part and the Clark. I think Bowes may have went on and won the game anyway. But You know, but uh dairy players, there's a lot of quality in that draft, they've got to take responsibility for that result themselves. But for Bose, it's all about belief now. It's all about wanting consolidation.
Well, you've consolidated Europe. Now it's about having a little bit of belief. You can get yourself back into a title race. That will be my message to Bose and their staff. Whether this and all is a different thing, but you've got to go after.
Ben also got up at Bohemian's manager, Alan Reynolds, after a big win for his side.
Ah yeah, well look, Connor was getting away from him and look, we've had Clarkey here, he's not a nasty player, he's probably had a frustration, but I think there's a sending off up in Drada a couple of weeks ago and it's pr it's probably similar in that, but so I think it made the decision easy for the referee.
How did the Sligo Rovers vs Waterford six‑point relegation battle end and what does it mean for the table?
Then after that they get a goal and it looks like maybe the game is in the balance again, even up down to ten, and then Ross Tierney does what he's done quite an awful lot of your side. They're two very different goals, but I'm sure it'll both be just as pleasing to you.
Yeah, just aren't giving away the goal. We give away cheap possession and that there was a bit of that in the first half. You know, just keep shifting them, come out of pressure with the ball and they'll eventually get tired and create space. So we're disappointed with that goal to give away, but getting back to Rossi, yeah, like I thought the his first goal was really good against a good keeper. You know, he takes his time and slots it in, but the second one was was class and look he scored one here a few weeks ago, didn't he, in the top class as well.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the preview and overall focus of this LOI Wrap‑Up episode?
0:00–2:53
2
How did the Sligo Rovers vs Waterford six‑point relegation battle end and what does it mean for the table?
2:53–3:57
3
What were the key moments and standout performances in the Bohemians vs Derry City 5‑3 thriller?
3:57–7:10
4
Why do Bohemians fans believe the club can get back into a title race after their recent win?
7:10–11:00
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