RONAN FINN HAS been named SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for April.
Finn has been rewarded for his excellent form last month, during which the Dundalk midfielder netted on five occasions to help the champions to cement their place at the top of the Premier Division as they chase a third consecutive title.
The 28-year-old midfielder has been to the forefront of Dundalk’s campaign so far, with his performances ensuring that the Lilywhites haven’t struggled in the absence of last season’s star man Richie Towell, who departed for Brighton in the off-season.
Currently in his second season with Stephen Kenny’s side since leaving Shamrock Rovers, Finn has picked up the award for the first time in his career. Last season, his Dundalk team-mates David McMillan, Daryl Horgan and Towell (on three separate occasions) received the honour.
“It’s my first time to win it so I’m delighted,” said Finn. “A few of the lads in the squad have won one and I’ve had a couple of seconds so it’s nice to finally win one.
“April was a good month for us as a team, we picked up some good results and we have kept that good form going. We’ve been playing well. Standards are high and the hunger is still definitely there. Stephen made sure that never slipped.”
Finn beat off competition from Galway United striker Vinny Faherty, who finished second, and Dundalk team-mate Daryl Horgan (third) to win the award.
Dundalk, who travel to face Finn Harps tomorrow evening, currently have a four-point lead over Cork City at the summit of the table.
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Nice touch, shame he left the prem he still had a lot to offer the league
Did he though? I mean really? His last season at Liverpool he was brutal
Liverpool were pretty much brutal all over the park last season. A better manager would have used him to great effect but Brendan ‘whats tactics’ Rodgers hasn’t the brain.
I’d have to disagree. I think he became a spent force. I honestly believe almost winning the league took everything out of him.
LARS. I’d say the Riot Squad are a right wild bunch altogether.
I thought he was a red head!!
Earn your respect ! Seems more like he’s trying to buy it
If Steven Gerrard was really as ordinary on the field as you and those like you constantly remind everyone else, you wouldn’t feel compelled to do so on literally every single article that’s written about him. All he’s done is buy a few beers to acknowledge the 4th july but even that gesture is scrutinised. Bit pathetic really.
Sad person? People like you always find the negative in a story
maybe he should bought prawn sandwiches…
Tell me where the positive is in the story ?
there’s a positive for the lads who got free gargle.
Nothing more then a PR stunt Paul
granted but free gargle has to be a positive
Likes his beer. Makes punching the DJ all the more enjoyable.
Those are nice beers as well. I’d love a few stones now
Sountzzz