IT’S THAT TIME of the week again as we look back on the weekend’s SSE Airtricity League action. Our team of reporters pick out the star performers from the latest round of fixtures.
Goalkeeper
Morgan Treacy / INPHO
Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO
Paul Hunt (Longford Town) - The Town stopper was by far the busier of the two goalkeepers at Oriel Park but fully deserved his clean sheet, making a host of late saves to shut-out Dundalk. His two stops to deny Sean Maguire were excellent.
Hugh Douglas (Bray Wanderers) - Has really established himself since moving from UCD and is now a key member of Bray’s defence. Solid throughout against Drogheda and popped up with the winning goal.
Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
Alan Bennett (Cork City)- John Caulfield’s men came away with the points from Sligo and their solid defensive performance was central to that. Bennett in particular was excellent at the back.
Conor Powell (Longford Town) - Playing in an unfamiliar centre back role, Powell helped the Longford rearguard keep a very commendable clean sheet against the Lilywhites. As Dundalk deployed their new strikers late on, Powell made some crucial late clearances.
Midfielders
Morgan Treacy / INPHO
Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO
Aymen Ben Mohamed (Longford Town) - Deployed in central midfield, the youngster found himself up against a formidable Dundalk midfield. But the ex-UCD player excelled, getting on the ball and constantly looking to make up ground with some strong running.
James Chambers (St Pat’s) - Alongside Brennan, Chambers largely bossed the midfield, and his industrious work throughout saw the visitors stunt Rovers’ attempt to formulate any momentum.
Liam Miller (Cork City) - The former Irish international was the architect of Cork’s attacks, and ensured that Sligo Rovers had very few chances throughout the evening.
Killian Brennan (St Pat’s) - The midfielder seems to relish facing his siblings, and Friday was no different. He pressed both Gary McCabe and Patrick Cregg throughout, forcing them to hurry their passes, while he dominated brother Ryan for the most part. Also came within inches of opening the scoring in the first half with a thunderous strike from 30-yards that bounced off the Rovers post.
Lee-J Lynch (Limerick) - Lynch has hit peak fitness now and looks to be very lively. Kept possession well and picked out a number of incisive passes against Bohs. The former Hamilton midfielder pressed high and won the ball back time after time.
Forwards
James Crombie / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
Jake Kelly (Bohemians) - Linked up well with Paddy Kavanagh, Karl Moore and Ismahil Akinade. Impressive work rate and huge threat in behind for Keith Long’s men. Scored a brace to give Bohs every chance of securing three points.
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IT’S THAT TIME of the week again as we look back on the weekend’s SSE Airtricity League action. Our team of reporters pick out the star performers from the latest round of fixtures.
Goalkeeper
Paul Hunt (Longford Town) - The Town stopper was by far the busier of the two goalkeepers at Oriel Park but fully deserved his clean sheet, making a host of late saves to shut-out Dundalk. His two stops to deny Sean Maguire were excellent.
Defenders
Hugh Douglas (Bray Wanderers) - Has really established himself since moving from UCD and is now a key member of Bray’s defence. Solid throughout against Drogheda and popped up with the winning goal.
Alan Bennett (Cork City) - John Caulfield’s men came away with the points from Sligo and their solid defensive performance was central to that. Bennett in particular was excellent at the back.
Conor Powell (Longford Town) - Playing in an unfamiliar centre back role, Powell helped the Longford rearguard keep a very commendable clean sheet against the Lilywhites. As Dundalk deployed their new strikers late on, Powell made some crucial late clearances.
Midfielders
Aymen Ben Mohamed (Longford Town) - Deployed in central midfield, the youngster found himself up against a formidable Dundalk midfield. But the ex-UCD player excelled, getting on the ball and constantly looking to make up ground with some strong running.
James Chambers (St Pat’s) - Alongside Brennan, Chambers largely bossed the midfield, and his industrious work throughout saw the visitors stunt Rovers’ attempt to formulate any momentum.
Liam Miller (Cork City) - The former Irish international was the architect of Cork’s attacks, and ensured that Sligo Rovers had very few chances throughout the evening.
Killian Brennan (St Pat’s) - The midfielder seems to relish facing his siblings, and Friday was no different. He pressed both Gary McCabe and Patrick Cregg throughout, forcing them to hurry their passes, while he dominated brother Ryan for the most part. Also came within inches of opening the scoring in the first half with a thunderous strike from 30-yards that bounced off the Rovers post.
Lee-J Lynch (Limerick) - Lynch has hit peak fitness now and looks to be very lively. Kept possession well and picked out a number of incisive passes against Bohs. The former Hamilton midfielder pressed high and won the ball back time after time.
Forwards
Jake Kelly (Bohemians) - Linked up well with Paddy Kavanagh, Karl Moore and Ismahil Akinade. Impressive work rate and huge threat in behind for Keith Long’s men. Scored a brace to give Bohs every chance of securing three points.
Mark Timlin (Derry City) – Friday’s double has brought Timlin’s tally for the season to eight as he continues to lead from the front.
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