Goalkeeper
Barry Ryan (Limerick) – Was handed a late call-up when Shane Cusack pulled up injured in the warm-up but performed admirably and kept Limerick in the game with a couple of top class saves.
Defence
Roddy Collins (Derry City) – The young right back excelled on Friday night, keeping both Cathal Brady and Carl Walshe quiet and also attacked with real purpose when required.
Andy Boyle (Dundalk) – Along with team-mate Brian Gartland, the Lilywhites defender kept Sligo and Danny North very quiet.
Sam Oji (Limerick) – A superb display from the big centre-half who is fast becoming one of the most highly-rated defenders in the league.
Simon Madden (Shamrock Rovers) – Madden’s attacking contribution earned him rave reviews from manager Trevor Croly who compared him afterwards to Dani Alves. Played a crucial role in two of Rovers’ goals with dangerous deliveries.
Brian Lenihan (Cork City) – The full-back is developing into a solid defender and produced another assured performance at Turner’s Cross.
Midfield
Ayman Ben Mohamad (UCD) – Lively on the left and his goal was special. He was full of energy and caused problems every time he was on the ball.
Garry Buckley (Cork City) – Capped a fine performance with the Rebels’ third goal — a half-volley from Colin Healy’s cross.
Craig Walsh (Bohemians) – Worked tirelessly, pressing Rovers as they tried to play the ball out from the back. Combined well with Stephen Beattie when Bohs were going forward. Man of the match for the home side.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) – The winger showed some very neat touches on Derry’s left and was only denied a goal when his first half shot was tipped onto the crossbar.
Forwards
Christy Fagan (St Patrick’s Athletic) – Three goals from three league outings for the Saints striker with a cool finish after Chris Forrester’s lovely flick-on.
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As a Leeds supporter and a massive fan of the book, I have to say this film is a huge letdown. There are some brilliant aspects to it; the performances of Michael Sheen as Clough, Timothy Spall as Taylor, and Jim Broadbent as Sam Longson are brilliant.
However, the idea that the rivalry between Clough and Revie is down to Revie snubbing him at Elland Road is laughable and takes away from the drama of what really happened and indeed the well fleshed out, fictionalized account in David Peace’s novel. A far more interesting film could have been made from focusing on the darker aspects of Clough’s character, and David Peace himself has suggested in could be remade in a style more akin to the Richard Harris film “This Sporting Life”
Really enjoyed the film Michael sheen was majestic !!!! Being a forest fan loved Clough !!!
Really great film, but having read the book it feels like there was a bit of an effort to not upset the Clough family in the same way the book did, which is arguably the best part of the novel seeing the darker sides of Clough’s personality and really ramping up the turmoil that he went through in that time period
I’m a Huddersfield town supporter but I think the book was one of the best sports books I’ve ever read. Brilliantly written.
I really enjoyed the film and the makers deliberately moved away from many aspects of the book. I disliked the book as did the Clough Family and indeed our own J. Giles who sued the author, Peace, successfully.
As a Liverpool supporter, Clough was the biggest thorn in our side. He was, and still is, the greatest manager ever in England. Yes, even above Paisley !
His achievements will never be matched. Taking unfashionable teams to heights they could never have imagined. Derby, winning the old Second and then First Division titles. They were very close getting to the final of the European Cup !
Then Notts Forest ! Who did it all !
Where are these teams now !
All with Peter Taylor, the other genius, at his side.
My favourite sports book, “Provided You Don’t Kiss Me: 20 Years With Brian Clough”, by Duncan Hamilton charts it all !
Cloughie you are missed !
That’s a class book alright … I’d say Duncan had some craic writing it !!!