(10/11) Chapter Seven: Connacht
I finish off in the north-west with visits to Galway Utd and Sligo Rovers
@juliancanny.bsky.social tells me all about the challenges Galway Utd has faced, while in Sligo, I cover Dixie Dean's time at the Showgrounds and Rovers' long quest for the FAI Cup
Not to mention getting hung up about the pronunciation of “one”.
How many words in English that end in a single ‘e’ have it emphasised?
There’s no way it’s “On-Ee”
“I had a bet on Derry… I spoke to the ref…”
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Interesting. The lack of an increase in betting levy may see funding being reduced to Racing & Dogs.
Also the “philanthropic investment” suggests possibly giving tax breaks to the likes of JP and Comers if they fund facilities.
Is this going to be the toughest job for John Russell yet?
Sligo looked poor all over the pitch on Friday, notwithstanding injuries to the likes of Blaney and Hakiki.
Also Atlantic 252 was broadcast on Long Wave so could have been listened to in space never mind rural East Galway!
Hoban and Jamie Gullan linked with us.
Gullan seems fabricated to me.
Hoban might have to come to us with his tail between his legs a bit if Tiernan Lynch is looking to off load him.
The other likely targets have both signed for Bohs… Mountney and Morahan!
To be honest I’m still waiting you to come back on the figure of 60% of matches being postponed between December and January.
I’m still worried about our lack of signings but last season on the opening day we only started 2 new players from Div 1 squad and we had a great season.
@chippie1974.bsky.social I assume you’ve seen this.