SHAMROCK ROVERS AND Derry City each have three representatives in the PFAI Premier Division Team of the Year for 2024, with two players from Shelbourne and one each from Galway, St Pat’s, and Waterford completing the XI.
The team was voted for by the players, with Brendan Clarke (Galway) selected in goal. Pat’s Joe Redmond is picked at right-back, with Josh Honohan of Shamrock Rovers at left-back. The centre-backs are Paddy Barrett of Shels and Mark Connolly of Derry.
Dylan Watts (Shamrock Rovers), Mark Coyle (Shelbourne), and Michael Duffy (Derry) are the midfield trio, while the forwards are Johnny Kenny of Rovers, Pat Hoban of Derry and Padraig Amond of Waterford. The trio are the top three goalscorers in the league with two rounds remaining: Hoban currently leads the way on 14, one ahead of Amond and two clear of Kenny.
Here it is! The PFA Ireland Men's Premier Division Team of the Year as voted for by the players.
— PFA Ireland (@PFAIOfficial) October 22, 2024
Congratulations to all!
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Shelbourne dominate the Women’s Premier Division selection, with all of Pearl Slattery, Keeva Keenan, Alex Kavanagh, and Noelle Murray included. League winners Athlone have two representatives: Jesi Rossman and Madie Gibson.
Also included as Julie-Ann Russell and Eve Dossen of Galway, Jayne Merren of Wexford, Ellen Dolan of Peamount and Joy Ralph of Shamrock Rovers.
Voted for by the players, here is the PFA Ireland Women's Premier Division Team of the Year 2024.
— PFA Ireland (@PFAIOfficial) October 21, 2024
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Ulster style football didn’t do Laois any good. Did his best but probably time for a change of approach.
The Armagh team that won one All Ireland have thought themselves so
good that most of them have tried to earn a living from it ever since.
That Armagh team was monstrous, they were just unfortunate enough to have to big teams in Ulster at the time of their peak, and the latter team having the better manager.
I actually tought they had improved over the last few years. They were very impressive in last years all Ireland and I thought they weren’t too much behind dublin who ended up beating them. It will be interesting to see who takes over the job. Apparently Jason Ryan from the Kildare camp is looking the at the Westmeath job but I think he would be a could fit with Laois. They have a decent panel and he’s a good coach so who know’s.
Undoubtedly had a positive impact on physical preparation, fitness etc but looked inexperienced when it came to tactics and especially reading a game from the line and making effective changes. He will improve in time and will get success most likely with a northern county..