LOI round up: Bohemians end Shelbourne's unbeaten run for much-needed win
Bohemians have given top of the table Shelbourne their first defeat of the season with a 2-1 win over their rivals at Tolka Park.
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Damien Duff: Fans need to behave amid funding urgency in the LOI
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff believes much-needed investment into the League of Ireland could be curtailed if fan behaviour continues to make the wrong headlines.
'There has to be a blanket ban on the pyro' until protocols are put in place - Graham Gartland
In an ideal world, the aftermath of Friday's clash between Drogheda United and Shelbourne would have focused on an entertaining night on the pitch and a dramatic ending following Sean Boyd's late equaliser for Damien Duff's current SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders.
Shelbourne and Damien Duff condemn throwing of object which struck linesman
Shelbourne have offered an apology to the linemsan struck by an object thrown from the away section during their 2-2 draw at Drogheda United and condemned the actions of the individual responsible for the incident.
Linesman struck by object thrown from away end mars Shelbourne draw at Drogheda United
There was late drama aplenty at Weavers Park but Sean Boyd's late goal was overshadowed by an incident which saw assistant referee Dermot Broughton struck by an object thrown from the away section.
Damien Duff a transformative figure for Shelbourne and the league
All the best players do the simple things well - the basics.
Conan Byrne: Kerry finding their feet after baptism of fire
The main headline from these early weeks of the League of Ireland centre around the outstanding start that Shelbourne have made to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division campaign.
Shels boss Damien Duff exults in 'amazing' point after sickness epidemic
Shelbourne and Derry City didn't provide a thrilling spectacle in Tolka Park this afternoon yet both managers sounded overjoyed with their team's performances, albeit for different reasons.