Ten man Shelbourne hold Rovers to a scoreless draw
Ten man Shelbourne maintained their top of the table status, holding champions Shamrock Rovers to yet another scoreless draw at Tolka Park.
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Stephen Bradley: Aaron Greene is league's 'most in-form forward'
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley hailed his striker Aaron Greene as the most "in-form" attacker in the country after his two goals set the champions on the road to an away win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.
LOI preview: Derry challenged to conquer the Hoops
The upcoming double round of games will pit the title challengers against each other, beginning with tonight's televised clash of Derry City and champions Shamrock Rovers.
Eoin Doyle: Imperfect pitch and recruiting injury-prone players have held Derry City back
The pitch at the Brandywell and a spate of injury issues are the two main factors that have prevented Derry City from pushing on to another level over a longer-term period, according to former St Patrick's Athletic striker Eoin Doyle.
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.
LOI preview: Shebourne aim to maintain lead at top in televised Dublin derby
The second series of matches in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division matches begin tonight, with league leaders Shelbourne hosting Bohemians in a Dublin derby in front of the RTÉ cameras.
Shamrock Rovers' second-half display leaves Stephen Bradley purring
The half-time team talk of Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley seemed to provide the spark for the SSE Premier Division champions as they secured three points and the Dublin derby bragging rights in their victory over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night.
Eoin Doyle: No better man than Alan Reynolds to rally Bohemians troops for his derby debut as manager
If Bohemians are to get the immediate benefit of a new manager bounce, it won't have been better timed given a trip to Tallaght to face derby rivals Shamrock Rovers is their next assignment.