Shamrock Rovers finish with a flourish to seal four-in-a-row

Shamrock Rovers sealed their fourth SSE Airtricty Premier Division title in a row, matching the famous Hoops side of the 1980s, with two dramatic late goals to spark wild celebrations in the away end at Richmond Park.

In what was billed as a potential title decider, a slight stretch perhaps with the visitors having an ace up their sleeve of a game in hand on the chasing pack, coupled with St. Pat's facing the prospect of a tough final game at the Ryan McBride Brandywell against Derry City, substitutes Aaron Green and Graham Burke earned all three title winning points.

On the pitch it was played with all the blood and thunder of a winner-takes-all clash as a crowd of 5,022 - including the Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny - watched on keenly.

Also a mention must go to Stephen Bradley, who will also become the first manager to take a side to four-in-a-row, with the legendary Rovers side splitting the achievement between two managers in Jim McLaughlin and Dermot Keely.

St Patrick's Athletic 0-2 Shamrock Rovers: Graham Burke scores the insurance goal and Rovers will retain their Premier Division crown, winning the second four-in-a-row in the club's history. #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/K9cN9raV9H

The Hoops boss knew prior to kick-off that a point would be enough to essentially seal his place in history thanks to their far superior goal difference and got the job done in an enthralling encounter.

With just a couple of minutes played Neil Farrugia, whose timely return has been a massive boost for the champions, delivered a low cross from the left wing, finding skipper Ronan Finn, who cleverly reversed the ball back to Johnny Kenny on the penalty spot.

The pacey front man spun and shot all in one motion but narrowly missed the