Game Of Two Halves

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It's been a rollercoaster year in the League of Ireland

The outstanding LOI players who've shone in 2024

No teams have stood out from the rest in this rollercoaster League of Ireland season, but some individuals have had exceptional campaigns to rise above their peers.

Soccer • 17 Oct 24

Shelbourne's star goalkeeper Amanda McQuillan collects the ball in a crowded box in her side's clash with Shamrock Rovers last month in the Avenir All-Island Cup

Data dive: Mean defences hallmark of top LOI teams

Many of Europe's big leagues are kicking off this time of year with comments about how nothing can be won in August. But in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division in Ireland, a lot will be decided this weekend.

Soccer • 17 Aug 24

Galway United are making strides in both the men's and women's game

By the numbers: The impressive resurgence of Galway Utd

Galway has often been credited as being one of the country's premier dual code counties. They are proving this again in 2024 but rather than in Gaelic games, it has been shown in the Men's and Women's League of Ireland Premier Divisions.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

Damien Duff has transformed the fortunes of Shelbourne

Data dive: The numbers behind Shelbourne's rise

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division's only unbeaten run came to an end last week, with Shelbourne the last runner to fall. However, over the longer distance, Damien Duff's team have shown they possess the staying power to mount a title challenge.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Wexford's Aoibheann Clancy takes a selfie with fellow representatives of teams from the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division

Women's LOI: The key priorities for each club

Change has happened very fast for the SSE Airtricity Women's League of Ireland in recent years and the new season promises to be no different. So what might the priority for each manager be this season? We take a look.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Patrick Hoban and Ruairí Keating will look to make a mark at their new clubs

Derry and Pat's look to Hoban and Keating for goal rush

Can Patrick Hoban and Ruairí Keating be the signings for Derry City and St Pat's Athletic that can add that bit more in terms of a sustained Premier Division challenge this term?

Soccer • 11 Feb 24

Full stadiums are becoming the norm in the League of Ireland

Late goals, exciting youth and the growth of the LoI

As we approach another new SSE Airtricity League season, Game Of Two Halves take a look at some of the reasons behind the growing crowds and interest in the domestic scene.

Soccer • 24 Jan 24

Can Bohs snap their poor away form at Tallaght Stadium next week?

From goal shy to travel sick - Assessing title chasers

What would it take for any of the other four top-half sides to usurp Shamrock Rovers' four-in-a-row ambitions? Game of Two Halves take a look at the key factors for each team.

Soccer • 24 Aug 23

Jordan Flores scores Bohemians' first goal of a 3-1 victory over Drogheda in March

He who scores first wins - Bohs' formula for success

Bohemians have come back to the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division early in the 2023 season and they have done so by scoring first and defending a lead.

Soccer • 05 May 23

Women's Premier Division: Five set to challenge

Up to five clubs could challenge for the Women's Premier Division as the new season gets set to begin. Here Game Of Two Halves look at the positives and negatives of the leading sides.

Soccer • 04 Mar 23