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Ronan Finn (L) salutes the crowd at Tallaght Stadium

Bullish Hoops take heart from opening-night stalemate

Ronan Finn says Shamrock Rovers are aiming for the knockout stages after their opening night stalemate in the Europa Conference League campaign.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

The Shamrock Rovers manager was satisfied with his side's performance at Derry

Bradley lambasts league for not pushing Derry game back

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley felt a point at Derry City on Friday was a satisfactory result in the midst of a hectic week for his side but felt the league authorities showed "zero leadership" in not pushing the game back.

Soccer • 13 Aug 22

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Alan Mannus endured a busy Friday evening

Mannus helps Hoops to share of spoils at Derry City

Derry City and SSE Airtricity League leaders Shamrock Rovers drew 0-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

Sean Hoare celebrates after scoring his side's second goal

Rovers beat Harps to level unbeaten record

Shamrock Rovers equaled the all-time League of Ireland unbeaten run when they hit the 30-mark with a somewhat controversial victory at luckless Finn Harps.

Soccer • 30 Apr 21

Jack Byrne during the Extra.ie FAI Cup final

Jack Byrne voted Personality of the Year

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne has been voted 2020 SSE Airtricity/SWAI Personality of the Year.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

Alan Mannus proved the hero in the Europa League penalty shoot-out against Ilves

'Enjoying my football' - Mannus eyes future with Hoops

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Alan Mannus said that he is not thinking about retirement and is enjoying his football with the League of Ireland champions.

Soccer • 17 Dec 20

Ronan Finn of Shamrock Rovers in action against Ciarán Coll of Derry City

Derry boss Devine takes positives from defeat

Derry City manager Declan Devine sees plenty off reasons to be positive despite his side's 2-1 defeat to Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday.

Soccer • 10 Aug 20

Alan Mannus (L) pictured during the anthem

Mannus explains FAI Cup final anthem response

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Alan Mannus has insisted he meant no disrespect by not turning to face the tricolour during the Irish national anthem with the rest of his team-mates before Sunday's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 05 Nov 19

Alan Mannus celebrates with the Shamrock Rovers fans behind his goal during the penalty shootout

'If we hadn't won, we would've been kicking ourselves'

Alan Mannus does not remember much about the 2010 FAI Cup final, but the Hoops hero knew that he did not want to experience the same emotions heading into the 2019 edition on Sunday against Dundalk.

Soccer • 05 Nov 19

Rob Cornwall could be a key man for Bohs in the heart of defence

Four unlikely heroes in the FAI Cup semi-finals

As the Extra.ie semi-finals draw closer, Game of Two Halves looks at four players that could be unlikely heroes in the two matches.

Soccer • 26 Sep 19

Gavin Bazunu is off to Manchester next summer

Manchester City agree €400,000 deal for Bazunu

Shamrock Rovers have agreed a €400,000 deal for the sale of teenage goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to English Premier League champions Manchester City.

Soccer • 21 Aug 18

'Don't be putting any undue pressure on him or needless expectation on his shoulders,' says Alan Cawley

Cawley: Hoops keeper needs time to 'develop properly'

Alan Cawley says that Shamrock Rovers' star 16-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu needs time to "develop properly" after making a sensational start to his career.

Soccer • 10 Jul 18