The Boston and District Summer Dominoes League will host their AGM, finals and presentation night on Thursday, October 25. Action begins at the Golden Lion at 8pm. Results: The Eagle 7 Railway 2, Fairfield Lounge 6 WSSC 3, Robin Hood 1 Little Peacock 8, King’s Head 2 Black Bull 7, Golden Lion 3 Hammer & Pincers 6. Fenmen lose ground on top two … [Read more...] about Dominoes finals date
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Shane Duffy: Blame the players not Martin O’Neill
By Brendan O'BrienShane Duffy has declared that the Republic of Ireland players, rather than the management team, should shoulder the blame for the side's dismal run which continued on Tuesday night with a 1-0 home Nations League loss to a weakened Wales.Martin O'Neill's side has won just one of their last nine games and now face relegation from the second tier of the National League - which would see the Boys in Green relegated to third seed rankings ahead of the draw for the Euro 2020 qualifiers.This latest defeat will increase even further the pressure on O'Neill who has had to contend with criticisms over the team's style of play, the controversy over Roy Keane's verbal spat with Harry Arter and Jonathan Walters and the unavailability of Declan Rice.“Well, it's us out there, isn't it? It's us out there playing,” said Duffy.Duffy has also rejected suggestions that the squad is low in confidence right now.“I thought we played quite well tonight at times and it's … [Read more...] about Shane Duffy: Blame the players not Martin O’Neill
Five things we learned about the Republic of Ireland v Wales
Wales beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in their Nations League encounter in Dublin to go top of the group.Here, Press Association Sport looks at five things we learned from the Aviva Stadium clash.Group win in Welsh handsWales play Denmark in their final group game in Cardiff next month knowing that victory will see them top the section and win promotion to League A. A draw would leave Wales waiting on the outcome of the Denmark-Ireland game three days later. Ireland will need to win in Aarhus to avoid relegation to League C.O’Neill under growing pressureThe knives were already being sharpened for Martin O’Neill after Saturday’s dour draw with Denmark. Ireland started on the front foot this time, but the same problem remained – a glaring lack of quality. It is no win in five competitive games for the Irish now and the feeling persists that this is a team going backwards right now.No Bale, no problemWales had won only three competitive fixtures without … [Read more...] about Five things we learned about the Republic of Ireland v Wales
Defiant O’Neill determined to lead Ireland to Euros
By Liam MackeyMartin O’Neill reaffirmed his determination to continue in the Irish job after tonight’s Nations League defeat to Wales.“Absolutely,” he replied, when asked if he wanted to carry on. “Maybe next month we might have a couple of major players back but for some of the younger lads this was a learning curve there tonight and hopefully it will stand them in good stead.”O’Neill also said that he “genuinely” believes that his team can qualify for the Euro finals in 2020.On the 0-1 loss to Wales, he said: “I’m naturally disappointed to lose. I thought it was a big effort, certainly not short of endeavour. We opened brightly and should have been a goal in front. Cyrus (Christie), who played very well for us again, should have scored. And I thought we were very strong in the last 25 minutes when we were a goal behind.“Overall there were positive things to take out of the game. As I said, I’m delighted … [Read more...] about Defiant O’Neill determined to lead Ireland to Euros
‘Worst year in living memory’
In a passionate rant on Sky Sports, Andrews accused of failing to O'Neill build a winning mentality in a squad that slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Wales on Tuesday night, with that result ending a miserable 12 months that has also included a 5-1 World Cup play-off defeat and a 4-1 loss in Cardiff last month. Andrews didn't pull any punches as he questioned O'Neill's suitability to stay in the role, in comments that may highlight the feelings of many disillusioned Ireland supporters. "It has been one of the worst year in living memory of Irish football, it has been that bad," declared Andrews. "A lot of it is down to Martin. There has been an old guard shift with experienced players retiring and that has made a difference, but you have to play the hand you are dealt. There is no transfer window, you have to work with what you have got and we should be doing better. "He keeps going on about Robbie Keane, but you have to stop moaning about what you have and try to build a team spirit. … [Read more...] about ‘Worst year in living memory’