Galway United secured a big win when they ran out 2-1 winners over current Women’s Premier Division champions Shelbourne last weekend. The Reds took the lead through Jessie Stapleton early on but United battled back and goals from Aoife Thompson and Jenna Slattery gave the Tribeswomen the three points at Tolka Park. Phil Trill opted for two changes to his side after … [Read more...] about Galway United WFC upset the odds with victory over champions Shelbourne
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Will Arsenal run out of steam in pursuit of Premier League glory?
No one expected Arsenal to be here with 10 games to go at the start of the season. Mikel Arteta’s side are eight points clear at the top of English football, albeit with a game in hand against their title rivals Manchester City. The Gunners’ sensational season so far came after a disappointing end to the last one, blowing their chance to qualify for the Champions League … [Read more...] about Will Arsenal run out of steam in pursuit of Premier League glory?
Calling the shots
Katie Kilbane has a wealth of experience when it comes to wielding the whistle. Having refereed for 12 years now she has taken charge of games at as high a level as Women’s AIL, J1, and U20s in both Connacht and Munster. Kilbane first played rugby during her time in university. She says: “I had wanted to play for years but dad wouldn’t let me, he thought it was bad enough … [Read more...] about Calling the shots
Are Mayo & Derry peaking too soon?
The quality of a team is always hard to rate when it comes to the Allianz Leagues. Play too well and you could be considered to be peaking too soon, play badly and your performances would be written off, as you are clearly timing your peak for the championship. The latter was evident in the discussion on Dublin last year as Dessie Farrell was praised for focusing on the much … [Read more...] about Are Mayo & Derry peaking too soon?
New Team, New Manager: Phil Trill’s Journey to Managing Galway United WFC
8 February 2023; Galway United women's manager Phill Trill at the launch of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland 2023 season held at City Hall in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Starting a new job isn’t easy. In that case, starting a new job, in conjunction with the formation of a brand-new football team, certainly isn’t a cakewalk either. Yet, for Phil … [Read more...] about New Team, New Manager: Phil Trill’s Journey to Managing Galway United WFC