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FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers and Shels to meet in a fiery Dublin derby, Ferguson surgery, O'Neill on Celtic resolve, and Andrews' FA Cup dreams
Season 26 · Episode 279

FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers and Shels to meet in a fiery Dublin derby, Ferguson surgery, O'Neill on Celtic resolve, and Andrews' FA Cup dreams

OTB Football · OTB Sports

March 9, 202614m 24s

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Show Notes

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game.

League of Ireland focus – Shamrock Rovers travel to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne in a Dublin derby with the Hoops looking to close the gap on leaders Bohemians.

Stephen Bradley preview – The Rovers boss reflects on the challenge of facing Shelbourne regardless of form.

Shels’ mixed start – Joey O’Brien’s side come into the game after a narrow derby defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic.

Athlone claim silverware – Athlone Town defeat Shelbourne 1-0 to win the President’s Cup ahead of the new Women’s National League season.

Dana Sheriff strikes – The returning American forward scores the decisive goal for last season’s double winners.

Evan Ferguson injury blow – The Roma loanee is set for ankle surgery and will miss Ireland’s upcoming playoff with Czechia.

World Cup hopes debate – David Sneyd and Keith Treacy discuss whether Ferguson could still feature at this summer’s World Cup if Ireland qualify.

Greg Cunningham interview – The former Ireland international recalls his breakthrough at Manchester City and Carlos Tevez’s influence.

Old Firm drama – Celtic defeat Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final amid pitch-invasion scenes at Ibrox.

FA Cup storylines – Brentford boss Keith Andrews targets progression at West Ham, while Leeds and Southampton also advance.

Championship roundup – Middlesbrough strengthen their promotion push with a big win at QPR as Alan Browne gets on the scoresheet.

Global football headlines – Mass red cards in a fiery Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro final and geopolitical issues impacting Iraq’s World Cup playoff preparations.

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