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FUSSBALL BOHEMIANS

The supporters behind the recent successful Dalymount Fight Night are releasing another fundraising t-shirt.

Their previous efforts have proved very popular among supporters and the latest design (pictured) is a perfect gift for any Bohs fan.

The foosball-style design with a grey background features three of the most iconic Bohs jerseys of all time – the white top with red star of the 1890s, the Elverys shirt worn in the 1984 win over Glasgow Rangers and the Adecco kit worn when the club clinched the double in 2001.

Priced at €20, demand is expected to be high. Email boxing@bohemians.ie to place your order.

All funds raised are split between the club and the Gypsies Supporters’ Trust.

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OWEN HEARY TRIBUTE GAME/DINNER

BOHEMIANS LEGENDS XI v SHELBOURNE LEGENDS XI (Sunday November 17th, Dalymount Park, 3pm)

Over 100 league medals’ worth of talent will be on display at Dalymount Park on Sunday November 17th when a Bohemians Legends XI host a Shelbourne Legends XI in a tribute game in honour of Owen Heary, who last week played his final game of a glittering 21-season League of Ireland career.

Heary spent nine seasons at Tolka Park before making the short trip to Dalymount Park in January 2007 to sign for the club he supported as a boy.

His haul of seven league titles – five with Shels and two with Bohs – is a record he jointly holds with Johnny Matthews. He also won the FAI Cup twice, the Setanta Sports Cup and the EA Sports Cup.

Hibs manager Pat Fenlon – also a trophy-laden legend at both clubs – will take charge of the Bohs XI, while Dermot Keely – a 10-time league winner as a player and manager – will take the Shels hotseat again for one game only.

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Guest players confirmed so far include Fran and Elmo from Love/Hate (Peter Coonan and Laurence Kinlan).

Admission: Adults €10 Adults; OAPs and U-12s €5.

TEAMS (Number of league medals in brackets):

BOHEMIANS: Manager – Pat Fenlon (8). Team – Glen Crowe (5), Killian Brennan (3), Neale Fenn (3), Jason McGuinness (3), Ken Oman (3), Gary Deegan (2), Dean Delaney (2), Thomas Heary (2), Paul Keegan (2), Anthony Murphy (2), Brian Murphy (2), Stephen O’Donnell (2), Conor Powell (2), Mark Rossiter (2), Fergal Harkin (1), Paddy Madden (1), Ryan McEvoy (1). Derek Pender (1).

Owen Heary (7).

SHELBOURNE: Manager – Dermot Keely (10). Team – Richie Baker (5), Jason Byrne (5), Ollie Cahill (5) Steve Williams (5), Stuart Byrne (4), Jim Crawford (4), Stephen Geoghegan (4), Joseph Ndo (4), Kevin Doherty (3), Jamie Harris (3), Wes Hoolahan (3), Glen Fitzpatrick (2), Alan Cawley (1), Declan Geoghegan (1), Alan Reynolds (1) .

OWEN HEARY TRIBUTE DINNER

GRESHAM HOTEL (Saturday November 16th, 8pm)

On the eve of Owen’s tribute match, there will also be a dinner held in his honour.

- 4-course meal
- €50pp (tables of 10 or individual bookings)
- Comedian Eric Lalor confirmed as guest speaker
- DJ and bar until 12.30am

For bookings and enquiries, contact Lynn O’Neill at lynn@bohemians.ie or 087 7448085.

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“We have to go up there and do the business”

DROGHEDA UNITED v BOHEMIANS (Friday October 25th, Hunky Dorys Park, 7.45pm)

Bohemians go into their final game of the season needing at least a draw to guarantee survival in the Premier Division.

With a two-point lead over the teams immediately below them in the league, Bohemians would also avoid the relegation play-off if those two teams fail to win their respective matches.

“We have to look after our own game first. We have to go up there and do the business,” said Bohemian manager Bobby Browne.

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“We have to look to get the point we need. Football can kick you when you’re down and the other games could go against us.”

Bohemians come to this crunch game following defeat last week to Bray Wanderers in a game that Browne considers neither side deserved to win.

“It was a very poor game from the start. It looked like both teams were willing to settle for a draw. It took only one lapse of concentration and the ball was in the net. Too many of our players were down a gear. We have to rectify that this week.”

In the league this season Bohemians and Drogheda United have played out two draws. Last May in Hunky Dorys Park they shared four goals and six yellow cards. In July, in Dalymount Park, they drew 1-1 and again had three yellow cards each.

Drogheda United put Bohs out of the FAI Cup last May on their way to next month’s final.

Browne and assistant Owen Heary hope to have Anto Murphy (recovered from ulcer) and Dave Mulcahy (recovered from ankle injury) available for Friday. The two have been training but are subject to late fitness tests.

“It would be a big plus to have them both on the park in terms of experience and know-how and encouraging the young players,” said Browne.

With or without these two experienced players Bohemians may make some changes to their line-up, aiming to inject greater urgency into their play.

“We have a lot of players in the squad who have not had the experience of a relegation battle. We have to give them as much support as possible,” said Browne. “But when they cross that white line they have to motivate themselves.

“We have had great support over the last weeks. The players now have to go out and give a performance.”

 

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BIG DRAW RESULTS

Congratulations to the lucky winners in the October draw, the fourth monthly draw leading up to the annual Bohemians Christmas Raffle.

The main Christmas Raffle, to be held on December 14th, will see one lucky ticket holder win a Volkswagen Up! – in conjunction with our friends and sponsors at Karmann Volkswagen. There are also top runners-up cash prizes.

In the meantime, there are ongoing monthly draws with TEN prizes of €100 handed out each month as well as further top prizes. October winners are listed below as well as a full list of the July, August and September winners.

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The November draw will be held on Sunday, 17th November, at the Owen Heary Tribute Game.

Buy your ticket now to make sure you don’t miss out!

OCTOBER DRAW

10 Winners : €100 each

  • Ticket: 0990 – Winner: Katie Whelan – Seller: Mick Scully, Chelsea S.C.
  • Ticket: 0578 – Winner: Tony Norton – Seller: Pat Flynn
  • Ticket: 0840 – Winner: Colm Grace – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0208 – Winner: James O’Neill – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0606 – Winner: Damien Stain – Seller: Mick Greene, D.I.T.
  • Ticket: 0793 – Winner: Thomas Cassidy – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0160 – Winner: Noel Byrne – Seller: Stephen McLoughlin
  • Ticket: 1341 – Winner: Grace Lambert – Seller: Stephen Lambert
  • Ticket: 1035 – Winner: Brian Mulcahy – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0350 – Winner: Joe Shannon – Seller: Tony Colmey
  • 11th Prize: Voucher for Castleknock Hotel. Ticket: 0629 – Winner: Charlie Burke – Seller: Mick Greene, D.I.T.

SEPTEMBER DRAW

10 Winners : €100 each

  • Ticket: 0220 – Winner: Gerard Coughlan – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 1092 – Winner: Matthew Broderick – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0315 – Winner: Kay Wade – Seller: Tony Colmey
  • Ticket: 0789 – Winner: Carol Kennedy – Seller: Eddie Smith
  • Ticket: 1934 – Winner: David Nicholson – Seller: McManus
  • Ticket: 1316 – Winner: Paddy Cowzer – Seller: Stephen Lambert
  • Ticket: 0639 – Winner: Pat Rice – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 1008 – Winner: Paul & Coco – Seller: Anne Delaney
  • Ticket: 0668 – Winner: Anto Farrell – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0666 – Winner: Marie Nugent – Seller: Anto Farrell
  • 11th Prize: Voucher for Castleknock Hotel. Ticket: 1147 – Winner: Dermot Mullen – Seller: Chris Brien

AUGUST DRAW

10 Winners :  €100 each

  • Ticket: 0404 – Winner: Brendan Buggy – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 1908 – Winner: Anthony E. Greene – Seller: Arthur Sheridan
  • Ticket: 0024 – Winner: Jerry Corbit – Seller: Yank
  • Ticket: 0257 – Winner: Glen de Mange – Seller: John Whelan
  • Ticket: 0843 – Winner: Niall Cullen – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 0499 – Winner: Russell Fitzsimons – Seller: Self
  • Ticket: 1951 – Winner: Linda Arcaya – Seller: Peter Arcaya
  • Ticket: 1807 – Winner: Tomasz Soltys – Seller: Marta Soltys
  • Ticket: 0543 – Winner: Mark & Niamh Power – Seller: Joe Hanberry, Newtown House
  • Ticket: 1937 – Winner: Mary Bolger – Seller: Pancho, Mellowes BDS
  • 11th Prize: Voucher for Castleknock Hotel. Ticket: 1864 – Winner: Peter McDonald – Seller: Bob McDonald
  • 12th Prize: Nivea for Men Hamper. Ticket: 0356 – Winner: John Mooney – Seller: Vinny Bracken

JULY DRAW

10 Winners:  €100 each

  • Ticket: 0616 – Winner: Paul S & Paul B – Seller: Mick Green, D.I.T.
  • Ticket: 0912 – Winner: Joe Nolan & Friends – Seller: Larry Rogan
  • Ticket: 1965 – Winner: Lorraine & Laura & Shane Fitzsimons – Seller: Tony Colmey
  • Ticket: 0132 – Winner: Darren Grant – Seller: Des Parsons
  • Ticket: 1840 – Winner: Roger Franzoni – Seller: Tony Colmey
  • Ticket: 0467 – Winner: Mary Sorahan – Seller: Liam McDonagh
  • Ticket: 0350 – Winner: Joe Shannon – Seller: Tony Colmey
  • Ticket: 0413 – Winner: Eddie Starrs – Seller: Gerry Sexton
  • Ticket: 1827 – Winner: Mrs Florrie Cronan – Seller: Eileen McClinton
  • Ticket: 1929 – Winner: Andrew Kelly – Seller: Jimmy Murphy
  • 11th Prize: Voucher for Castleknock Hotel. Ticket: 0686 – Winner: Louise Dumbrell – Seller: Tommy Dornan
  • 12th Prize: Golf Voucher. Ticket: 1515 – Winner: Adam, Zara & Sienna Monaghan – Seller: Mono

Congratulations to all our winners!

Contact: Jimmy O’Connor on 085 1655168

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BOHS BUS TO DROGHEDA

The Bohs bus heads to Hunky Dorys Park on Friday (October 25th) as the Gypsies take on Drogheda United in our final game of the season.

Check-in is from 5pm. The bus will leave Dalymount Park at 5.30pm sharp and return straight after the game. The fare is €15 return.

To put your name down, mail bus@bohemians.ie.

VIDEO: BOHEMIANS 0 BRAY WANDERERS 1 POST-MATCH

After Bohemians’ disappointing defeat against Bray Wanderers on Friday night, assistant manager Owen Heary gave his post-match reaction to Robbie O’Reardon and looked ahead to Friday’s crunch final-day trip to Hunky Dorys Park to take on Drogheda United.

Filmed by Jamie O’Halleron.

KIERAN MARTY SPOILS HEARY PARTY

BOHEMIANS 0 – 1 BRAY WANDERERS

A smash and grab goal from Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters 15 minutes from time gave Bray Wanderers three precious points, relegated Shelbourne, and ensured that next week’s final round of games will have a ‘squeaky bum’ edge for Bohemians, Bray, and UCD. Should Bohs fail to get a point in Drogheda, wins for UCD and Bray would condemn the Gypsies to a scarcely believable relegation play-off against either Mervue United or Longford Town.

This wasn’t in the script. The script read that it was Owen Heary’s final home game as a Bohs player, he would come on for the final few minutes to a hero’s applause, and the Gypsies would secure their Premier Division status for 2014 with a comprehensive performance. However, Pat Devlin has proved many times that has no interest in Bohs-friendly scripts. He convincingly won a tactical battle against Heary and Bobby Browne by seeing his team sitting deep for most of the game, nicking a goal on the break, and defending well to the death, writes KEVIN FAGAN.

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Slippery conditions, swirling winds, and a steady stream of rain made this tension-charged game even scrappier than it needed to be. Bohs were clearly the more nervous team. Bray knew exactly what they needed to do, but Bohs lacked the Seagulls’ urgency. The home side knew a point would suit them, and they seemed to play with this in the back of their minds. The very first play of the game saw Karl Moore let the ball slip under his foot and out of play, and the pattern continued frustratingly like this for most of the night.

Even though their play wasnt particularly slick, Bohs were well on top of the first half as Bray sat back to an almost staggering degree. Dinny Corcoran and Ryan McEvoy combined for a well worked corner, but McEvoy’s shot was blocked by old friend Jason Byrne. Nerves on the pitch were echoed in the Jodi Stand, where the Bohs fans got some solace from the fact that Shamrock Rovers were surprisingly doing them a favour in beating UCD. Corcoran had the best chance of the half just before the break following superb work from Karl Moore down the left. Moore fed Keith Buckley, who laid off to Corcoran – but the striker’s shot flew over the bar from 10 yards.

As the game wore on, the growing realisation that this would be ‘one of those nights’ became all too apparent. The key moment arroved on 67 minutes. Stephen Traynor was played clean through by a nice lobbed Corcoran pass, but dallyed too long and allowed keeper Darren Quigley to block down his tame shot. In the ensuing scramble, the ball somehow popped up to an onrushing Corcoran, who could only direct his shot onto the crossbar. Bohs fans shared knowing looks; they’ve been following this team for too long to think it would all be wrapped up in a neat little package.

The inevitable goal came against the run of play on 76 minutes. Ryan McEvoy seemed to be fouled in the air, and the Bohs players seemed to stop. Neil Yadolahi played an aimless ball into no one, and suddenly Bray were on the attack. Kevin O’Connor slipped a lovely ball through to Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters who trapped the ball well but still had a lot to do. He wonderfully held off challenges from Yadolahi and Lopes before keeping his balance and firing past Dean Delany in off the upright. No one has ever explained why Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters is called Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters, but if things go wrong next week, Bohs fans will be cursing his names.

The fightback never really materialised. There was one appeal for a penalty when Corcoran seemed to be manhandled in the Bray box, but the toothless attacking display never really looked like creating a goal all night. The final whistle should have resulted in a celebration and even a mini lap of honour, but instead was greeted with something of a stunned silence.

Next week’s final fixtures almost certainly pits the Gypsies with the most difficult game of the three relegation showdowns. They travel to Drogheda to face a group of players eager to impress ahead of the following week’s FAI Cup final. UCD take on an already relegated and turgid Shelbourne team, while Bray are at home to a Dundalk side that have already sealed European qualification. Just to reiterate, both Bray and UCD have to win and Bohs have to lose for the unthinkable to happen. Stranger things have occured in football, and there will undoubtedly be some squeaky bums heading north on the M1  next Friday evening.

Bohemians: Dean Delaney, Derek Pender, Roberto Lopes, Neil Yadohali, Luke Byrne, Keith Buckley, Darragh Reynor (Dave Scully 88), Ryan McEvoy, Karl Moore (Andy Mulligan, 85) Stephen Traynor (Kevin Devaney, 79), Dinny Corcoran. Subs not used: Owen Heary, Michael Barker, Daniel Byrne, Greg Murray.

Bray Wanderers: Darren Quigley, David Webster, Shane O’Connor, Danny O’Connor (Daire Doyle 63), Dean Zambra, Ismahil Akinade, Kevin Maher, John Mulroy, Kevin O’Connor, Kieran Marty Waters, Jason Byrne (Gary Dempsey 75). Subs not used: Kevin Knight, Eoin Hyland, Ryan Coombes, Niall Cooney, Shane Redmond.

Attendance: 1,376

“IT’S NOT DONE AND DUSTED”

BOHEMIANS v BRAY WANDERERS (Friday October 18th, Dalymount Park, 7.45pm)

Bohemians host Bray Wanderers on Friday, knowing a point will make them safe in the Premier Division.

But Bray, who have been in similar situations before, have shown they can still make things uncomfortable for Bohemians.

“We have been hammering it home to the lads: it’s not done and dusted,” said Bohemian manager Bobby Browne. “We have lots of points on board from playing well but we still need another point.

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“It’s going to be a battle, a dog-fight. There might not be much football in it but we have to roll up our sleeves and dig out a result.”

When he joined the club a month ago Browne saw the intensive, high-tempo training, the strong morale and the professional approach, and recalls telling assistant Owen Heary: “This is not a relegation team”.

Browne’s experience since then has confirmed his view of the team’s potential not just to survive in the Premier Division but to progress further next year.

He has also been working with the under-19s and they are recovering from a rough patch. There are some players in that group, Browne believes, who could step up to the senior squad next year.

“We have been concentrating on survival in the league. It was our clear priority to make sure Bohs were in the Premier Division next year. As soon as that is secure, we need to sit down with the players and plan ahead.”

Bohemians may go into Friday’s game without ex-Bray player, Dave Mulcahy. The 35-year-old has been a rock at the centre of midfield and an example to the younger players through his work-rate. He took a knock to the ankle in last weekend’s match against Dundalk and is unlikely to be fit for selection.

This may mean Darragh Reynor plays in the centre as Shane Murray, who injured his knee against Limerick, has returned to training but may not make the match-day squad.

Defender Anto Murphy (ulcer) remains out but his replacement, Neil Yadolahi, topped up his effective performance of defensive duties with a stoppage-time equaliser against Dundalk.

“Neil has plenty of confidence and scoring the goal is great for him too. He has also been doing the basic things well and he hasn’t looked out of place,” said Browne.

The late equaliser was just reward, he added. “Our first-half performance was maybe the worst since I came in. We were sitting off them. But the pleasing thing was that we stayed in the game even though we weren’t playing well. We got ourselves together and dug out a result.

“It showed good character and good fighting spirit. Psychologically, it was a massive point for us.”

If Bohemians’ survival is assured late in Friday’s game, Owen Heary may appear in one last competitive game at Dalymount Park as a Bohemian player. Browne believes he deserves much credit for Bohs’ recovery.

“I came into a set-up that was very much Owen’s team and I told him I was not going to change it up, especially as it wasn’t broken,” said Browne. “Hopefully we can finish it off on Friday and Owen will be rewarded.”

Bohs’ recovery began three months ago at the Carlisle Grounds when Bohs ended a losing run with a 3-1 defeat of Friday’s opponents in Heary’s first match as caretaker manager.

Heary and many current and former associates will return next month to Dalymount to celebrate his illustrious 20-year playing career in an Owen Heary Tribute Match (Sunday 17 November, 3pm).

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OWEN HEARY TRIBUTE MATCH

Bohemians are delighted to announce a very special occasion in honour of club captain and assistant manager Owen Heary, who is calling time on a glittering 20-year playing career at the end of this season.

On Sunday November 17th (3pm), a Bohemians XI will play a Shelbourne XI in a tribute match for Heary, who played nine years at Shels before joining Bohs in January 2007.

Over the course of his time at both clubs, Owen has won seven league titles (a joint record he shares with Johnny Matthews), the FAI Cup twice as well as both the Setanta Sports Cup and EA Sports Cup.

Notable names are being lined up to play for, and to coach, the two teams in this tribute match. More details will be announced later. In the meantime, put this date in your diary.

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BOHEMIANS 1 DUNDALK 1

Bohemians edged a point closer to safety on Saturday night with a 92nd-minute equaliser from centre-half Neil Yadolahi, writes CILLIAN SHIELDS.

Dane Massey had earlier given Dundalk the lead with a fine header in the first half, but an electric Dalymount Park atmosphere inspired the Gypsies to the late comeback.

The home side, in great form of late, started well. A couple of set pieces showed intent but led to nothing. Ryan McEvoy made sure that Peter Cherrie was still concentrating in the Dundalk goal, however his shot went over the bar.

In the 18th minute, John Dillon delivered an inch-perfect pass over the heads of the Bohemian back four, and found the on rushing left-back Massey, who looped his header over stranded goalkeeper Dean Delany to give Stephen Kenny’s title hopefuls the lead.

Bohs looked to respond quickly, and minutes later were awarded a free-kick in dangerous territory. Karl Moore’s effort was unintentionally met by Lilywhite Sullivan, resulting in the ball narrowly going wide of his own goal and out for a Bohs corner.

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Dundalk then began to assert themselves, clearly looking to make amends for their controversial but brave cup exit last week against rivals Drogheda United. Vinny Faherty had claims for a penalty and a great chance to double the lead before the half-time whistle came, but the score remained 1-0 going into the break.

Into the second half, Bohs were gifted one of the rarest of scoring opportunities. A lapse in concentration from Dundalk net-minder Cherrie saw him pick up a ball that was kicked back to him from one of his own defenders. Referee Paul Tuite pointed to the six-yard line for an indirect free-kick for the back-pass. The majority of the away side lined up on the goal-line, and McEvoy’s lay-off to Stephen Traynor only resulted in the shot being charged down and blocked.

Both sides stiffened up after this Dundalk let-off, leaving chances at a premium. One side was fighting to keep alive their title hopes, however slim they may have been with St Pat’s firmly in the driving seat, and the other battling for those last few points to ensure safety and top division status for next season.

With 13 minutes left on the clock, it looked like Dundalk’s title efforts would continue strongly for another week, while Bohs would have to wait to celebrate salvation. Luke Byrne’s tackle on John Mountney at the edge of the box was seen as a foul in the eyes of ref Tuite, and captain and former Bohs man Stephen O’Donnell stepped up to take the kick. His audacious attempted chip into the top left corner of the net went safely out of play for a Bohs goal-kick, much to the delight of the home fans.

The Gypsies knew they had been let off with the penalty miss and were spurred by the opportunity given to them to get back and earn something from this game. The players waged on in search of the goal, substitute Kevin Devaney stung Cherrie’s fingers as the keeper sent the ball out for a corner, which fellow substitute Darragh Reynor took. Young centre-half Neil Yadolahi met the cross perfectly and ended the Lilywhites’ title ambitions with his first goal for the Gypsies.

With Bray beating Limerick 1-0 on Sunday, focus now turns to the Seagulls’ visit to Dalymount this Friday. Pat Devlin’s men are now just five points behind Bohs and with two games remaining. A point for the Gypsies would be enough to avoid the dreaded play-off.

Bohemians: Delany; Pender, Lopes, Yadolahi, Byrne; Buckley (Mulligan, 60), Mulcahy (Reynor, 60), McEvoy, Moore; Traynor (Devaney, 79); Corcoran.

Dundalk: Cherrie; Rossiter, Gartland, Boyle, Massey; Mountney, Sullivan, O’Donnell, Dillon (McCaffrey, 60), Byrne  (Murphy, 85), Faherty (Hoban, 88).

Referee: Paul Tuite (Dublin).

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