O’Reilly’s finally catching a break
By then, however, Duff had remonstrated too much for the fourth official’s liking — and he called over the man in the middle, who showed the 100-cap star the first caution of his senior managerial career.
Money
The former Chelsea winger added that he wouldn’t fine himself for the booking — but acknowledged he’d have to fork over some cash to the FAI.
“I think that’s more money to the FAI,” he said. “Is that a fine, a yellow card?
“I don’t think we got a lot tonight, thankfully we did get the peno.”
He added: “Will I fine (above, inset)
ADAM O’REILLY reckons he is finally catching a break after a slew of setbacks. And the Preston midfielder
has revealed there could be scope to extend his loan deal with St Pat’s beyond the summer and to the end of the season.
Corkman O’Reilly (20) didn’t start the first three league games of the season but impressed in the derby win over Shamrock Rovers.
And he retained his place for Friday’s 2-0 success away to Finn Harps.
This is O’Reilly’s sixth loan spell away from Preston — he was at Waterford for the first-half of last season — where he is under contract until the summer of 2023.
O’Reilly said: “People looking in would think I haven’t had many setbacks but I
“One game was 2-2 (between Ireland and Denmark).
“Anyway, I’ve fond memories of the Brian Kerr days and winning the flip of a coin, qualifying for a European Championships.
“So it’s a historic place, I’m looking forward to going there. We sold our away section.
“It’s a game that I wouldn’t say you have to be up for, but if you’re not up for that, you might as well go home.”
Keith Long wants his Bohs players to keep taking risks but admits their game management could be better.
The Gypsies host Shelbourne tonight and are looking to bounce back after losing 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers on Friday.
Suspended striker Promise Omochere was a big loss on the night but he returns for this Dalymount Park clash.
But Long was encouraged by the second-half performance in Tallaght and is demanding a response tonight.
The Bohs boss said: “We’re a good team with some good players and I’m very confident in the capabilities of this team.
“We can take lots into the Shels game. Shels will play a similar formation, so that was good prep for us in a real game against Shamrock Rovers.
“We were beaten on Friday and will have to lick our wounds a little bit, but not for too long as we have to get ready again.” could count about 40.
“It hasn’t been easy but the good thing is I’ve become resilient. That helps me to put the performances in and can benefit me where people notice it.
Debut
“The main setback for me was my debut for Preston. I was 17 and thought ‘This is it, my career is kicking off’.
“You see young boys making
Memories
a debut and they’re off, but it didn’t happen.
“Everyone wants to be a footballer and I’ve given up so much for it. I’ve learned to take it in my stride and that’s what’s helped me become the player I am now.”