Shamrock Rovers lost 2-1 at home to Sligo Rovers, with the defeat attributed to a slow and sloppy start that gave Sligo momentum early. The Hoops’ lead came from an own goal by Sean McHale, but Jeannot Esua scored for Sligo to level the match. Carl McHugh scored seven minutes into injury time to secure the win. The result reduced Shamrock Rovers’ lead at the top, with Bohemians able to draw level on points by winning the Dalymount derby on Monday. The manager plans an inquest beginning Saturday, with little time for self-pity due to upcoming derbies that will test their status as league leaders.
"“Last week, we were disappointed to lose the game, but it happens. Tonight is not that case. We didn't do anywhere near enough to win the game. Well done to Sligo, credit to them, but we didn't do anywhere near enough,” Bradley said."
"“I don't think we deserved to lose it, to be honest, but we definitely didn't do enough to win it. It was poor in terms of the start. If you look from the first minute, it was slow and sloppy and we gave them the momentum straight away. We were well off our levels, really from the first minute.”"
"“You can talk in the dressing room after a defeat, any defeat but a defeat like that for hours and you end up talking nonsense to each other. We all know within the dressing room that we were well below our standards and the levels we set ourselves for many years and we know when we don't hit them.”"
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