"If the sight of two League of Ireland clubs in September's draw painted a pretty picture for Irish football, the updated Conference League table after a tricky Thursday is presenting a less flattering one. With ten games on the board, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne have two points between them and reside in the bottom three of the 36-team table. Their campaign will end after dead rubber matches next Thursday,"
"With ten games on the board, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne have two points between them and reside in the bottom three of the 36-team table. Their campaign will end after dead rubber matches next Thursday, although the financial rewards for securing one positive result - €400,000 for a win and €133,000 for a draw - still offer a reason to take them seriously."
Two League of Ireland clubs qualified in September's draw, but the updated Conference League table presents a less flattering reality. After ten games, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne sit in the bottom three of the 36-team table and have only two points separating them. Both sides will finish their campaigns after dead-rubber matches next Thursday. The financial incentives remain significant: a win yields €400,000 and a draw €133,000. League performances to date have not been sufficient for progression. Broad table volatility complicates assessment of Irish clubs' continental strength and immediate prospects.
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