Josh Daniels has revealed his plans to leave Welsh champions The New Saints and come home to continue his football career, citing 'family reasons' as the motivation for his return.
The title may be won, but club reputations and European spots remain on the line Avoiding a clash with Halloween and strained garda resources is the reason the League of Ireland season is finishing on a Saturday. While the champions have been crowned and automatic relegation is decided - the teams in question Shamrock Rovers and Cork City meet in a novel FAI Cup final on Sunday week - there is still a lot to play for on Saturday evening even if some of the outcomes are dependent on Rovers winning the Aviva showpiece.
The government will put €3m towards the funding of League of Ireland academies in 2026 as part of a new multiannual commitment from the state that will allow the number of full-time staff working in the game to increase.
As managers across the league reflect on the first half of the LOI season, they acknowledge that while no title is won yet, significant player contributions are evident.
