John Fallon: Lesser lights of Europe show Irish clubs what they're missing
It's better to fall in the Autumn than seize up in the Summer, as Irish teams will notice by watching from afar, while what were deemed minnows occupy the platform they've a long way back to sharing.
BOWING OUT: Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher (left) is consoled by teammates after they lost on penalties during the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying, second leg match at Tallaght Stadium. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.
Observing Rory Patterson on the Tallaght touchline moments after Ireland's final representative crashed out of Europe last Thursday only deepened the sense of Anguish.
The former Derry City striker doesn't hit 40 'til next summer but still carries the physique of the version prolific in his pomp.
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