John Fallon: A League of Ireland season like no other shaping up for epic second half

Dispute keeps teams waiting on entry decision and third parties tier of League of Ireland is on its way – three years late.

GREATEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD: Shelbourne manager Damien Duff and coach David McAllister. Pic Credit: Lorcan Doherty, Inpho.

Could the league ironically labelled the greatest in the world be enjoying its greatest season in a generation?

Great is a term open to interpretation; to many requiring a final day crescendo to decide the title.