John Fallon: End of an era looms for fan-owned clubs as investment reshapes the League of Ireland

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THEN THERE WERE TWO: Bohemians supporters celebrate after their side's win. Pic: Mark Kavanagh/Sportsfile.

THEN THERE WERE TWO: Bohemians supporters celebrate after their side's win. Pic: Mark Kavanagh/Sportsfile.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 - 05:30
John Fallon

AND THEN there were two.

Sustaining a fan-owned club in the League of Ireland is becoming an endangered species, exemplified by Bohemians and Sligo Rovers left standing as the final flagbearers.

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