Gypsy kings

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"It was the first headed goal I've ever scored in the league," said a star-struck Ryan afterwards, his hair matted by the sweat of honest endeavour.

"People said he was too light to make it," said emotional Bohs boss Stephen Kenny in between sucking big gulps of air to help keep the tears at bay, "they said he was too small to make an impact with a big club like ours. But he showed there is no substitute for skill."