Hoops fire four to go back top

INSPIRED by two goals each from Gary Twigg and James Chambers, Shamrock Rovers moved back to the top of the Airtricity Premier Division with a comprehensive victory over an outclassed Dundalk in yesterday’s rearranged clash at Tallaght Stadium.

It was the perfect boost for manager Michael O’Neill as his team now prepare for Thursday’s Europa League second-qualifying round tie at home to Israeli side Bnei Yehuda.

For Dundalk, who had twice beaten Rovers earlier in the season, it looks like an awesome challenge when they travel to Bulgaria to meet Levski Sofia in their Europa League second round game, also on Thursday.