Limerick on the brink

Limerick 0 Shamrock Rovers 2: Limerick FC may avoid the drop if they beat Sligo Rovers away in their final game of the season next Friday.

Limerick on the brink
Sat, 24 Oct, 2015 - 01:00
Bernard O’Neill

But anything less than three points could see the Shannonsiders finish bottom of the table – a position they have occupied all season.

Martin Russell’s side desperately needed a win at the Markets Field, but Rovers recorded a surprisingly comfortable victory considering what was at stake.

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