Doolin pulls off double for Drogs

Drogheda United manager Paul Doolin is celebrating a double boost for his high-flying side this morning after signing former Irish schoolboy international striker Mark Leech and persuading rising star Steven Gray to sign a new contract.

Leech, a 19-year-old striker who is the son of Shamrock Rovers and Republic of Ireland goal-poacher Mick Leech, joined third-place Drogs after scoring as a triallist in the 5-1 friendly victory over Portadown on Monday night.