Purcell commits to Hoops

Shamrock Rovers' striker Tadhg Purcell has signed a new, two-and-a-half-year contract that secures his future with the Hoops up to the end of the 2009 season.

"This is great news," said Rovers boss Pat Scully. "It shows that if you look after players and treat them well they're very happy to stay. Tadhg loves it at Rovers.