Patrick Hoban dismisses Shamrock Rovers’ title success; says Dundalk are ‘proper’ defending champions

Hoban has thrown shade on Rovers' achievement, likening it to “being top of the table in June”

Dundalk's Patrick Hoban in action against Lee Grace of Shamrock Rovers. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Dundalk striker Patrick Hoban has questioned Shamrock Rovers' Airtricity League Premier Division title victory last season due to the truncated format.

Hoban's dethroned Dundalk side trailed in 22 points behind the unbeaten champions who raced away with 15 wins and three draws in the 18-game season.