Graham Cummins: Naive Bohs need a course in the dark arts of game management

With age also comes experience and cynicism. A little bit of both would go a long way in Phibsboro right now.

18 April 2022; Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe of Bohemians in action against Shelbourne goalkeeper Brendan Clarke during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Bohemians at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

With age comes experience. We all know that. With age also comes cynicism, though. A little bit of both would go a long way in Phibsboro right now.

Despite their impressive 4-1 victory against Shelbourne in their last outing, Bohemians have been criticised for their inability to see out games. Keith Long's side have failed to win on six separate occasions this year in games they have been ahead in. It’s a stat that backs up a sense: there is a naivety about this Bohs side.