Player of the Month Gaffney wary of incoming Derry City challenge

DOWNTIME: PFA Ireland Player of the Year Award nominee Rory Gaffney, Shamrock Rovers. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

It’s Galway rather than the Gulf where Rory Gaffney will be holidaying to recharge for a tilt at immortality next year.

The Tuam native was the spearhead of Shamrock Rovers’ attack during 2022, his 15 goals in all competitions integral to sealing a third title on the spin and their breakthrough to the European group stage holy grail.