Battling Sligo Rovers dent Shelbourne's title hopes

A win for Damien Duff's side would have sent the Tolka outfit five points clear with a game extra to play. But the Bit O'Red had different plans.

TITLE BLOW: Shelbourne’s Mark Coyle and John Martin after their loss to Sligo Rovers. Pic: ©INPHO/Evan Logan

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Shelbourne spurned a huge opportunity to take a giant step towards their first league title since 2006, as they were beaten by a battling Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.