Alan Reynolds: 'Dublin derbies are more than just a game'

Not since 27,000 fans packed in Flower Lodge for the final-day decider between Cork Hibs and Waterford in 1972 was a league game so well-attended but switching the fixture from Dalymount to Lansdowne Road was vindicated with interest.

MILESTONE: Bohemians Ross Tierney, left, celebrates with team-mate Connor Parsons after scoring their side's winning goal. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Bohemian 1 (Ross Tierney 25) Shamrock Rovers 0

Milestone occasions at the national stadium are usually reserved for the end of the season but Ross Tierney’s goal delivered a springboard for Bohemians to start their campaign yesterday.