Early goal gets Drogs victory over Sligo

The Trivela Group CEO was spoke to supporters prior to kick-off, likely offering apologies and assurances in equal measure following the club's expulsion from the Europa Conference League.

Douglas-James Taylor scored the winner for Drogheda United in the third minute. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Drogheda United 1 Sligo Rovers 0

If there were question marks about how Drogheda United’s exit from European competition might affect Kevin Doherty’s players, those have emphatically been answered. A good showing against Shamrock Rovers last Monday did not result in points.