'I hate Plan Bs': O'Brien's eyes fixed firmly on Rijeka

The Shelbourne manager sees Rijeka, instead of potentially Linfield, as the team to beat for the Reds to secure a maiden European league phase participation.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 - 21:00

John Fallon

Europa League third round; Rijeka v Shelbourne, Stadion HNK Rijeka - Weds, 7.45pm Irish time.

Plan Bs are for strategists that don’t include Joey O’Brien.

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