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On a night when the table toppers paid tribute to one of their most high-profile fans there was a surprise result on the Northside.

This week, Dessie discusses the pros and cons of an All-Ireland League, the form of Ronan Finn and why Dundalk should be hopeful of a change in fortunes.

Wins for Sligo Rovers, Bray Wanderers and Bohemians on Friday night keep the heat on league leaders Shamrock Rovers.

In the wake of Michael O'Neill's dismissal for criticising match officials, JOE.ie's Dessie Baker says he would like to see more consistency from the men in the middle.

A Karl Sheppard goal against former club Galway United kept Shamrock Rovers on top of the table, while Derry City earned an impressive away win over Bohs to climb into second.

This week, Dessie looks back on a weekend of many split decisions, how the results have blown the league wide open and why he's still banking on Shamrock Rovers to do the business.

League leaders Shamrock Rovers scored in stoppage time to rescue a point against Bohemians, while elsewhere there were wins for Derry City and Bray Wanderers.

This week, Dessie looks back on a magnificent win for Bray over Shamrock Rovers and tells of how he has been impressed with Sligo Rovers this season

Bray Wanderers earned a magnificent victory over league leaders Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, while Derry and Bohemians also claimed wins on Friday evening.

This week, Dessie talks about the strength in depth at Shamrock Rovers, the ongoing Pat Fenlon situation at Bohemians and suggests that Dundalk can't be written off just yet.

Pat Fenlon was on hand to watch a dull Dublin derby end in a stalemate, while Shamrock Rovers remain on top of the pile after trouncing Drogheda United at Hunky Dorys Park.

This week, Dessie reflects on the turbulent situation at Bohemians, Pat Fenlon's future and a thrilling St. Pat's comeback against Dundalk at Richmond Park.

St. Patrick’s Athletic came from two goals down to defeat Dundalk 3-2 at Richmond Park, while Shamrock Rovers stayed top after a goalless draw with Derry City at the Brandywell.

This week, Dessie reflects on a magnificent start to the season for an all-conquering Shamrock Rovers side and pays tribute to his old Longford Town team-mate David Freeman.

Defences ruled the roost on a night when there were three goalless draws in the Airtricity League, while Shamrock Rovers went top with a victory over St. Pat’s at Tallaght Stadium.

Dessie looks back on a weekend in which Bray staged a dramatic comeback to defeat St. Pat’s, while Shamrock Rovers claimed a vital win at the Showgrounds.

Bohemians went to the top of the Airtricity League table after a narrow win over Drogheda, while Bray Wanderers staged a dramatic comeback to defeat St. Pat’s at Richmond Park.

Reigning Airtricity League champions Shamrock Rovers got their campaign off to a perfect start, while elsewhere there were wins for Sligo Rovers, Bohemians, UCD and St. Patrick’s Athletic.

JOE continues its preview of the Airtricity League with a look at the teams looking to make a breakthrough into the top half of the table this season.

Reigning Airtricity League champions Shamrock Rovers have been installed as the favourites to win the title this season by Irish bookmakers Boylesports.

JOE begins its preview of the upcoming Airtricity League season with a look at the teams that finished in the top half of the league last season.

Drogheda United will take the place of Sporting Fingal in the 2011 Airtricity League.

Shamrock Rovers secured the Airtricty League title after a dramatic night at the Carlisle Grounds and a Dalymount Park.

As Shamrock Rovers close in on the League of Ireland title, the spotlight is on manager Michael O'Neill and his ability to take the club forward again next year.

An All-Ireland league will happen eventually, so why not now? It could give the game on this island the shot in the arm it needs to survive and prosper.

The Neale Fenn fiasco left a sour taste in the mouth down Dundalk way, but the Lilywhites exacted sweet revenge earlier this week.