Search Results for 'Vince Borden'

There is a lot to being a League of Ireland manager. The role often entails management, coaching, recruiting, organising facilities and fundraising and sometimes more.

With Galway United remaining the only unbeaten side in the league, on first impression the international break may seem like poor timing.

Galway United’s win last March in the Ryan McBride Brandywell was the result that demanded they be taken seriously by the rest of the division. Less than three weeks into this season, they have already accomplished that task as they seek to repeat a massive win tomorrow night.

A draw at Turner's Cross marked the spot that United need to build from for the remainder of the season. They struggled early, but showed grit and athleticism and grew into a game they could have even snuck late on.

After 105 days of an off-season, seven departures, five new arrivals and two loan deals, Galway United are back. They travel tomorrow to Turner’s Cross to take on Cork City in a feisty season opener.

John Caulfield is one of those fortunate enough to get to work at what he loves. The passion and positivity that oozes out of him in early January would be unnerving in most workplaces. However, the feel-good factor from last season seems to have carried over.

While some might grapple philosophically with a new year, the turn in the calendar means something instinctive to a League of Ireland fan, the beginning of pre-season.

It might not have the billing some would have hoped for, even up to a week ago, but there is plenty of spice surrounding the Connacht Derby tomorrow night.

There are plenty of sub-plots to enhance an already important league game this Sunday afternoon when Galway United host St. Patrick’s Athletic (Kick-off 3pm).

Soccer returns to centre stage tonight when Galway United host Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity League (Kick-off 7.45pm) after a week consumed by off-the-field activity.