Gary Deegan News Today

Scouts, data profiles and player circumstances and personalities all feed into a transfer taking place while there are a plethora of ingredients as to whether a player move is successful - there's no recipe to ensure it'll work but in the League of Ireland there are a couple of indicators for each position which might help.

Drogheda United host Galway United at Weavers Park on Friday night (kick-off is at 7.45pm).

Drogheda United will be looking to claim their first win of the Premier Division season when they host newly promoted Waterford on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).

Premier Division football returns to the RSC this Friday night. Pictured at the launch this week were: L to R: Niall Morahan of Sligo Rovers…

Michael Chopra’s last-gasp winner saw the Blues to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Coventry at the Ricoh Arena. Town went ahead through a deflected Jay Emmanuel-Thomas shot but allowed the home side back into the game before the break via a Sammy Clingan penalty and Gary Deegan. However, in the second half Chopra followed up Lee Martin’s penalty to equalise, then clinched all three points at the death.

Midfielders Gary Deegan and Darragh Markey have both penned new deals with Drogheda United to keep them at the club for the 2024 campaign.

Ten points isn't truly reflective of their efforts all season and 17 points is a wide gap to ninth position.

Damien Duff’s side must now hope St Patrick’s Athletic win next weekend’s FAI Cup final to secure a European spot.

The result all but secures Drogheda United’s Premier Division status for next season.

Declan Devine’s side fail to beat Drogs for first time in five outings.