Josh Honohan News Today

Will Jarvis scored twice from the penalty spot to extend league leaders’ advantage to six points.

Their first back-to-back wins of the season moves Waterford up to sixth place,

Stephen Bradley’s side were too good for Drogheda.

Shane Farrell was sent off in a game dictated by the poor quality of the Tolka Park pitch.

Damien Duff rebuked his own player Shane Farrell following his red card against Shamrock Rovers.

The four-in-a-row was won last year with a dozen players playing a part in each of the title winning campaigns. Being able to work with a stable squad over the years enables the manager to tailor the amount of information he gives each of his players according to Bradley.

Alex Nolan’s first goal for the Saints proved a welcome winner.

Shamrock Rovers’ Johnny Kenny is getting back to his best after a difficult spell.

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley slammed his side’s first half defensive display as the Hoops suffered their first defeat of the season to Shelbourne at Tolka Park.

Superb goals from Mark Coyle and Will Jarvis give boss Damien Duff a first win over the champions.