A record crowd of 8,021 spectators watched the Hoops at Tallaght tonight.
SHAMROCK ROVERS celebrated title number 21 in style as they came from behind to see off a very good Sligo Rovers side in front of a record crowd of 8,021.
The experienced stopper known as ‘Big Al’ called time on his illustrious career after 525 appearances in total spanning 20+ years, donning the gloves one last time after a trophy-laden spell in Tallaght. But, as expected, professional pride was at stake for both sides. The champions were desperate to put on one last show of the season for their fans and some of John Russell’s men playing for contracts next season.
But on the stroke of half time, and despite having missed a glorious opportunity just moments previously, the Golden Boot-chasing Graham Burke powered home from inside the area via a slight deflection to level things up.
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