Goalkeeper
Dean Delany (Bohemians) – The Bohs netminder was the busier of the two keepers in Oriel Park and two stoppage-time saves, including a stunning one from John Mountney, secured the visitors a point against Dundalk.
Defenders
Ryan McBride (Derry City) – Another battling performance from the Derry centre half as he broke down a lot of the St Pat’s attacks. Didn’t let Christy Fagan out of sights throughout.
Conor Kenna (Shamrock Rovers) – Marshalled the Rovers defence throughout against Sligo and made a timely goal-line intervention late on to stop a certain equaliser.
Alan McNally (Drogheda United) – Played his part in Drogs’ first clean sheet of the season and was unlucky not to score at the other end with a great header.
Midfield
Liam Kearney (Cork City) – “The Conna Maradona” only came on at half-time but showed some brilliant touches, setting up one and scoring another in the 3-0 win.
Billy Dennehy (Cork City) – Another goal and assist as the elder Dennehy brother continued his brilliant start to the season.
Jason Hughes (Limerick) – Lims’ standout performer. Tirelessly worked the Drogheda midfield and won possession a number of times in crucial areas.
Richie Towell (Dundalk) – Energetic and inventive throughout, the former Celtic man always looked one step ahead in midfield against Bohs. Denied a goal by a good stop from Dean Delany.
Chris Forrester (St Pat’s) – A constant threat to the Derry defence and came so close to breaking the deadlock with two great strikes in either half.
Forwards
Cillian Morrison (UCD) – A 25-yard curler was the pick of the bunch in his hattrick against Bray.
Declan ‘Fabio’ O’Brien (Drogheda United) – Goalscorer supreme. Was in the right place at the right time again against Limerick and led the line very well.
