Shamrock Rovers finding their stride despite €2.4m losses

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Jack Byrne and Neil Farrugia in line to return from injury for Shamrock Rovers for visit to rivals Bohemians

Jack Byrne and Neil Farrugia: Their return from injury issues will prove a significant boost for champions Shamrock Rovers. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho’ accounts for 2023 show a loss of almost €2.4 million despite record crowds at Tallaght Stadium and €800,000 in Uefa prize money.

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The Candystripes were also helped by £800,000 from their European adventures and a £182,000 bump in season ticket sales, but it is the £2 million in “donations and other contributions” that allows them to maintain a wage bill of €2.1 million.In comparison, the fan-owned Sligo can only afford to pay players a total of €1.3 million.

Most squads in the League of Ireland would struggle to avoid relegation with that many walking wounded. But here comes the cavalry as Jack Byrne, Neil Farrugia and Markus Poom are all set to return. “With Graham Burke, if it was a different stage of the season, we would push him but this is not one we will push, we’ll take our time with Graham and we’ll see for Monday. So it’s a matter of patience with Graham.

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