Alan Murphy’s reign as Galway United manager began with a comprehensive victory in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night (6th July) as they repeated their 4-1 result from the opening day of the season against Athlone Town.
Goals from Conor Barry, Carlton Ubaezuonu, Eoin McCormack and Ronan Manning secured them a first win in a nine-race charge as they try and redeem their season and get into the ‘top four’ play-offs.
Murphy was pleased to begin his tenure with a win before two difficult away trips to Cobh Ramblers (Saturday, 14th July) and UCD (Friday, 20th July) in what could determine the club’s 2018 fate.
POST MATCH REACTION 🗣️ | Alan Murphy gave the media his thoughts after his first game in charge of the club, a 4-1 win against Athlone Town. Listen now!https://t.co/MBRD63zhgh #GUFC
— Galway United (@GalwayUnitedFC) July 7, 2018
Galway United take on Cobh Ramblers in the 2018 SSE Airtricity League First Division on Saturday, 14th July. Kick-off in St. Colman’s Park, Macroom is 7.45pm.
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.C.D. | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 23 | 18 | 39 |
| 2 | Shelbourne | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | Drogheda United | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 34 |
| 4 | Finn Harps | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 34 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 32 |
| 6 | Galway United | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 29 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 28 | -10 | 24 |
| 8 | Cabinteely | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 22 |
| 9 | Wexford FC | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 45 | -27 | 12 |
| 10 | Athlone Town | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 65 | -54 | 5 |