Drogheda edge closer to top three

National League/Sligo Rovers 2 Drogheda United 3: Drogheda United kept their hopes of a top-three finish alive on Saturday night…

National League/Sligo Rovers 2 Drogheda United 3: Drogheda United kept their hopes of a top-three finish alive on Saturday night with a hard-earned win at the Showgrounds.

Paul Doolan was thrilled with his side's win. "It was absolutely brilliant, we went behind in the first half against the run of play, but we kept going."

Doolan described the playing surface as "atrocious", but stated about the title race: "We are not bothered about anyone else."

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