There was a night of disappointment for Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park as champions Shelbourne overturned a one goal deficit to beat the Bit O’Red by three goals to one.

During a lively opening, it was John Russell’s visitors who deservedly struck for the lead on 19 minutes when Cian Kavanagh smashed a deflected Will Fitzgerald cross into the roof of the Shels net. 

Rovers goalkeeper Sam Sargeant pulled off a string of super saves to deny Shels on several occasions. But a Mipo goal on the half hour was followed by a Paddy McClean own goal and a John Martin insurance strike in added time at the end of the game. 

The result, coupled with Waterford’s defeat to Derry and a win for Galway over Bohs leaves Rovers level on 37 with both sides with Galway having a game in hand. 

Rovers’ final home game of the season takes place on Saturday, October 25th against Cork City at the Showgrounds, before we go to Tallght on the final day one week later. 

Shelbourne: Wessel Speel; Sean Gannon, Lewis Temple, Tyreke Wilson (Kameron Ledwidge h-t); Milan Mbeng (Evan Caffrey h-t), JJ Lunney (Harry Wood 58), Kerr McInroy, Daniel Kelly; Ali Coote (Sean Boyd 63), Jack Henry-Francis; Mipo Odubeko (John Martin 73).

Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant; Edwin Agbaje, Ollie Denham,Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart (Kyle McDonagh 80); James McManus (Wilson Waweru 90), Seb Quirk; Owen Elding, Jad Hakiki, Will Fitzgerald; Cian Kavanagh (Ronan Manning h-t).

Referee: Paul Norton.

Precious league points go on offer at Tolka Park this Friday evening as Sligo Rovers face Shelbourne in what is the Bit O’Red’s penultimate game away from home this season, kick-off 7.45pm. 

With three games to go, Rovers are level on points with Waterford and three ahead of Galway, who have one game in hand. 

The Blues host Derry at the RSC while United face Bohemians in Galway at the same time, as all three sides scrap to pick up enough points to avoid the relegation play-off. 

Cork City’s relegation was confirmed earlier this week following defeat to Shels. 

In team news, Rovers head to Dublin without club captain John Mahon who misses out with a foot injury. 

Winger Ryan O’Kane is ineligible due to the terms of his loan from last year’s league champions. 

Manager John Russell has an otherwise fit squad to choose from as of Thursday evening. 

Rovers are yet to pick up a point against Joey O’Brien’s charges this season. While the Drumcondra outfit are in good form ahead of this one following recent wins over champions elect Shamrock Rovers and struggling Cork. 

However, Rovers’ form has been solid recently with just one defeat in our last five. 

“This will be a tough one for us”, Russell says ahead of the game. 

“Shels have been excellent recently and like ourselves are doing all they can to pick up points to reach their targets and have hit some form. 

“Our form against them this season isn’t great but in all three games, we’ve either been level or ahead against them at half time. It’s about focus and concentration and I feel we have improved even further in that regard since we played them last in August. 

“We got caught with a late goal in Derry because we switched off. If we do that in Tolka, it won’t end well for us. 

“Everyone is fighting for points now and although we always want to entertain, it’s in our DNA, we know how critical it is to scrap and squeeze out results. We have huge belief in ourselves that we will be able to do that. 

“It feels a lot like it will all come down to the wire this season and we have to make sure we’re in with a chance of avoiding that playoff spot once the final day comes.”

David Goulden

Sligo Rovers Football Club invites applications for the position of Manager of our Women’s Premier Division first team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a senior side competing at the highest level of the women’s domestic game in Ireland and to play a key role in developing the next generation of elite female players in the North West.

Sligo Rovers is a community-based club with a proud heritage in the League of Ireland. Our women’s football pathway extends from academy to senior level and is built on a commitment to player welfare, and high performance on and off the pitch. The successful candidate will work closely with club leadership, performance staff, and academy coaches to deliver a clear and progressive football philosophy across all age groups.

The Role

The Women’s Team Manager will lead all aspects of the team’s sporting direction, daily operations, and performance management. The role calls for a forward-thinking coach who can combine strong leadership with a genuine passion for developing players and growing the women’s game in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and review training sessions to enhance individual and team performance.
• Oversee match preparation, opposition analysis, team selection, and in-game strategy.
• Design and implement long-term player development programmes focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental growth.
• Collaborate with the Sligo Rovers Academy to identify and nurture emerging talent.
• Communicate effectively with players, staff, and club management.
• Work with the club’s performance and medical teams to monitor player welfare, conditioning, and recovery.
• Represent Sligo Rovers professionally in media engagements, community events, and league activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance environment consistent with the club’s values.

Essential Criteria

• A valid UEFA A Licence.
• Demonstrable experience in senior coaching or football management.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Women’s Premier Division and the wider Irish football landscape.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience developing and integrating academy players into senior football.
• Previous involvement in elite women’s football environments.
• Strong administrative, reporting, and IT skills.

How to Apply

Applications should include:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (including all relevant coaching qualifications).
2. A short cover letter outlining your coaching philosophy, leadership style, and relevant experience.

Please email applications to academy@sligorovers.com

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Sligo Rovers can confirm that Steve Feeney has stepped down from his role as Women’s First Team Manager. 

Feeney leaves the Showgrounds following his second stint as boss, guiding Rovers to a tenth placed finish in this year’s Women’s Premier Division. Feeney’s final game in charge was Saturday’s defeat to Athlone Town, the last game of the 2025 season. 

Initially appointed ahead of the Bit O’Red’s first season in competitive senior football back in December 2021, Feeney led Rovers for the next two years, guiding the club to an unprecedented first-ever Women’s FAI Cup semi-final in 2023. 

The Sligo native stepped down from his role a few weeks later, but was re-appointed last winter ahead of the current season. 

Citing family commitments as the main reason for his departure, the former Rovers midfielder told sligorovers.com of his pride having both played and managed at the club. He also mentioned how tough it was for him to step away. 

“I am at a point in my life where I get greater fulfillment and joy being present and my children’s games and activities than being at my own games and missing theirs”, he outlines.

“The season before this, when I wasn’t involved with Rovers, it gave me much more of a chance to be present with them at a lot more. Coming back to Rovers this season, it made me realise how much more I want to be there watching my kids enjoy their sports and their activities. As a manager of a Premier Division side, it just doesn’t allow you the time to do that unfortunately. 

“But it’s been a huge privilege for me to represent Rovers again. I loved playing for the club and loved managing at the club too. It’s always so hard not to stay involved but I will be supporting Rovers at all levels in 2026 and beyond. 

“I’m so grateful for the support I’ve always had from the club, the players, my staff and of course my family. It’s a massive undertaking managing a group of players and a backroom team on top of family life. I also have a full-time job too so it’s been so important for me that my family gives me so much support in everything I do. 

“The club has been fantastic too, throughout both my stints as manager. There are so many good people who work behind the scenes, unbeknownst to the public. Without them, we wouldn’t have Sligo Rovers and the people of Sligo wouldn’t have the great times and memories this club gives them.”

Noted for bringing through a host of players from Rovers’ Abbvie Academy to first team level, Feeney continued in his tireless efforts in further developing local talent this season. 

“There’s so much work done locally here in Sligo and the north west by a lot of really good people who give their time to the game”, Feeney continued. 

“The standard is improving all the time, especially at Rovers. The work the underage coaches do is phenomenal and you can see by how many girls the club has brought through from underage to senior level. 

“There’s a lot going on behind the scenes at the Showgrounds at both men’s and women’s level. If it all works out and with the right people involved, I know the women’s team will continue to grow and thrive. It will not and has not been easy as the league is so tough. But if the right people are backing them, these girls and this club have more than enough in them to have more success at all levels.” 

A player with the club from 2000 to 2010, Feeney was part of the men’s side who achieved promotion from the First Division twenty years ago. He went on to play four more years with the club, featuring in European and cup winning squads. He also played with Monaghan, Galway, Athlone and Ballinamallard. 

“Working with the players, the staff and the club as a whole has been a great joy for me”, Feeney says. 

“It hasn’t happened for us every weekend, but seeing the players show on occasion what they are capable of has been hugely satisfying and I really hope whoever comes in after me can take them on to the next level as they are definitely good enough. 

“The girls have been such a pleasure to work with. I am really looking forward to seeing those girls who broke through this season going on and becoming important, senior players for our club. 

“Geographically, we don’t have the biggest pool of players to pick from that other teams may have. So it’s so vital that the work that’s been done at underage and local league level keeps up as it’s important that these young girls play to a high level locally and then have the belief that they are good enough to play with Rovers when the time comes. This will help us hugely when it comes to competing in the League of Ireland.” 

Acknowledging Feeney’s contribution, Sligo Rovers Chairperson Tommy Higgins said: “We would like to thank Steve for his trojan work throughout the last year and stretching back to when the club joined the women’s Premier Division. Steve has played a huge part in the establishment and development of Sligo Rovers within women’s football across all levels and the club is forever grateful for his input. We wish him and his family all the best going forward.” 

The process of appointing a new women’s first team manager will soon get underway and the club will update supporters in due course. 

David Goulden 

Athlone Town Stadium, 11 October 2025

Sligo Rovers faced a tough outing at Athlone Town, conceding four first-half goals despite strong resistance from goalkeeper Bonnie McKiernan. Early strikes from Madie Gibson and Kelly Brady set the tone, with Hannah Waesch and Gibson adding to the tally before half-time. Rovers showed resilience after the break, with McKiernan producing a series of crucial saves to keep the scoreline from rising further. Substitutions refreshed the side, but Athlone maintained control, securing the WPD trophy as Rovers finish 10th in the league.

Line-ups

Athlone Town: Megan Plaschko, Kellie Brennan, Kayleigh Shine, Shauna Brennan (Israela Groves 65, Natalie McNally, Hannah Waesch (C), Kelly Brady, Roisin Molloy (Chloe Singleton 80), Emma Mooney, Madison Gibson, Kate Slevin (Sarah Rice 65)

Substitutes: Maria Matthaiou, Chloe Singleton, Israela Groves, Kerryane Brown, Alexis Strickland, Aoife O’Connor, Hazel Donegan, Lucy Fitzgerald, Sarah Rice

Sligo Rovers: Bonnie McKiernan, Sarah Kiernan, Emma Hansberry (C) (Cara King 46), Paula McGrory, Eimear Lafferty (Louise Masterson 90), Alana Doherty, Bernie Ferreira (Anna McDaniel 46), Alice Lillie (Sarah McDaniel 46), Kate Nugent, Rachel McGoldrick (Ciara Henry 87), Ava Hallinan

Substitutes: Louise Masterson, Ciara Henry, Eve Caprani, Amy McCarthy, Mairead McIntyre, Natasha Kelly, Cara King, Sarah McDaniel, Anna McDaniel

Referee: Ryan Maher | Attendance: 708

Sligo Rovers endured a difficult afternoon at Athlone Town, falling behind within the first minute when Gurteen native Roisin Molloy’s precise cross found Madie Gibson, who finished confidently to give the hosts an early lead after 44 seconds. Just seven minutes later, Kelly Brady scored an impressive finish, outpacing Kate Nugent to chip Bonnie McKiernan and double Athlone’s advantage.

Rovers began to settle but struggled to create clear openings. Molloy’s 15th-minute cross was comfortably caught by McKiernan, who was soon called into action again, making two close-range saves from Brady and Emma Mooney in the 19th minute. Athlone continued to dominate, with Hannah Waesch, recently named Women’s Player of the Month, firing a 30-yard strike under the bar in the 26th minute to make it 3–0. A further blow followed in the 32nd minute as Gibson scored directly from a corner.

Athlone Town looked to stretch their league advantage even further, with Molloy narrowly missing from a yard out in the 40th minute, and Mooney and Brady both hitting the bar seconds later. The first half ended with Athlone firmly in control, 4–0 up at the break.

The second half saw a triple substitution at the break, with Anna McDaniel, Sarah McDaniel, and Cara King coming on to refresh the side. Katie Slevin had a clear chance in the 54th minute, but Bonnie McKiernan was in outstanding form, producing a series of crucial saves, including multiple stops from leading scorer Kelly Brady, keeping the scoreline from worsening. McKiernan’s performance was the standout feature of the second half, repeatedly denying Athlone.

Ciara Henry made her first appearance since May 2024, returning to action off the bench in the 87th minute after a long-term injury layoff, receiving a warm reception as she rejoined the squad on the pitch.

Sligo Rovers finish 10th in the WPD. Athlone Town now focus on next week’s FAI Sports Direct Cup final against Bohemian FC, and congratulations to them on winning the WPD title for the 2025 season.

Jack Dempsey

Sligo Rovers travel to Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday, 11 October, to take on newly crowned champions Athlone Town in their final Women’s Premier Division fixture of the season. The match is one of five kicking off at 16:30 and will be broadcast live on TG4.

Both sides come into the game on the back of defeats. Peamount United’s Eleanor Ryan Doyle came off the bench to score the only goal in the 87th minute during a 1-0 win at Greenogue Park. Rovers, meanwhile, were edged out 3-2 by DLR Waves in a closely contested game at the Showgrounds, played in testing rainy conditions.

Despite suffering similar results last weekend, the circumstances are quite different for both sides heading into this fixture. With the league campaign drawing to a close, both teams will be playing for pride. Last Saturday’s defeat to DLR Waves all but confirms a 10th-place finish for Sligo Rovers. Athlone Town, in contrast, will celebrate lifting the Women’s Premier Division trophy at full-time. They will also have one eye on next weekend’s Women’s FAI Cup final against Bohemian FC at Tallaght Stadium.

Steve Feeney’s side will be without defender Katie Melly, who is suspended following a straight red card for a challenge outside the box, despite cover from her teammates. On a positive note, Sarah Kiernan made her return to the squad last weekend, providing a boost ahead of the season finale.

Rovers will also debut their pink Breast Cancer Awareness kit for Saturday’s fixture. The jerseys, along with exclusive merchandise, are being sold by the club throughout October to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with all proceeds going directly to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Kick-off is at 16:30 on Saturday at Athlone Town Stadium. Watch all the action live on TG4.

Jack Dempsey

An injury time winner from Derry City’s Michael Duffy saw Sligo Rovers beaten for the first time in five league games, as the Bit O’Red suffered late heartbreak at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Duffy’s 94th minute winner arrived following an even game in which Rovers goalkeeper Sam Sargeant pulled off a number of decent stops. While the visitors did create opportunities through Cian Kavanagh and the ever-impressive Jad Hakiki.

John Russell’s side were on top throughout the opening half hour of this tie, played 48 hours or so after its initially scheduled kick-off time due to Storm Amy. 

Hakiki trickery bought him space at the edge of the Derry area, but his resulting shot was just off target. 

Sargeant, looking for a hat-trick of clean sheets, kept out an effort from Adam O’Reilly eight minutes from the break and kept Duffy out after the break.

Substitute Sean Stewart then somehow got in front of Danny Mullen’s shot as Rovers looked comfortable dealing with City. 

Cruelly however, Rovers were denied a much deserved point when Duffy headed a Robbie Benson cross to the net in injury time. 

Derry City: Brian Maher, Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann (Gavin Whyte 57), Mark Connolly, Jamie Stott, Brandon Fleming; Carl Winchester (Robbie Benson 27), Sadou Diallo (Cameron Dummigan 79); Adam O’Reilly, Michael Duffy; Danny Mullen.

Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant, Edwin Agbaje (Conor Reynolds 86), Sebastian Quirk, Patrick McClean, Will Fitzgerald, Jad Hakiki, Cian Kavanagh (Sean Stewart HT), James McManus (Ciaron Harkin 65), Ryan O’Kane (Matthew Wolfe 86), Owen Elding, Gareth McElroy (Oliver Denham 65).

Referee: Neil Doyle.

Showgrounds, 4 October 2025

Sligo Rovers fell to a narrow 3–2 defeat at home to DLR Waves in a match full of intensity, key moments, and a red card that ultimately swung the game against the hosts.

Line-ups

Sligo Rovers:
Bonnie McKiernan, Emma Hansberry (C), Muireann Devaney, Paula McGrory, Katie Melly, Eimear Lafferty, Alana Doherty (Sarah Kiernan 90), Alice Lillie (Mairead McIntyre 83), Kate Nugent, Rachel McGoldrick (Cara King 83), Ava Hallinan (Anna McDaniel 58)
Substitutes: Sarah Kiernan, Louise Masterson, Bernie Ferreira, Lauren Devaney, Cara King, Sarah McDaniel, Anna McDaniel, Mairead McIntyre

DLR Waves:
Niamh Richardson, Leah Donnelly, Chloe McCarthy, Keelin Dodd, Bronagh Kane, Neema Nyangasi, Amber Cosgrove (C) (Abbie Brophy 55), Cliodhna Donnelly (Rebecca McMahon 46), Nadine Clare (Eve Conheady 55), Michelle Doonan, Siun Murdiff (Amber Cullen 71)
Substitutes: Eve Badana, Rachel Doyle, Rebecca McMahon, Abbie Brophy, Shauna Peare, Eve Conheady, Lauren Strong, Amber Cullen

Referee: Darragh White

DLR Waves struck early, taking the lead inside four minutes when Michelle Doonan played a precise low pass into Neema Nyangasi, who finished confidently past Bonnie McKiernan. Rovers responded well, with Eimear Lafferty testing Richardson from distance, while McKiernan was called into action at the other end to deny Doonan.

Rovers had a golden chance to level in the 20th minute when Rachel McGoldrick drove into the box and was brought down by Bronagh Kane. Paula McGrory stepped up to take the resulting penalty, but Richardson produced a fine save to keep DLR ahead.

McGrory made amends just after the half-hour mark. From a Kate Nugent free-kick delivered deep from halfway, McGrory controlled the ball expertly before squaring it to Emma Hansberry, who finished neatly to make it 1–1.

DLR threatened again before the break, with Doonan twice finding herself through on goal, but McKiernan stood firm—first saving with her foot, then watching the second strike drift wide.

Rovers came out strongly in the second half and deservedly took the lead. McGoldrick’s dangerous cross forced Richardson to parry the ball onto the crossbar, and McGrory reacted quickest to turn home from close range, putting Rovers 2–1 ahead.

The advantage was short-lived. Within minutes, Doonan struck again for DLR, firing a crisp, low effort into the corner to bring the game level at 2–2.

In the 58th minute, 15-year-old Ava Hallinan received a warm ovation as she was substituted for Anna McDaniel after an impressive first senior start for the club.

Rovers’ task became much harder just after the hour mark when Katie Melly was controversially shown a straight red card for a challenge outside the area, despite cover being present. Muireann Devaney was also cautioned in the aftermath for dissent.

Even with ten players, Rovers continued to battle. McDaniel forced Richardson into a smart low save, while Alana Doherty’s close-range effort from a corner was cleared off the line.

However, DLR reclaimed the lead in the 79th minute when Doonan pounced on a loose ball at the edge of the box to grab her second of the game and restore the visitors’ advantage.

Rovers pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages but couldn’t break through a packed DLR defence. Late on, there was an emotional moment as Sarah Kiernan made her return to action for the first time since the passing of her mother, met with warm applause from the home support.

The result keeps DLR Waves in ninth place ahead of the final weekend, while Sligo Rovers remain in tenth.

Sligo Rovers travel to the Athlone Town Stadium next Saturday to face newly crowned champions Athlone Town in their final fixture of the 2025 season.

Jack Dempsey

Sligo Rovers return to the Showgrounds on 4 October for their final Women’s Premier Division home game of 2025, welcoming DLR Waves in a 15:00 kick-off. Entry is free. A decisive fixture for both sides, with ninth place in the table within reach for the winner.

Rovers arrive after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Bohemians at Dalymount Park, decided by an Alannah McEvoy penalty in stoppage time. Steve Feeney’s side twice came from behind in a performance full of fight and quality, including two well-taken goals.

“I was heartbroken for the girls at full-time. They gave so much and to lose so late was tough, but there were so many positives. They showed great character to come from behind twice. Anna’s touch and finish for her goal was excellent. Even the small details we worked on at half-time improved in the second half. Despite the loss, there was plenty to be proud of.”

DLR Waves also enter off the back of defeat, last playing almost two weeks ago when they lost 3-1 to newly crowned champions Athlone Town. Cliodhna Donnelly scored her first goal of the season in that game.

The sides have met twice already this season. DLR won the reverse league fixture 1-0 at the Carlisle Grounds in June before edging a 3-2 win at the Showgrounds in the FAI Cup last 16. That result avenged their 3-1 quarter-final defeat to Rovers in last year’s competition.

There are no new injury concerns for Rovers, though no players are expected to return in time for this weekend’s squad.

Manager Steve Feeney is braced for another competitive meeting:
“DLR are ahead of us in the league and knocked us out of the cup. We’ve faced them twice already this season, so both teams know what to expect. With it being our last home game, we want to put in a strong performance and get a result to match.”

The occasion will also highlight Sligo Rovers’ latest charity initiative, run in partnership with Umbro. Two limited-edition jerseys have been launched in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, with all proceeds going directly to the charity. Match programmes, raffles, fan-zone activities, entertainment, and merchandise sales will also contribute.

“The work that has gone into this initiative for breast cancer awareness is fantastic. It will be an emotional day for many people affected by cancer. Football is about more than results, but hopefully we can produce one fitting for the occasion.”

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday at the Showgrounds. Admission is free.

Jack Dempsey

Sligo Rovers go to the Ryan McBride Brandywell to take on Derry City this Sunday afternoon with plenty on the line for both sides ahead of the fourth and final meeting between the two this season, kick-off 4pm.

Initially due to take place on October 3rd, this game was rescheduled following Storm Amy.

Unbeaten in five league games, Rovers will look to put further space between ourselves and both Galway United and Waterford who occupy eighth and ninth spot respectively.

Galway have no game this weekend and don’t play again until October 17th. While Waterford’s game with Drogheda was also postponed.

Rovers’ win last week over St Pat’s means the Bit O’Red cannot finish in the automatic relegation spot but are still tussling with both Galway and Waterford to avoid the relegation play-off.

Derry themselves will want to kick Shamrock Rovers’ now inevitable title celebrations down the road for a few days at least. 

The Candystripes know that anything but a home win on Sunday will confirm the Hoops champions. 

City, who haven’t won in two league games following draws with Drogheda and Shelbourne, will however want to strengthen their hold on second spot, as they sit just above the chasing pack. They are on a six game unbeaten run. 

In team news, Rovers are hopeful that Ollie Denham will return for selection following a few weeks out with a hip injury. 

Ryan O’Kane was a late withdrawal before the Pat’s game with illness. The loanee is expected to be available for Friday. 

While Seb Quirk, also a withdrawal late last week, will face a late fitness test as will Ciaron Harkin, who is suffering with illness at the moment. 

Rovers’ last win by the River Foyle came during the shortened covid season back in 2020 but John Russell’s side will take confidence from a superb two goal win over Tiernan Lynch’s men back in July.

Goals from Derry local Paddy McClean and a Wilson Waweru strike in injury time at the end of the first half secured a massive result for Sligo at the Showgrounds. 

“We will look to keep this run going”, Russell tells sligorovers.com. 

“The players have been brilliant in the last few months, both on the training pitch and on the field in competitive games. Each one of them to a man has deserved the praise they’ve received for some big results in the league but we have to forget about what’s done now and keep the focus on getting something from Sunday.

“We can’t and won’t take our foot off the gas now for the last few weeks of the campaign. 

“We are nowhere near having the job done and we need to keep finding higher levels as the weeks go on. There’s so much football still to play. 

“Each and every point is massive for all the teams at this stage. Everyone is fighting for something at the moment, it’s a scrap. 

“If you lose focus or take your eye off the ball, you’ll be punished by the teams below you. The squad is very aware of this.”

Of Derry, Russell is aware of their many threats and has urged his side again to play on the front foot. 

“They have talent, pace and creativity all over the pitch”, he says. 

“They’ve punished us twice already this season but there wasn’t much in the games. 

“Last time we were in Derry, we left the game behind us after 50 minutes but we were actually the better side for the last half hour or so and deserved a goal or two. 

“We put in a great performance to beat them in Sligo then during the summer and we need to hit those high levels again if we want to get something from Sunday. 

“But if you go up there and you let them dictate things then you’ll suffer.” 

David Goulden