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25th Sep 2015

PIC: Shamrock Rovers midfielder scores the most unorthodox goal of the season

Gavin Brennan takes it easy

Kevin McGillicuddy

We can’t wait to see the footage of the goals that Shamrocks Rovers scored tonight against Galway United.

The Hoops secured a 2-0 win in Tallaght after strikes from Gavin Brennan and Danny North, but it seems the opening goal was more than a bit unusual.

We thought perhaps the tweets were being a bit harsh on the midfielder’s efforts until we saw the evidence ourselves thanks to the good folk at Inpho

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 25/9/2015 Gavin Brennan of Rovers scores the first goal of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 25/9/2015 Gavin Brennan of Rovers scores the first goal of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 25/9/2015 Gavin Brennan of Rovers celebrates scoring the first goal of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

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