Rory Gaffney wanted Shamrock Rovers to open up a 10-point gap on their title rivals before embarking on their latest European run - and thanks to his strike against Derry City last night, they are almost there.
The Hoops are seven points clear of the Candystripes and St Patrick’s Athletic, and are well on their way to a record-equalling four-in-a-row.
It’s hard to see anyone stop them now, even if Stephen Bradley’s men do have the distraction once again of group stage football.
