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‘Let him have a day off now!’- O’Neil’s praise for ‘our captain, our leader’ O’Shea

Ipswich Town boss Gary O'Neil hailed skipper Dara O'Shea after his goal fired the Blues past Fulham - just days after welcoming his new daughter to the world.

By Mark Heath · Ipswich Star

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:43 PM

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Gary O'Neil praised captain Dara O'Shea following his late winning goal in Ipswich Town's 2-1 victory over Fulham.
The match at Portman Road finished in a 2-1 win for Ipswich Town against Fulham.
O'Shea's winning goal came shortly after he returned early from international duty for the birth of his daughter, Vayda.

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Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil praised captain Dara O'Shea after his late winning goal secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Portman Road. The decisive goal capped a memorable week for the Republic of Ireland international, who recently welcomed a newborn daughter named Vayda with his partner, Louise.

O'Neil commended O'Shea's leadership, aerial threat, and dedication to set pieces, noting how meaningful it was to celebrate a personal milestone alongside a dramatic Premier League match-winner. O'Neil added that the captain would receive a day off to spend time with his family.

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‘Let him have a day off now!’- O’Neil’s praise for ‘our captain, our leader’ O’Shea

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