Daniel McDonnell: Azores is a fitting stage for Shamrock Rovers’ attempt to navigate uncharted territory

Daniel McDonnell: Azores is a fitting stage for Shamrock Rovers’ attempt to navigate uncharted territory

Santa Clara, the Hoops’ Portuguese opponents, are the most isolated football club in Europe.

Daniel McDonnell reports from the Azores where Shamrock Rovers are 2,300km from home and facing into a novel test with massive implications

Daniel McDonnell Today at 06:30

For Irish clubs, tales of legendary away days in Europe traditionally revolve around trips to the east. Shamrock Rovers have gone in another direction this week in their attempt to create another piece of history.

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