Drogs Bankers At Bray

Cork City v Sligo Rovers

Cork get the opportunity to set the record straight against the side which embarrassed them back in May. Sean Kelly is suspended after last week's dismissal; there are a few injury worries for Damo also. Sligo are boosted by their midweek acquisitions, while Rafaele Cretaro is available after suspension. City; unbeaten in their last 6, haven't tasted defeat at home; while Rovers have not really impressed against the big boys on their travels. Looks a Cork win, don't like the prices though.

Stan James Prices
Cork 4/7
Draw 12/5
Sligo 9/2


Galway United v Waterford United

The Blues have their suspended quintet back, plus the formidable presence of Dave Mulcahy. Apart from that, their form makes for depressing reading. 4 consecutive defeats and just 2 points from 30 on the road; but wait....they're away to Galway United. Bottom trawlers Longford Town collected their only 3 points on the road at Terryland, so hope springs etc. Still, draws against Derry, Sligo and the Hoops in their last five games hint at the potential potential of Tony Cousins' side. Greg O'Halloran joins the cause, and Stephen O'Flynn, John Russell and Dave Cooke should be available. There's some Even Money Galway about- not a bad bet at all.


Stan James Prices
Galway 5/6
Draw 21/10
Waterford 3/1


Longford Town v Bohemians

It's hard to believe that the Town took all nine points in last season's duels between this pair. Alan Matthews will take no solace in the 'when your down your down adage' - Mark Rutherford is out for a while, alongside Daire Doyle and the recently recruited Ian Ryan. Damien Brennan returns from suspension but new signing Sean Kelly must sit this one out. Kevin Hunt and Conor Rafferty return from bans for Bohs, while Dessie Byrne serves one. SC's men have failed to win at the last three attempts, managing a single goal in those 270 or so minutes; and this is not a typo- Longford have picked up maximum points from their last 2 games. Could be a little trickier than the odds suggest, I'm not betting here.


Stan James Prices
Longford 3/1
Draw 9/4
Bohs 4/5


Shamrock Rovers v Derry City

A beautifully poised game should see little betwixt this duo, as was the case at the Randywell earlier in the season. Unless of course Rovers really are feeling the effects of their hectic pace thus far. Robbo has Derry close to where they were for the past two years; goals continue to be a problem though. Since sending 4 past Sligo Rovers the Candystripes have gone 4 without scoring in all competitions. Rovers conceded their first goals in six games last week and that performance hinted that Aidan Price's return cannot come too soon. Looks like one for playing the low goals. I don't expect Derry to score.


Stan James Prices
Rovers 11/8
Draw 2/1
Derry 7/4


Bray Wanderers v Drogheda United

Judging by the look on Eddie G's face following last week's abjectionable performance Drogheda are in for a tough game here. That of course should not faze Doolo's side who have won 6, drawn 2 of their last eight league appointments. Mark Duggan returns from suspension for the Seagulls, for whom Andrei Georgescu should be back. Graham Gartland is suspended for the Setanta Cup holders, who have new signing Guy Bates available. The Drogs are banker material. Skybet are 5/6 for best returns.

Stan James Prices
Bray 7/2
Draw 12/5
Drogheda 4/6


St. Patrick's Athletic v UCD

Following their Euro caning this offers a chance for the Saints to restore some pride and confidence against an uncharacteristically inconsistent Students' side. Pete Mahon's men like the cameras 'though as shown when they gave Shamrock Rovers a scare last time on live TV. They finally left a run of four defeats behind them with last week's last gasp win over Bohs. Shane McFaul's suspension will not help their cause in the tough midfield area. Peter Hynes and Pats' loan player Paul Murphy are available to beef up the visitors' goalshy frontline. Glen Fitzpatrick can do likewise for the must win Saints, who have been struggling to win games themselves of late - just two in their last eight league games. Pats are a little short to be supported.


Stan James Prices
Pats 8/13
Draw 12/5
UCD 4/1