Coral generosity on the double

Derry City v UCD

The Students pack their bags yet again for their fifth away tie in cup competition this season; and their second quarter-final at the Randywell. Their journey may not be a wasted one however, given the striking problems facing the home squad. Sammy Morrow is out, with both Mark Farren and Kevin McHugh doubtful; 'though one must assume that Robbo will press at least one of them into service. Pat McCourt and Neil McCafferty are also keeping the Scot guessing - Kevin Deery returns from suspension. Derek Doyle is definitely out for the visitors following his unpleasant legbreak last weekend. They've endured injury issues themselves and will need as many of their walking wounded available as possible for this last shot at salvaging something from their rather erratic campaign. Looks a Derry win, not a betting price though.

Previous meetings:
Derry City 3-0 UCD Eircom League Cup 2007 28 Aug 07 ->>
UCD 1-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 25 May 07 ->>
Derry City 0-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2007 20 Apr 07 ->>
Derry City 2-0 UCD Ford FAI Cup 2006 1 Oct 06 ->>
Derry City 0-0 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 3 Sep 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Derry 1/2
Draw 12/5
UCD 11/2


Longford Town v Limerick 37

Lucky Longford draw ailing Lims! They were the side that all seven potential opponents wanted at home. Alan Matthews would certainly swap victory here for a place in next season's Premier Division fixture list; but both would do nicely. The Town have been in flying form lately and will be turbo boosted by the return from suspension of the league's joint top scorer and August's Player of the Month, Dave Mooney. Paul McGee's side take to the field without Ross Cosgrave who is suspended. The First Division side have won just one of their last eight league games - but stranger things have happened in the cup. Coral are 4/6 against a Longford win, it's too big.

Previous meetings:
No previous meetings between these sides

Stan James Prices
Longford 4/7
Draw 12/5
Limerick 9/2



Waterford United v Cork City

There will be barely 200 Cork fans amongst the 1250 allowed into the RSC for this one. Gareth Cronins side - well when they are bad, they are poison; when they are good they have the beating of Cork City. Lately it's been poison though. They surprised many by ending Sligo Rovers interest in the competition in the last round. Dean Delaney and Kenny Browne should be back, but Paul McCarthy is suspended and Daryl Kavanagh is out for the remainder of the season. eL Rico's side have struck seven goals in their last two outings; the Blues have one of the worst defensive records in the Premier Division, but have impressed with clean sheets in both of their most recent league assignments. Coral again are feeling generous with 11/10 against Cork. It's a huge price.

Previous meetings:
Waterford United 0-3 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 24 Aug 07 ->>
Cork City 2-0 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2007 17 Jul 07 ->>
Waterford United 1-0 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 9 Mar 07 ->>
Cork City 4-1 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 3 Nov 06 ->>
Waterford United 0-0 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 5 Aug 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Waterford 7/2
Draw 12/5
Cork 4/6


St. Patrick's Athletic v Bohemians

Cup football at its highest temperature as these two auld Dublin wans vie for some silverware to embellish their respective seasons. Patchy form has followed the pair around recently and home advantage may swing it for the Saints. They found the net four times last weekend; Keith Barker is improving with each outing, and Michael Keane has shown that he possesses as much of a threat from the deadball as Keith Fahey. Bohs will be hurting after conceding their unbeaten home record to the Hoops early in the week - Darren Mansaram, Neale Fenn and Mark Rossiter's availability should help to increase their goal threat somewhat after two consecutive blanks. Anto Murphy is suspended for the Saints. Pats rightly favs, nothing attractive in the prices for me though.

Previous meetings:
Bohemians 2-0 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2007 28 May 07 ->>
St Patricks Athletic 0-0 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2007 13 Apr 07 ->>
Bohemians 0-1 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2006 13 Oct 06 ->>
St Patricks Athletic 0-1 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2006 14 Jul 06 ->>
Bohemians 0-0 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2006 14 Apr 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Pats 11/10
Draw 2/1
Bohs 9/4