Monday Night Football - 22/10/07

Bohemians v UCD

This is a great time of the season to be facing the college boys; let alone the fact that this will be their second outing since Friday. Pete Mahon's side have but one focus at the moment - do not get injured for the cup semi-final. The Gypsys are much better equipped to handle the tightly packed schedule, and with Cork and Pats in opposition also, SC's side can make significant strides towards the second spot. UCD seemed both lethargic and aimless against Longford Town on Friday night and it's difficult to see them scoring against the division's most frugal back four. That said, Bohs have fired blanks in this season's two previous meetings. Dessie Byrne and Jason McGuinness returns from suspension for the hosts, but Stephen O'Donnell and Liam Burns join Dessie Byrne in the stands; Dean Pooley replaced McGuinness against Derry City last time out and should retain his spot. Joxer and Mark Rossiter are doubts but Ryan McCann and Harpal Singh provide adequate alternatives.
Bohs:LWWWW
UCD:WDLDL
Referee- Pat Whelan

Previous meetings:
UCD 1-0 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2007 27 Jul 07 ->>
Bohemians 0-0 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2007 4 May 07 ->>
Bohemians 0-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 27 Oct 06 ->>
UCD 0-1 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2006 29 Jul 06 ->>
Bohemians 2-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 28 Apr 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Bohs
Draw
UCD

Cork City v St. Patrick's Athletic

el Rico's charges will have to improve defensively if they are to blunt the rampant saints attack in this mighty showdown. The Cork boss must have choked on his paracetemol as he watched desperate Dan's back four usher Guy Bates towards the City goal on Friday night. Brian O'Callaghan's return may add some steel. Meanwhile in Inchicore the Saints were rattling five past a broken Rovers eleven. It was the Leesiders' first defeat in eleven games, and Denis Behan and John Deadleg O'Flynn should find the Pats rearguard slightly easier to penetrate. At the other end of the park any repeat of the recent defensive generosity will be exploited by the division's top scorers. Darragh Ryan's absence continues, although Cillian Lordan is fit for consideration. Anto Murphy returns from a one game ban; otherwise the Saints squad is likely to remain unchanged. The mother of must win games for both sides!
Cork:WWWDL
Pats:WWLWW
Referee- Dave McKeon

Previous meetings:
St Patricks Athletic 1-1 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 27 Jul 07 ->>
Cork City 1-0 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2007 3 May 07 ->>
St Patricks Athletic 1-0 Cork City Setanta Sports Cup 2007 2 Apr 07 ->>
Cork City 1-3 St Patricks Athletic Setanta Sports Cup 2007 12 Mar 07 ->>
St Patricks Athletic 0-1 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 6 Nov 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Cork
Draw
Pats

Longford Town v Bray Wanderers

Bray were boosted by the much anticipated return of Colm Tresson last Friday and the Seagulls' stalwart almost netted a winner within minutes of his introduction from the bench. Eddie Gormley's side have been picking up points with quiet efficiency of late and have lost just one of their last seven league outings. longford's needs are greater. The Town are in a desperate situation and scrambling wildly for points; they haven't drawn on the road since picking up a point at United Park in early June. With their central defensive partnership back in situ last Friday they saw off UCD's wan challenge at Belfield; nothing lkess than a repeat will do beside the DART tracks.
Longford:LLLDW
Bray:WDDDD
Referee - Anthony Buttimer

Previous meetings:
Bray Wanderers 1-3 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2007 27 Jul 07 ->>
Longford Town 1-1 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 5 May 07 ->>
Bray Wanderers 0-2 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 15 Sep 06 ->>
Longford Town 1-0 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 27 Jun 06 ->>
Bray Wanderers 1-0 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 16 May 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Longford
Draw
Bray