Team news: Rovers v Galway United
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 14:21 |
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Shamrock Rovers are at full strength ahead of Friday’s Premier Division game against Galway United at Tallaght Stadium. Ticket booth in Stadium car park from 3pm until kick off.
v Galway UnitedLeague of Ireland Premier Division 2009Friday October 30th, Tallaght Stadium (KO 7.35pm) Says Hoops’ boss Michael O’Neill: “I’m delighted to say that we have no injury doubts. Everyone came through last week, and Paddy Kavanagh also played in a reserve game on Monday. “It’s good to have everyone available again. We’ve had a few different problems with injuries and illness – we’re particularly glad to see the back of the flu that effected a couple of players.” MICHAEL O’NEILL ON:Last Friday’s 4-2 win against Dundalk“We played very well. It’s a hard place to go to, and there’s the artificial surface as well. But we won our two games up there this season and you don’t do that unless you’re a strong side.“We lost goals at crucial stages of the game but we were strong enough to overcome that and score two more goals in the last few minutes to get the three points. “We had a lot of players who put in good performances up in Dundalk so it was very pleasing that we bounced back so well after the disappointing result against Cork City.” Friday’s game against Galway United“There’s a lot to play for and every fixture this weekend has something hinging on it – and our game against Galway at Tallaght Stadium is no different. “They had some good results recently and may have felt that they were safe, but in the last couple of weeks they’ve gone back into a dangerous position so this is a big game for them. “We expect a tough game from Galway, but we know it’s a must-win game for Shamrock Rovers and that’s what we’ve prepared for and what we intend to do.” Shamrock Rovers v Galway United so far this seasonP 3 W 3 D 0 L 0 F 5 A 1 Apr 18, Terryland ParkGalway U (0) 1 Rovers (2) 3Faherty 55’ Twigg 4’ 17’ 65’ Jun 20, Tallaght StadiumRovers (0) 1 Galway U 0Baker 53’ Aug 28, Terryland ParkGalway U 0 Rovers (0) 1 Bradley 74’ Premier Positions P W D L F A Pts PosRovers 34 21 9 4 50 25 71 2nd Galway U 34 12 4 18 33 54 40 7th  |
