Magicme
09/04/2009, 11:12 AM
MONAGHAN UNITED -V- SPORTING FINGAL
Sporting Fingal will travel twice this week end to Kingspan Century Park to play Monaghan United. The first game will be on Friday night in the League and they return again on Easter Monday for the League Cup.
Sporting Fingal are in third place behind the other two metropolitan sides Shelbourne and UCD, so with 10 out of a possible 15 points they have made a good start to the season. They would be confident of adding to their tally against at Kingspan Century Park.
Unlike their opponents Monaghan United have made a poor start to the season, 2 points in five games is a poor return, however there appeared to be a bit of a revival against Limerick last week end, we had our first clean sheet of the season and shared the spoils with limerick, had lady luck been on their side Darren Mc. Kenna’s late strike could have given them their first victory of the season. A draw in Jackman Park was a good result. United’s display was much more positive.
No doubt United’s Manager Mick Cooke will be taking solace from the display against Limerick and will be and will be in a much more confident mood facing Fingal. United should have a full squad to select from. As they demonstrated in their first home of the season they are capable of taking on the best if they can reproduce this form they should have their first victory of the season. A good crowd is expected as it is Good Friday and as previous fixtures at Kingspan Century on this day always produced a good support. And I believe they won’t be disappointed.
Injuries and Suspensions
Suspended : none
Injuries : none
Results of Last fixtures
Div 1 Longford Town 3 3 Monaghan United
Div 1 Monaghan United 0 1 Shelbourne
Div 1 UCD 3 0 Monaghan United
Div 1 Monaghan United 1 2 Mervue United
Div 1 Limerick 0 0 Monaghan United
Next 5 Fixtures
Fri Apr 10 Monaghan United v Sporting Fingal 8.p.m.
Mon Apr 13 Monaghan United v Sporting Fingal 3.p.m.
Sat Apr 18 Waterford United v Monaghan United 7.p.m
Fri Apr 24 Monaghan United v Kildare County 8.p.m.
Sat Apr 2 Athlone v Monaghan United 8.p.m.
Managers Quotes
"As I stated last week a draw in Limerick would be a good result and this we achieved and we created enough chances to win the game. Our performance on the night was much more assertive; although we didn’t score we came away with a clean sheet. There is a more positive attitude to the side and this is what is required for this week- ends double clash against Sporting Fingal.
Sporting are going well at this early stage of the season, they have collected an average of 2 points per game and they wouldn’t like to see the 5 point gap between themselves and their two nearest and fellow Dublin sides Shelbourne and UCD widen if they are to achieve promotion this season. Liam Buckley has strengthened his side with the recent signing of Swords native, Westham United defender and former Under 19- Irish International- Lorcan Fitzgerald.
In Friday’s game the least I will be looking for is a draw, but with due respect to the opposition I feel this is the game that we will get our first win in the League. With the Cup game coming so soon it is easy to get distracted, however I am a firm believer in concentrating in one game at a time. We will have a full squad to pick from. Since it is Good Friday with little sporting counter attractions I am looking forward to a good supporting crowd.
As for Monday’s game it is a Cup match and you don’t get a second chance, but hopefully we will be able to bring the experience gained from Friday’s game to positive affect."
Sporting Fingal will travel twice this week end to Kingspan Century Park to play Monaghan United. The first game will be on Friday night in the League and they return again on Easter Monday for the League Cup.
Sporting Fingal are in third place behind the other two metropolitan sides Shelbourne and UCD, so with 10 out of a possible 15 points they have made a good start to the season. They would be confident of adding to their tally against at Kingspan Century Park.
Unlike their opponents Monaghan United have made a poor start to the season, 2 points in five games is a poor return, however there appeared to be a bit of a revival against Limerick last week end, we had our first clean sheet of the season and shared the spoils with limerick, had lady luck been on their side Darren Mc. Kenna’s late strike could have given them their first victory of the season. A draw in Jackman Park was a good result. United’s display was much more positive.
No doubt United’s Manager Mick Cooke will be taking solace from the display against Limerick and will be and will be in a much more confident mood facing Fingal. United should have a full squad to select from. As they demonstrated in their first home of the season they are capable of taking on the best if they can reproduce this form they should have their first victory of the season. A good crowd is expected as it is Good Friday and as previous fixtures at Kingspan Century on this day always produced a good support. And I believe they won’t be disappointed.
Injuries and Suspensions
Suspended : none
Injuries : none
Results of Last fixtures
Div 1 Longford Town 3 3 Monaghan United
Div 1 Monaghan United 0 1 Shelbourne
Div 1 UCD 3 0 Monaghan United
Div 1 Monaghan United 1 2 Mervue United
Div 1 Limerick 0 0 Monaghan United
Next 5 Fixtures
Fri Apr 10 Monaghan United v Sporting Fingal 8.p.m.
Mon Apr 13 Monaghan United v Sporting Fingal 3.p.m.
Sat Apr 18 Waterford United v Monaghan United 7.p.m
Fri Apr 24 Monaghan United v Kildare County 8.p.m.
Sat Apr 2 Athlone v Monaghan United 8.p.m.
Managers Quotes
"As I stated last week a draw in Limerick would be a good result and this we achieved and we created enough chances to win the game. Our performance on the night was much more assertive; although we didn’t score we came away with a clean sheet. There is a more positive attitude to the side and this is what is required for this week- ends double clash against Sporting Fingal.
Sporting are going well at this early stage of the season, they have collected an average of 2 points per game and they wouldn’t like to see the 5 point gap between themselves and their two nearest and fellow Dublin sides Shelbourne and UCD widen if they are to achieve promotion this season. Liam Buckley has strengthened his side with the recent signing of Swords native, Westham United defender and former Under 19- Irish International- Lorcan Fitzgerald.
In Friday’s game the least I will be looking for is a draw, but with due respect to the opposition I feel this is the game that we will get our first win in the League. With the Cup game coming so soon it is easy to get distracted, however I am a firm believer in concentrating in one game at a time. We will have a full squad to pick from. Since it is Good Friday with little sporting counter attractions I am looking forward to a good supporting crowd.
As for Monday’s game it is a Cup match and you don’t get a second chance, but hopefully we will be able to bring the experience gained from Friday’s game to positive affect."