Shams to play a weakened side
I did hear something about this earlier in the day but thought it was just that. Anyway f them ah least we know who they want to go down and stay up, hopefully this will be the motivation needed to get the points tomorrow night. We must be the scapegoat for them losing to Cork and not beating a 10 man Galway in the last few weeks.
http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/2734/
Shamrock Rover’s manager Michael O’Neill’s pre-match admission that he will be fielding a weakened team in Friday night’s trip to face St.Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park will be music to the ears of anyone of a Pat’s persuasion as the Saint’s seek a positive result which could see them avoid the dreaded relegation play-offs.
When questioned as to whether he had a full squad at his disposal O’Neill revealed: “Aside from Ian (Bermingham), everyone else is available – but that doesn’t mean they’ll play.”
Adding: “For example, we’ve four players who are a yellow card away from receiving suspensions, so I’ll give them a rest. I’m also going to rest some key players.”
A declaration that would have had both Galway United manager Ian Foster and Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook more than a little concerned was diluted somewhat by O’Neill’s assertion that his players will be going out to the win the game and end their momentous season on a positive note.
“We’re going there to win the game and finish the season on a high. We’ve a very good record in Dublin derbies to maintain as well. We’ve won five, drawn one and lost one.”
“We’ve played Saint Pat’s four times so far – three times in the league and once in the EA Sports Cup – and won them all, so obviously we’d like to keep that run going.”
With Pat’s, Sligo and Galway all hoping the other will do their own relegation fears a favour perhaps the biggest favour of all could come from a most unlikely source in the shape of the Saint’s capital city rivals.
