Bohemians got the job done against Monaghan in midweek but face another potential banana skin as they host win-less Bray Wanderers at Dalymount Park tonight. Illustrating how poor Bray have been this season, they trail the struggling Bohs by seven points.
Bohemians vs Bray Wanderers
(Dalymount Park - 7:45 pm - Premier)
Referee: Dave McKeon
Two of the three meetings between the sides last season were close encounters going Bohs' way. However, Bray took Bohs apart near the season's end with a 3-1 win at the Carlisle Grounds.
While Bohemians' player-manager Gareth Farrelly is still under pressure, the managerial picture is still clouded at Bray too with the suggestion still being that Pat Devlin will take up a director of football type role.
Bohs again have injury problems with Stephen Ward, Stephen Rice, Dessie Byrne and Tony Grant all expected to miss out. Jason McGuinness sits out the second of a three game ban. Aidan O'Keefe could get a start after scoring against Monaghan.
Stephen Gifford returns after injury for Bray but reserve keeper Terry Masterson is struggling with illness. Alan Young will take his place on the bench. David Tyrell is an injury doubt.
League form for Bohemians : LWWDL
League form for Bray Wanderers : LLLDL
I reckon it'll be a very tight game, the longer the game goes 0-0, then more the Bohs fans will get on Farrelly's and the teams backs putting them under even more pressure. I know we have'nt had the greatest of starts but defo a great chance to kick start our season........
