Youths face tricky trip to high flying Town
Wexford Youths FC face a tough away fixture to Athlone Town on Saturday night at Lissywoollen. The Youths are still searching for their first away win of the season, but they will be confident after recording their first win last week against Longford Town FC. Athlone on the other hand are sitting nicely in forth place in the league, only behind Sporting Fingal on goal difference. They were unlucky to lose to Waterford United last week after conceding a stoppage time winner.
Mick Wallace will be able to call upon the services of Peter White after suspension, while Paul Rossiter is also welcomed back to the squad. Johnny Flynn O' Conner looks a major doubt after missing the game against Longford last week. While Wallace is still missing the injury quartet of Paul Murphy, Lee Aust, Danny Furlong and Gary Sheahan. Although Sheahan is making steady progress and could be back training in four to five weeks.
“This is a really tough away fixture for us, but we're confident after last weeks result. Athlone were unlucky last weekend after losing to Waterford when the conceded a late winner, a single point would have had them in the top three of the League so we're aware of the task ahead” said Wallace.
After the disappointment of last weeks All-Ireland U-18 Semi-Final the Youths will be hoping to give their fans something to cheer about on Saturday night. “it's a game we are really looking forward to” Wallace said.
Injured:
Paul Murphy, Lee Aust, Danny Furlong, Gary Sheahan
Doubt:
Johnny Flynn O' Connor
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