Decided to throw the Sligo v Shamrock Rovers match in as there is no first Division fixtures that weekend and there is a separate thread for the FAI cup
3 games in a week for Sligo who just broke their losing run so a chance to either confirm they are top 3 material or continue the slide. Pats , Dundalk and Rovers are not an easy 3 games..
Chance for Bohs with two wins to set themselves up for a late title charge if they can beet Rovers twice when they play us and win their 2 games in hand they are only 4 points off us. Winning at Drogs and Harps would show a bit of credentials but can they do it when the pressure is on.
Rovers will have Finn and Mandriou back from suspension as well as Pico back from international duty as well as hopefully a few back from injuries so a great chance to get back to winning ways against Waterford and Sligo before the match away to Pats.
If Dundalk don't beat Longford they are officially in the relegation playoff battle but a win combined with a Rovers win (hopefully) over Waterford will ease them two points clear of Waterford with 2 games in hand so that should be enough to settle the nerves.
Wins for Shels and Bray will mean the rest of the first division season is irrelevant except for building form and staying fit.
Big week ahead
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