Cobh Ramblers (H - FAI Cup)

[culloty82]

Somewhat of a free hit for us tonight, as if we upset the odds, it means a first-ever Cup quarter-final, while defeat would merely be in line with expectations, given the Rams' League form. Barring an incredibly rapid recovery, Seánie McGrath will surely be as láthair this evening, while Ewan Lee is cup-tied and Daniel Okwute is suspended. Joe Adams will surely be called up to marshal midfield, with Kennedy Amechi presumably leading the line. Cobh's priority for the remainder of the season will undoubtedly be chasing down Dundalk in the title race, but we must still assume they'll be going full pelt and first choice in the Cup, so a tricky evening awaits. Hard to be very optimistic, but then again, it's exactly occasions like these where we've upended expectations already this season!

[Zico]

Hard to be optimistic about this one given missing a lot of players and current form over the last 6-7 weeks. One can only hope they give it a right go and keep it tight at the back. Cobh are a good side but we have been very competitive with them in the 3 games so far, especially the 2 away games.

Ticket sales look very slow for this which is a bit disappointing. a lot competing with it - Roses, Tralee derby in GAA club championship, return of premier league and probably most of all the lack of a novelty factor with Cobh (will end the season playing them 16 times in 3 years!!) hopefully a big walk up crowd comes on the night

[listowelceltic]

Pity about the ticket sales. Im guessing a crowd of around 500 to 600 which seems around our average. I'm going for a 2 1 win to lift the doom.

[Zico]

I’m going with 2-1 also (always hoping)
Will go with 810 on the crowd prediction (based on stand at around 70% tickets sold now and Cobh bring 80-100).