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Rovers v Cork City, Tolka Park, May 28th
Press Release Issued : 28 May 2007
SCULLY WANTS MORE SAME
Here's the latest from Shamrock Rovers ahead of Tuesday's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division game against Cork City at Tolka Park . . .
TEAM NEWS
Once again Rovers are without long-term injury victims Paul Shiels and Eric McGill, and there are doubts about Aidan Price (hamstring), Derek Pender (knee), Ger Rowe (ribs) and Barry Ferguson (knee).
"Paul has had his operation and should be back in about 6-8 weeks," says Hoops' boss Pat Scully. "Eric is back doing light jogging, but the others could yet make it for the Cork City game.
"Both Aidan and Derek weren't 100% for the Drogheda game, but we took a chance it will be a similar situation against Cork. Ger is still recovering from his rib injury while Barry picked up a knock on Friday.
"All four are in with a chance of playing and we'll just have to wait and see how they are when we get a little closer to the game before making any final decisions."
SCULLY SAYS . . .
Last time: Drogheda Utd 0 Rovers 2
"I was very pleased with the team's performance, especially in the first-half where I also felt we had a stonewall penalty turned down. I still can't believe it wasn't given.
"The goals we scored were of real quality and I felt we coped very will with everything Drogheda had to offer, although there was a 20-minute period in the second-half when we were a bit sloppy.
This time: Rovers v Cork City
"This is a similar type of game to the one against Drogheda – so I'll be looking for a similar type of performance from our players. We're going to have to work very hard and concentrate for the 90 minutes.
"Although I was very pleased with the performance against Drogheda , it's history now and we just have to make sure that we can keep to that level in every game we play."
ENDS
NEXT UP FOR ROVERS
H v Bray Wanderers, Friday June 1 (KO 8pm )
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Results so far this season
Mar 09: UCD 0 Rovers 0
Mar 16: Rovers (1) 2 Longford Town 0
Mar 30: Rovers (0) 1 Galway Utd 0
Apr 03: Bohemians (0) 2 Rovers (1) 1
Apr 06: Bray Wanderers 0 Rovers (1) 2
Apr 08: Rovers (0) 1 Dundalk 0 (League Cup)
Apr 13: Cork City 0 Rovers 0
Apr 20: Rovers (0) 1 Drogheda Utd (0) 2
Apr 27: Saint Patrick's Athletic (1) 2 Rovers (0) 1
May 04: Rovers (0) 1 Sligo Rovers 0
May 08: Drogheda United 0 Rovers (2) 3 (League Cup)
May 14: Derry City 1 Rovers 0
May 18 Rovers (1) 1 Waterford Utd (1) 1 Game abandoned after 52 mins
May 25 Drogheda Utd 0 Rovers (1) 2
League Scorers:
6 - Tadhg Purcell
2 - Robbie Kelleher, Gerard Rowe
1 – David Cassidy
League Cup Scorers:
2 – Andy Myler
1 – Wayne Colbert, David Cassidy
Clean sheets:
7 out of 11 (9 out of 13 in all competitions)
BRAY
Hurley misses out
28-05-07 14:08
Stephen Hurley will miss Bray's clash with UCD at the Carlisle Grounds on Tuesday night (kick off 7.45pm).
Hurley is on loan from UCD and part of the loan agreement is that he doesn't play against UCD.
Otherwise Manager Eddie Gormley has a full squad to pick from, as for the first time this season his squad is injury-free.
Speaking about the win over Sligo Rovers last Friday week, Gormley said "It was a good performance, the type of performance we need on a regular basis to give us the consistency we are aiming for."
The Season so far:
P W D L F A Pts
10 3 2 5 8 12 11
WATERFORD
match preview : 28 May 2007
Blues Head to Derry
Waterford United make the long journey North to the Brandywell hoping to continue the run of results that has seen them unbeaten in their last four league outings. However, manager Gareth Cronin must cope with some injury problems ahead of the game on Tuesday.
Cronin Quotes
“I was very happy with Friday’s result and the way the players have responded over the past few weeks. Their commitment and attitude has been excellent and they have put in a hug effort in training which has been rewarded with results on the field. It is great to see Vinny Sullivan banging in the goals and long may it continue.”
“Travelling to Derry in midweek is a big ask for the team which is a part time outfit. We will prepare for the game as best we can and I am hoping that the confidence that is now buzzing through the squad will be enough to help us get something from the game.”
Suspensions
None
Injury Update
Stephen Cooling – Ankle – definitely out
Patrick Flynn – Ankle – definitely out
Shane Harte – Groin – Struggling to be ready
Last Game
Waterford United 2 Longford Town 1
(David Breen 45’, Vinny Sullivan 64’)
Form
All - LLLLLLDDWW
Away – LDLLDLLLDD
Recent Meetings
Waterford United 0-1 Derry City 13 Apr 07
Waterford United 0-1 Derry City 13 Nov 06
Derry City 4-0 Waterford United 30 Jul 06
Waterford United 1-2 Derry City 28 Apr 06
Derry City 0-1 Waterford 29 Oct 05
Waterford United 1-3 Derry City 29 July 05
Derry City 1-0 Waterford United 6 May 05
Waterford United 1-0 Derry City 19 Nov 04
Derry City 1-0 Waterford United 2 Nov 04
Waterford United 0-1 Derry City 25 June 04
Derry City 0-1 Waterford United 1 May 2004
SLIGO
Team News At End Of Training Sunday 27th May for game vs Drogheda United on Tuesday evening :
Seamus Coleman (Groin)LATE FITNESS TEST
Conor O'Grady (Ankle injury in St.Pats game)LATE FITNESS TEST
Gavin Peers (Thigh)OUT
Keith Foy(Returns)
Brian Cash played in U21 game Vs Finn Harps on Saturday 26th so maybe in
squad.
Ireland Eircom Leagues: 28/29th May
TOTW/F/M Award(s): 1
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