Friday, 26 July 2013

UCD vs Shelbourne

UCD vs Shelbourne (26-7-13) By Aidan Geraghty @1895Aidan

UCD welcome Shels to the Bowl on Friday night as a win for the away side would take them off the bottom, regardless of other results; a task that seemed impossible under previous manager Alan Mathews. Both sides picked up a good result last week as the Students drew away to Shamrock Rovers and the Reds beat Limerick 2-1 at home.

UCD were expected to struggle for goals after the departure of David McMillan to the northwest but that has not been the case and they could cause problems for Shelbourne whose first choice centre-half partnership are suspended.

Their opponents from the Northside of the city have found a new lease of life in their attack since the signing of Lee Murtagh and new goalkeeper Lee Murphy has also been in terrific form. John McDonnell's men are looking for three wins on the trot for the first time all season. They're breathing down the neck of Bohs who also moved on from an under performing manager last week.

TEAM NEWS UCD Injuries: Robbie Creevy (thigh), Mick Leahy (groin). Doubtful: None. Suspensions: None.

Shelbourne Injuries: Paul Crowley (hip), Garreth O'Connor (calf). Doubtful: None. Suspensions: Graham Gartland, Ian Ryan.

Prediction: UCD 1-2 Shelbourne

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