Champions look to banish lowly Galway
Back to back champions Shamrock Rovers will be presented with the Airtricity League Premier Division trophy after tonight’s game with Galway United at Tallaght Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm.
The Hoops secured their 17th league title on Tuesday night with a last-minute victory over UCD.
Craig Sives is suspended for the Hoops after receiving a red card in Tuesday night’s game against the Students.
Otherwise, manager Michael O’Neill has a full squad to choose from.
O’Neill said: “It will be a great night for everyone at the club. While we won the league on Tuesday out in UCD, Friday will see us actually presented with the trophy.
“It is great for the fans that the presentation will happen in Tallaght, where everyone can be there to witness it.
“But there is also still a game to be played. We will want to end the season on a high, and of course win the league by as many points as possible.
“Galway have nothing to lose on the night and that will make them dangerous.”
Galway boss John Brennan welcomes back Laurence Gaughan and Jin Gu Kim from injury.
However, United will be without long-term injured duo Johnny Keane (knee) and Victor Collins (achilles tendon).
Eric Holland (hamstring) and John Egan (knee) will undergo fitness tests ahead of the game.
Ronan Caldwell (twisted ankle) is a doubt, as is club captain Alan Murphy (foot).
Brennan said: "We're going to play the league champions. If we get a performance, that would suit us for the play-off and that's what we're all geared towards at the minute."
