Sives a doubt for Hoops' clash with Bray
Shamrock Rovers will be looking to maintain their title challenge as they take on Bray Wanderers at Tallaght Stadium this afternoon, kick-off 3pm.
The Hoops will be hoping for a positive result ahead of their midweek trip to London for their Europa League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Dean Kelly (groin) and Ken Oman (knee) remain out of the Hoops through injury, while there are doubts over Craig Sives as the centre-half is struggling with a groin problem.
Rovers boss Michael O’Neill said: “This game is a chance for us to re-focus on the league, especially after the disappointment of the defeat to Sligo in the Cup earlier in the week.
“We have to move on from that, and this is the perfect way to do it.
“We have seven huge games left in the league – five at home. And that starts against Bray this weekend.
“The focus needs to be right, but the players know that, and I have no doubt it will be.
“We obviously also have the European thing at the moment, but the league is our number one priority and will be for the rest of the season.”
Danny O'Connor returns for Bray for the trip to Tallaght, while Kevin Knight is also included in the Wanderers squad.
Bray boss Pat Devlin has no injury worries ahead of the game as Gary Dempsey has been passed fit after limping off in Wednesday night's win over UCD.
Devlin said: "Rovers are the team to beat and we will go out and give it our best shot.”
