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Cork looking for Tallaght victory

Following a 1-0 win over Drogheda United which saw them move into third place in the Premier Division table, Cork City travel to Tallaght on Friday night to take on Shamrock Rovers. Paul Doolin’s side have now won three games in a row, and the City boss says that he is happy with his sides form in recent games.


"It’s funny the way football works," he reflected. "I think in the first few games we played quite well, particularly against St. Pat’s and Derry, yet we got nothing out of those games, whereas in the last three games we’ve got the results and that’s been great.


"The players have been brilliant, because when you lose a few games at the start of the season it can be tough, but I think in Dalymount last week we were fantastic, and it was a great result for us. Following on from that on Tuesday, we had to get the three points against Drogheda, and I think in the first half we were excellent, we played some very good football. In the second half, I think Drogheda started well after the break and I think the conditions were a factor as well.”
 

Having been hit hard by injuries and suspensions in recent weeks, it looks as though Doolin will have virtually a full squad to choose from for the trip to the sold out Tallaght Stadium. Stephen O’Donnell has begun rehab on his knee injury and is now jogging, but will still be sidelined for the next couple of months. Robert Mezeckis returned to training this week following an ankle injury, but this game is likely to come a little too soon for the Latvian, who is more likely to feature in Tuesday’s League Cup tie against the Kerry League.  


“I’m delighted for Shamrock Rovers that they are now in Tallaght," said Doolin. "Having had four successful years at Rovers as a player, I’m delighted that they have a home ground of their own again and it looks like a smashing place. They picked up a good win on Friday night, so it will be a tough game for us, but as I’ve said there are no easy games in the league, so hopefully we can perform well and get another three points."
 
 
 
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