Drogs ready for Derry backlash | Airtricity League

Drogs ready for Derry backlash

Friday, 01 May 2009 08:18

Alan Mathews has warned his players that they could face a Derry City backlash at United Park tonight - but he says his players are ready for battle.

With the Candystripes having fallen to some poor results of late, including last week's home defeat to Dundalk, they will travel to Drogheda intent on taking three points. However, Mathews believes that his side's luck will soon change and is hoping that they can record their first win of the season tonight.

"Derry will feel that they have a point to prove on Friday night," he said. "Stephen Kenny and his players will be looking for a reaction following a couple of results which I’m sure weren’t anticipated. Stephen is a good manager and we’re going to have to be mindful of the response from his team to their previous results.

"We know that it’s vital that we match Derry in every respect. It’s important to get our own game going from the first whistle, influence the game, and not get distracted from our own job. Derry are going to be challenging on all fronts this season. Bohemians, the league leaders, came to United Park, and we matched them for large periods and deserved a draw. There’s no reason why we can’t match Derry like we did Bohemians, but once again we need to put the ball in the back of the net.

“We’re doing a lot of things right on the pitch, and when we have everyone fit I’d hope that we can convert more of our opportunities, and I feel we will begin turning draws into wins."

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