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O'Brien out of FAI Ford Cup replay
Monday, 30 August 2010 09:37
Ger O’Brien is out of Sporting Fingal’s FAI Ford Cup replay against Limerick on Monday night at Jackman Park with an ankle injury.



The full-back twisted his ankle in the lead-up to Lims’ equaliser in the 2-2 draw on Friday and was brought to hospital for a scan which revealed the damage caused. He’s expected to be out for at least a week.



Colin Hawkins wasn’t fully fit in time for the tie at Morton Stadium but could figure if he comes through a fitness test. Otherwise, Liam Buckley has a full squad to choose from.



Reflecting on the tie in which his side surrendered a two-goal interval lead, Buckley said:



“We’re all disappointed for not closing the game out in the second half, especially against ten men for the last twenty minutes.



“Limerick pushed a lot of players into the box for the final stages and we should have dealt with that danger better.



“However, we’re still in the competition and even more determined to retain the trophy. Last season, we had to dig out results away from home and we’ve already had to emerge through an away replay at Mervue United this season.



“Our performance in the second half was not up to the level and the players know that just as much as I. This will be a difficult replay but one we’re confident of getting a result from.”
 
 
 
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