Drogheda United open their Setanta Sports Cup campaign against tournament newcomers Cliftonville at United Park tonight, kick-off 8.05pm.

DROGHEDA BOSS Paul Doolin has his sights set firmly on an unprecedented Setanta Cup three-in-a-row but he has already lost one battle to Group One rivals Cork City after defender Danny Murphy signed yesterday for his former club despite a last-ditch attempt by Doolin to nab the Londoner.