Graham Cummins: Are these FAI Cup semis bigger for the players than the clubs?

What’s more important, avoiding relegation or winning silverware? That’s the predicament facing both Dundalk and Waterford ahead of their FAI Cup semi-final clashes
Graham Cummins: Are these FAI Cup semis bigger for the players than the clubs?

A general view of the FAI Cup. What’s more important for Dundalk and Waterford this week, avoiding relegation or winning silverware?

What's more important, avoiding relegation or winning silverware? That’s the predicament facing both Dundalk and Waterford ahead of their FAI Cup semi-final clashes with St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians respectively Friday night, with the Lilywhites and the Blues set to meet the same opponents in the league in three days’ time.

Should Dundalk and Waterford rest players to give themselves the best possible chance of getting a positive result on Monday?

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