Dolphin can’t take Bective for granted

THE battle for the one promotion spot from Division Two of the AIB League really hots up this afternoon with leaders Dolphin involved in a typical banana-skin style encounter against Bective Rangers at Musgrave Park while their closest pursuers, Old Crescent and Thomond, clash in a crucial tie at Rosbrien.

Dolphin currently have 39 points with Old Crescent on 37 and Thomond, 36. Dolphin demonstrated their league title intent last week when they fielded a reserve strength side against Thomond in a Munster Senior Cup tie and were heavily beaten. While they hold the edge at present, the picture that unfolds after today's matches will be nothing short of fascinating.

Bective are never a soft touch and while they are lodged in mid-table security with no ambitions or fears remaining, they are sure to provide Dolphin with a very tricky task.