Boost for Bohs in glory hunt

BOHEMIANS yesterday welcomed the good news that their experienced centre-back Colin Hawkins and skilful winger Bobby Ryan had overcome injuries in time to play against Rosenborg of Sweden in the Champions’ League, second round tie at Dalymount Park tonight at 7.45pm.

Hawkins has been prevented from training properly over the past month by an injury that forced him to miss several league matches, but he was brought back into the team to play in the first round matches against BATE Borisov of Belarus. His presence is critical to Bohs’ prospects of causing a major upset.

Ryan was the goalscoring hero of last season’s exciting climax to the league when he scored the late, late goal that helped Bohs beat Shelbourne in the critical contest to clinch the title. He damaged a hamstring last week against BATE but was able to train fully yesterday.