Harps hammer Longford to boost survival hope

FINN HARPS could yet produce a Houdini-style escape from relegation from the eircom League Premier Division thanks to Saturday night’s shock 5-0 dismissal of Longford Town in Ballybofey.

Having won just once in their previous 12 games, few gave Harps much chance of causing an upset against fifth-placed Longford. But spurred on by Kevin McHugh - who chipped in with his 100th league goal - there is new hope for the Donegal club.

They are still bottom of the league but are now just three points adrift of Waterford. Significantly they have a better goal difference.