Fenlon is sure Shels can take care of City

SHELBOURNE will throw caution to the wind in tonight’s FAI Carlsberg Cup tie against Cork City at Turner’s Cross (7.45). Manager Pat Fenlon declared bluntly: “I believe we have the players capable of winning in Cork.”

Fenlon's confident appraisal of a cup tie that promises much was justified by their performances this season one loss in 15 league matches is the type of statistic to make any manager bullish.

It would be a brave punter who would bet against them not retaining their front-running position for the championship title. They are currently six points ahead of second-placed Waterford.