Longford leave out Cup hero Barrett for clash with Leeds

FAI Carlsberg Cup holders Longford Town, will leave last season’s decider hero, Shane Barrett, on the bench for their match against the Cork MSL team, Leeds, at Turner’s Cross tomorrow (Kick off 2.30 pm).

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004 - 01:00
Bill George

Barrett has failed to score since his two goals gave Longford their first Cup title when they beat St. Patrick’s Athletic in the final.

His failure to re-discover his marvellous form means manager Alan Matthews will stay with Sean Francis and Dessie Baker up front.

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CourtsSoccerPlace: Turner’s CrossPlace: BallybofeyPlace: DublinPlace: Rockmount ParkPerson: BarrettPerson: Shane BarrettPerson: Alan MatthewsPerson: Sean FrancisPerson: Dessie BakerPerson: Finn HarpsPerson: Philip McCarthyPerson: McCarthyPerson: Anthony KenneallyPerson: Liam O’ConnorPerson: RoryPerson: James McCarthyPerson: Billy CroninPerson: RockmountPerson: CroninPerson: Rory BeechinorPerson: Eddie BuckleyPerson: Kenneth HoeyPerson: Philip CunninghamPerson: Alan MartinPerson: Shane HennessyPerson: Mick BuckleyPerson: Eoin GeaneyPerson: Michael DempseyPerson: Gary KnightPerson: Declan HardyPerson: Brian RickardPerson: Paul DuffyEvent: FAI Carlsberg CupEvent: League CupEvent: Munster Senior LeagueEvent: FAI Intermediate CupEvent: Intermediate CupOrganisation: LongfordOrganisation: LeedsOrganisation: Longford TownOrganisation: Cork MSLOrganisation: St. Patrick’s AthleticOrganisation: BelgroveOrganisation: Cobh RamblersOrganisation: CorkOrganisation: MSLOrganisation: PortmarnockOrganisation: DublinOrganisation: UCCOrganisation: Cork CityOrganisation: RockmountOrganisation: Temple UnitedOrganisation: AULOrganisation: Villa
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