Shels welcome McCarthy and Hoolahan back against Derry

SHELBOURNE will know more about their championship credentials after tonight’s match against Derry City at Tolka Park (7.45pm) where manager Pat Fenlon will have a full-strength squad to pick from.

Shelbourne were not stretched in beating newly promoted Waterford last weekend and Fenlon will be glad of the return of centre-back Tony McCarthy and winger Wes Hoolahan after injury for what should be a much more searching test.

Derry City disappointed when losing their opening game 2-3 to Longford Town at the Brandywell but the return of the experienced Peter Hutton after serving a one-match suspension will do much to lift them.