Richardson: Why mind matters in title climax

AS if a Munster derby needed any extra spice, tonight’s eircom League clash between Waterford United and Cork City at the RSC (7.30pm) offers a striking contrast in fortunes.

The home side is desperate for another big win in its relegation battle, but the visitors are grimly determined not to have their title ambitions blown off track.

"I know that Waterford will be up for this game," says City boss Damien Richardson. "They had a great win (over Derry) last week and now they're playing the best team in the league. It's their cup final now. And we've got be able to play as if it's a cup final for us."