In-form Pat’s expecting tough test from Galway

LEADING the table on goal difference from Derry, St Patrick’s Athletic are entitled to feel confident of maintaining their own 100% start to the league when they host Galway United at Richmond Park tonight (kick off 7.45pm).

But manager Johnny McDonnell, conscious of the lessons of recent history, won’t be underestimating the threat of Tony Cousins’ side, who picked up their first point at Cobh Ramblers last week.

Said the Pats boss: “It’s early season and the league has yet to settle down so all teams are capable of getting results. Galway beat us at Richmond Park last season and did a bit of damage to our title ambitions. We know what they can do so we need to be well prepared.”