Drogheda ready for high-flying St Pat’s

THERE’S no doubting the pick of tonight’s eircom League Premier Division action as table-toppers Saint Patrick’s Athletic face champions Drogheda United at United Park (ko 7.45pm).

Drogheda, whose defence of their crown has been stuttering, go into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Bray whereas Pat’s are unbeaten in their last five games.

“There’s no denying they’ve had a great start,” says Drogs boss Paul Doolin, “but it’s a long season and there are plenty of points up for grabs. We’ve been playing really well — we were unlucky not to win against Bray — and if we can play to the same standard again, we have a great chance.”