Scully wary as Cobh bid to humble Hoops

A LATE missed penalty by Drogheda United saw Cobh Ramblers salvage a point in their last Premier Division outing but the club still have much to do if they are to have any hope of avoiding the drop, beginning with the visit to St Colman’s tonight of Shamrock Rovers (kick off 7.45pm).

But while Cobh have struggled all season to replicate the form which saw them go up as First Division champions just shy of 12 months ago, Rovers boss Pat Scully still expects a difficult game in east Cork.

“It’s a tough place to go,” he says.

“Cobh are a big, physical side and the pitch down there is tight and really suits them.

“We’ll need to work well together as a team to win.”

Off the field, the Dublin club are already looking forward to next season and the long-awaited move to their new stadium in Tallaght.

“The main stand will be vastly superior to what people are accustomed to at League of Ireland grounds,” says chairman Jonathan Roche.

“Spectators will be enjoying a premium experience at Shamrock Rovers.”