Cork City aiming to derail Athlone’s winning start to season

CORK CITY FORAS Co-op travel to Lissywoolen today hoping to derail Athlone Town’s winning start to the Airtricity League First Division season.

With maximum points from their first two games under their belts, Brendan Place’s side are looking to make a little bit of club history by becoming the first Athlone team since the one managed by the legendary Turlough O’Connor in 1984/85 to win three games on the trot.

For City boss Tommy Dunne, the goal is to bounce back from the 0-2 loss to Waterford last Friday, a game which saw Greg O’ Halloran sent off and therefore ineligible for this evening’s match.