Saints eye top spot but Mahon wary of Fingal

WITH Bohemians distracted by Setanta Cup duties this weekend, joint-leaders St Patrick’s Athletic have a chance to go clear at the top of the Airtricity League this evening.

But manager Pete Mahon knows that his unbeaten side will have to be at their best to see off the challenge of Premier Division newcomers and FAI Cup-holders Sporting Fingal at Richmond Park (kick off 7.35pm, RTÉ 2).

“Sporting must be the strongest promoted side for many a year and their team is littered with players who have won top honours,” says Mahon “I’m very familiar with some of the players at Liam Buckley’s disposal because they played under me at UCD and I’m delighted to see them doing so well.”