Saints waiting on Guthrie for derby clash with Rovers

AIRTRICITY Premier Division leaders St Patrick’s Athletic will be hoping to stretch their winning run to four games when they play host to Shamrock Rovers in tonight’s eagerly awaited Dublin derby at Richmond Park (7.45pm).

Manager Pete Mahon has indicated that it will be the same squad as recorded a 2-0 victory over Galway United at Terryland Park last Monday although there will be late fitness test for defender Shane Guthrie, who injured a foot in training this week.

Third-placed Rovers, five points behind the Inchicore men, still have a major injury crisis. Again ruled out are Pat Sullivan, Stephen Bradley, Craig Sives, Sean O’Connor and Don Cowan.