Buckley: Fingal don’t fear Maritimo

NOT exactly impressed by the local media placing the tag of ‘David versus Goliath’ on the tie, Sporting Fingal manager Liam Buckley will hope that his extensive preparation will give his side every chance as the club makes its European debut at the Estadio da Madeira tonight.

Sporting travelled out last Sunday ahead of the game, employed a conditioning coach while scout Dave Campbell compiled a full dossier on Maritimo.

“It’s not David versus Goliath. We’ve come to play and compete,” stressed Buckley. “We’ve prepared well and if we go out and play as we can, we’ve a chance.”