Fenlon hoping for home comfort as Bohs aim to keep on track for double

BOHEMIANS, still very much in the hunt for the coveted league and cup double, will start as slight favourites to reach the FAI Ford Cup final at the Aviva Stadium on November 14 when they play host to in-form Sligo Rovers in tonight’s semi-final at Dalymount Park (8.05 pm).

However, manager Pat Fenlon must plan without hamstring injury defenders Owen Heary and Jason McGuinness while both Anto Murphy and Steven Gray are long-term absentees after recent operations.

“We need a big crowd because Sligo will bring plenty of support. Every match we have played in the last three weeks has been like a cup final — so we are in the mode and that’s a good thing. There is a big prize at the end of it all — a final against Shamrock Rovers or St Pat’s,” said Fenlon.