O’Neill rallies under-strength Hoops

SHAMROCK ROVERS boss Michael O’Neill will be forced to put together a patched-up starting line-up for tomorrow’s eagerly-awaited FAI Ford Cup semi-final against Dublin neighbours St Patrick’s Athletic at Tallaght Stadium (3.15pm).

The Hoops will be without suspended defenders Danny Murphy and Craig Sives while Dan Murray, Sean O’Connor and Pat Sullivan are all ruled out by knee injuries.

The Hoops, bidding to win the cup for a record 25th time, will probably start with Pat Flynn partnering Aidan Price in the centre of defence with James Chambers in the right back role.