Avondale bid to end Crumlin reign

AVONDALE UNITED face the daunting task of trying to derail Crumlin United’s bid for three-in-a-row FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup titles in tomorrow’s semi-final at Pearse Park, Crumlin (1pm).

In a repeat of last season’s final, where Crumlin ran out 3-1 winners, John Cotter’s Avondale travel to Dublin as underdogs against the Leinster Senior League kingpins.

Former Cork City midfielder Cotter is enjoying his first season in management and has done a remarkable job since taking over shortly before the start of the season.