Foster full of confidence as Dundalk go for glory

SOCCER’S version of the All-Ireland kicks off in Tallaght Stadium at 6.15pm when Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers contest the Setanta Cup final.

The participating clubs might reflect the superior strength of the Airtricity League but, for Dundalk boss Ian Foster, the cross-border nature of the competition has only added to the joy of an adventure which culminates in the foothills of the Dublin mountains this evening.

“I think it’s been wonderful,” says Foster. “It’s a fantastic learning curve for me as a coach and a manager, pitting your wits against teams that you wouldn’t normally face, playing in grounds you wouldn’t normally play in and probably getting stick from supporters you wouldn’t normally get stick from.