Rovers hope to rebound with victory over Bohs in big Dublin derby

SHAMROCK ROVERS, two points clear at the top of the Airtricity Premier Division, bid to return to winning ways when they face Bohemians in the Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium tonight (8.05pm, Setanta Ireland).

Manager Michael O’Neill hopes his side can bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat by Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Thursday. Ronan Finn is available after injury but fellow midfielder Stephen Rice is ruled out with a one match ban. Bohemians, one of five clubs in joint third and just three points behind Rovers, will be without both veteran Ollie Cahill and Mark Rossiter, both ruled out by hamstring injuries.

“We go with hope — that’s what it is all about. We have never beaten Rovers at Tallaght and we would like to do it for a first time,” said Bohemians boss Pat Fenlon.