Now Bohemians eye table-topping Candystripes

HAVING knocked the glide out of Sligo’s stride, Bohemians now turn their attentions to new league leaders Derry City.

The Foylesiders come to Dalymount Park this evening level on points with Shamrock Rovers but with a superior goal difference, and they also have the whip hand in previous outings this season against the Gypsies, having won both games without conceding a goal.

But if Derry are very much the form side in the Airtricity Premier Division, Bohs – ten points adrift but with two games in hand – continue to confound predictions that they would struggle badly this season. After beating Sligo, Pat Fenlon’s men then impressed in holding Everton to a 1-1 draw in a friendly on Monday, a game notable for a superb goal by Anto Flood who returned to fitness after a month out with a shoulder injury. Unfortunately for Bohs, Keith Buckley sustained a broken nose which keeps him out of tonight’s game. Stephen Traynor (ankle) is also unavailable. And Derry boss Stephen Kenny was in the Showgrounds to see Bohs beating Sligo Rovers and expects a tough test.