Stephen Kenny: We’ll have to roll up our sleeves in Finn Park

While first hosts third in the big game at Turner’s Cross this evening, Dundalk will be hoping to do their bit to narrow Cork City’s lead at the top when the champions travel to Ballybofey to take on Finn Harps (8.00).

The Lilywhites, in second place, bounced back from their defeat to unbeaten Cork with a 3-1 win in the Louth derby against Drogheda United. But whereas Dundalk were able to turn on some of their trademark style against their neighbours, manager Stephen Kenny reckons it will be more a case of his team having to “roll up their sleeves” in Finn Park tonight.

“Finn Harps have had some good results recently and have had a good start to the season,” he says. We have to respect that and we do. We are going to have to roll our sleeves up tonight and earn the right to win.”