Hope hopes to return for Athlone

Des Hope is expected to return for Athlone Town in place of suspended Niall Donnelly for tomorrow night's clash with Bray Wanderers.

Manager Aaron Callaghan is without Anthony Fennelly, who is out for at least five weeks with ligament damage but Hope is set to return after a hamstring injury.

Manager Callaghan said the team were looking forward to the game, after beating Limerick City 4-0 last week.

"I'm really looking forward to the game, I think the lads are too. I think last week's scoreline was a huge positive," said Callaghan.

"We will respect everyone in the League, but we won't fear anyone. I think if we get our heads right, and we can get one or two results away from home, we can kick start a run which we need. We are going into the game positive. After winning 4 - 0 at home, we have to be positive."