Drogs ring changes for Longford clash

Drogheda United continue their twin campaign for European football tonight in the eircom League by welcoming double cup holders Longford Town to United Park (7.45pm).

Paul Doolin’s side reached the last four of the FAI Cup this week with a replay victory over UCD and United still have a league cmapaign very much alive and kicking as they bid to return to the top of the Premier Division table.

Doolin will be without defender Aidan Lynch and midfielder Barry Molloy who are both suspended, while striker Andy Myler is also a doubt having aggravated a hip injury during Monday night’s win against UCD. He initially suffered the injury in the first game against the Students.

Alan Reilly could be in line for a positional change to the central midfield area, making way for Gary Cronin to come in on the left flank.

Longford Town boss Alan Matthews has problems of his own with midfielder John Martin ruled out with concussion.

Defender Barry Ferguson looks set for a return to the side having missed the first game with UCD due to a knee injury while Dean Fitzgerald could do likewise following his recovery from a groin injury.