Oman back for Bohs

Bohemians will welcome rising star defender Ken Oman tonight when they travel south to face FAIreland Cup finalists Waterford United in the league (7.30pm).

Oman has been a long-term absentee through injury but is now ready tor reclaim his place at the heart of the Bohs defence.

The Gypsies, however, will be without Colin Hawkins and Thomas Heary for the trip to the RSC.

Hawkins limped out of Friday night's draw with Shelbourne and is suffering from an ankle injury while Heary suffered a knock in the same game.

Striker Stephen Ward is still out with ankle ligament damage picked up against Shelbourne seven days ago and will be out for another three weeks.

Waterford, meanwhile, wait on defender Pat Purcell's recovery from a broken foot bone ahead of the home game with Bohs.

Waterford, who lost 4-1 at home to Cork City on Friday night, have been without Purcell for three weeks and are desperate to have the ex-Limerick FC player back for next Sunday’s FAIreland Cup final against Longford Town.