Richardson has full squad for Rebels' Galway clash

Cork City take on Galway United in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Turner's Cross, kick-off 7.45pm.

The Rebel Army fought back to rescue a point against Bray Wanderers on Monday night having been 2-0 down, but it was nevertheless a disappointment in their bid to gain ground in the fight for European qualification.

Manager Damien Richardson has a virtually full strength squad to choose from.

However, Colm Carroll (cruciate) will not be involved as he remains sidelined by injury, although he has now returned to training.

Seán Kelly (knee) is doubtful having received a knock to his knee in training, but Gareth Farrelly (groin) has recovered from injury and should be available.

"It is important that we replicate the performance of the second half on Monday night," said Richardson.

"We showed in that second half the importance of pride and passion allied to great ability."

"Keeping a clean sheet will be important. We are leaking too many goals lately. We have to work hard to ensure we are difficult to score against, and that will be the platform for our success.

"Galway have done particularly well away from home this season; they claimed a point here at the start of the season. We will show them the respect they deserve and they will be a difficult proposition, but we know what we have to do."

Stephen O'Flynn is available again for Galway after he was forced to miss the home victory against Sligo last week through suspension.

"Keeping a clean sheet will be important," said United boss Tony Cousins.

"We are leaking too many goals lately. We have to work hard to ensure we are difficult to score against, and that will be the platform for our success.

"Galway have done particularly well away from home this season; they claimed a point in Cork at the start of the season. We will show them the respect they deserve and they will be a difficult proposition, but we know what we have to do."