Purcell in race to face Galway

Shamrock Rovers will look to keep the pressure on at the top of the table as they take on Galway United in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Tolka Park, kick-off 8.00pm.

Both Alan Reynolds and Eric McGill are suspended for Rovers, while there are doubts about the fitness of Tadhg Purcell and Ger O'Brien.

Long-term casualty Aidan Price remains sidelined.

"With Alan and Eric unavailable, we're hopeful that everyone else will be fit," said Hoops boss Pat Scully.

"We won't make a call on the squad until just before the game.

"There is good news about Aidan Price. He's back running now, but it's still very much a case of taking it a week at a time and hoping that he keeps making progress.

"As last week's game against Bohemians was postponed until next Monday, we're going to need as strong a squad as possible for two tough games in four days."

Galway boss Tony Cousins expects to have a full squad for the game, with Daryl Robson returning after missing the home game last week.

Regi Nooitmeer, who missed out on four games prior to last week's game with a knee injury, came through the full ninety minutes last Friday against Drogheda.

After holding the League leaders in Terryland Park last Friday Tony Cousins' side will be aiming to maintain their recent good form.

"We are improving, but you need consistency in the league," said Cousins.

"The lads matched Drogheda last week and put in a fine performance. We would not have been flattered by taking all three points in that game.

"We have played well in recent weeks and the squad will travel to Dublin in some good form and hopefully we will be able to carve out a result.

"We aren't safe, we have to keep battling every week. I won't let the lads sit back and relax. Every week between now and the end of the season counts."