Rowe absent for Bray, McTiernan back for Sligo

Ger Rowe will be Bray Wanderer's only absentee when they face Sligo Rovers at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night, kick-off 7.45pm.

The former Shamrock Rovers striker serves a one-match ban having reached four penalty points.

Boss Eddie Gormley's only other worry is Aidan O'Keefe who picked up an ankle injury in the win over Cobh Ramblers two weeks ago, although he is expected to be passed fit to play.

Gormley said: "Although we didn't get anything out of the game last week (versus Drogheda) some of our play was very good.

"We had a battle on our hands once we gave away the early goal but we played some good football and created a few chances. We now need to convert the chances. We are just not clinical enough up front."

Gavin Peers and Rafael Cretaro are suspended for Rovers and will not travel, while manager Paul Cook will also have to plan without Steve Feeney (hamstring) and Matthew Judge (broken cheek bone).

Paul McTiernan returns to the squad after missing last Sunday's defeat to Cork City.