City duo likely to face Sligo

Colin Healy and Stephen O’Donnell are winning their race to be fit for the opening day of the new league of Ireland season on Saturday.

Cork City star Healy has a knee problem, while O’Donnell is struggling with his hip, but manager Paul Doolin is confident they will make the trip to Sligo.

Meanwhile, a source close to the club has been confirmed that Cork City players were paid their wages today in full.

There was some concern when money which was due into the players’ accounts on Friday failed to materialise, but that was due to a hitch with the switch over to paying the players monthly and changing the method of payment to electronic transfers, whereas before they were paid by cheque.

Article courtesy of The Evening Echo.

Breakingnews.ie report Shaun Cronin spoke to Paul Doolin about his team's hopes for the upcoming League of Ireland campaign.

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