Guy comes back for Saints, N'do a doubt for Sligo

St Patrick's Athletic will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Bray last week as they take on Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Ryan Guy returns for Saints after serving a suspension, however, doubts remain over Paul Byrne and Damian Lynch who are both struggling with ankle injuries.

Midfielder Brian Cash, a former Sligo player, has returned to full training following a leg injury.

Saints boss Pete Mahon said: “I travelled down to watch Sligo play Shamrock Rovers in mid-week and they were very impressive. As a team they’ve got better as the season has gone on and are probably the best side in the league at the moment.

“Bray was a disappointing result but we’ve moved on and put last week’s game behind us. We’ve been in the top two for most of the season, we’re still in second, but we know we’ll really have to be up for this one.”

Joesph N'do is a major doubt for Sligo for the trip to Inchicore.

The former Cameroon international is struggling with a calf problem and having missed the EA Sports Cup victory over Shamrock Rovers on Tuesday.

John Russell returns from a head injury but Mauro Almeida and Richard Brush will miss the rest of the season because of Achillies and wrist complaints.

The Bit o' Red are aiming for a sixth win in-a-row in all competitions.

St Pat's have beaten Sligo three times already this season in league and cup action but Paul Cook's side claimed a 4-1 victory in the EA Sports Cup quarter-final against Saints.