Cian Coleman: Shelbourne not out of sight just yet

Cork City's Cian Coleman. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

After picking up a first win on the road in 22 months last weekend, Cork City will be aiming to stall Shelbourne’s relentless push towards the SSE Airtricity League First Division crown when the sides meet at Tolka Park tonight (7.45pm).

Shels are chasing seven wins in a row while City are looking to get back in the promotion picture after a morale-boosting win at Athlone last weekend. Shels are eight points ahead of nearest rivals Treaty United but City utility man Cian Coleman says it’s too early to declare the First Division a one-horse race. “They are in the clear but it’s a long way to go,” said Coleman.