After biding his time, Hoops striker Burke is ready to shine again 

Ireland international frontman was beset by injury and illness in preseason but Friday night's clash of the Rovers offers him perfect chance to prove he's back to his best

Ready to roll: Ireland international Graham Burke and Shams take on Liam Buckley's in-form Sligo.  Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

His pre-season disrupted by Covid and injury, Ireland international Graham Burke has vowed to soon hit his stride for champions Shamrock Rovers.

The attacker hit 11 goals when the Hoops retained their title last year and they’ve shared in his struggles this term, drifting to fourth after six games.