John Fallon: New dynamics in First Division make for deeper plotlines

For the first since in six years, there are no full-time teams in the League of Ireland First Division. 

SPOTLIGHT: The international break means that the League of Ireland First Division takes centre stage this Friday with table toppers Dundalk facing second placed Cobh Ramblers. Cobh captain Cian Coleman, pictured celebrating, is one of six Ramblers players who won the second tier title with Cork City last year. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Within what was cruelly derided as a graveyard, there's a soul to this year's First Division.

The absence of Cork City, Waterford and Galway United from the second tier means it's the first time in six years that none of the 10 teams are full-time.