'Bring it on': Russell hoping Shels can deliver in 'amazing' Ajax tie

Ajax may be the four-time European champions and long-time kingpins of Dutch football but there is good reason why they are languishing in the Europa Conference League.

Shelbourne head coach John Russell. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

The ‘Sold Out’ signs went up at Tolka Park yesterday for next week’s return leg but in Amsterdam tonight, Shelbourne will hope they can do enough to stay alive against Ajax and give those fans a true sense of occasion in Drumcondra.

But first things first.