Runaway First Division leaders Cork City host Premier Division big guns Derry City in an intriguing FAI Cup tie at Turner’s Cross
Runaway First Division leaders host Premier Division big guns in an intriguing FAI Cup third round tie at Turner’s Cross
“I think it’s a challenge, a massive challenge,” said Clancy of facing Ruaidhrí Higgins’ Premier Division title-chasers. “We play against teams that are sitting in with mid to low blocks and it’s a challenge to try to break them down,” said Clancy. In new signings Sean Maguire and Ruairí Keating, Cork have the firepower to threaten to Derry, though Clancy expects his side will have to defend well if they are to cause a shock.
“When the draw came out, people said it was the tie of the round with Shelbourne tipped to win,” said Galway head coach John Caulfield, a cup winner as both a player and manager.
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