League Preview: Cobh Ramblers -v- Finn Harps

• John O'Shea
• Sat, Sep 19 2015




COBH RAMBLERS

Cobh Ramblers are a side who can play some good football at times and they certainly have a bright future if everything stays on the right path.
 
They will feel that if they play their best, then they can secure a positive result when they host Finn Harps at St Coleman's Park on Saturday evening.
 
Stephen Henderson has galvanised the club since returning and taking over mid-way through the season and there is a strong chance that this time next year, it could very well be Cobh who are in contention for promotion to the Premier Division.
 
Speaking ahead of the game, Henderson said "We can do ourselves a favour with a win or a draw here and we know we can influence the promotion issue if we take something out of the game. I am looking for a strong finish to the season and we want to push on next year and perhaps challenge for promotion."

 
 

 

FINN HARPS

 

Finn Harps could see Wexford Youths become crowned champions of the First Division ahead of them, should Cobh manage to beat Harps when the sides face each other on Saturday.

 

The promotion hopes of Finn Harps are still very much alive as the First Division campaign reaches the closing stages. The Donegal outfit know that seven points from their remaining four games will secure them a playoff spot.

 

Ahead of the game, manager Ollie Horgan says his side expect a tough test on Saturday. "Cobh will be very difficult as it always is but even tougher this time around with the form they are in and the number of players we will be without.

 

"We would be delighted if we make the playoffs, but that is easier said than done with our difficult run in"

 

 

 

Referee:  Marc Lynch

 

MATCH FACTS

 

Harps beat Cobh 2-0 on July 17th and they also secured a victory on their last visit to St Coleman's Park back in May, courtesy of a 3-2 win.

 

 

 

Robbie Waters, currently with Finn Harps, comes up against his former club when the Donegal side visit Cobh.

 

This will be the 65th meeting of the teams in all competitions, with Harps winning 26 of them to Cobh's 20 games.

 

BETTING

Cobh Ramblers 12/5; Draw 12/5; Finn Harps 11/10 .

 

PREDICTION

Cobh Ramblers 1-2 Finn Harps.

 

Cobh Ramblers

Injured: None

Doubtful: Shane O'Connor, Bobbi Donoghue.

Suspended: Kevin Mulcahy, Stephen Kenny.

 

Finn Harps

Injured:  Damien McNulty, 

Doubtful: Patrick Mailey

Suspended: Tommy McMonagle, Keith Cowan, Raymond Foy.