WAYSIDE CELTIC manager Peter Lennon believes the task facing the Leinster Senior League side in Sunday's clash with runaway League of Ireland Premier Division leaders Bohemians is even greater now than when the draw was made three weeks ago.
"I've seen them and every time I watch them they get better, so I don't want to say anymore," said Lennon who is without regular left back Les Flynn, their goalscoring hero of their win over Monaghan in the last round, as he's getting married in Spain.
"They're effectively the champions already and it's a massive task for us. But it's a football game. What we'll try to do is set out our stall to make it as difficult as we can for them."
Cutting out errors will be crucial to any hope Wayside have of creating what would be a huge shock. "I've said to my players, if they are going to score goals, let them score their own goals - they don't need any help," added Lennon.
Playing at Bray's Carlisle Grounds is nothing new to Wayside who met Bohemians there in an FAI Cup replay three years ago.
Right back Stephen Flynn, a nephew of groom Les, is also away in Spain so Carl O'Reilly starts at right back while David Gill and Bobby Hynes contest the left-back berth.
Double-chasing Bohemians are without cup-tied Anthony Murphy while defender Ken Oman (ankle) and midfielder Glen Cronin (knee) remain out injured. Mindaugus Kalonas returns from international duty with Lithuania. Gary Deegan also offers options in midfield and is available after suspension.
In tonight's game at Turner's Cross Cork City have midfielder Joe Gamble back from suspension but remain without defender Pat Sullivan (ankle) for Derry's second visit in six days. The visitors have Steven Gray free of suspension while captain Peter Hutton may be involved despite his ongoing hernia problem.
FIXTURES
Tonight
(7.30 unless stated) - FAI Ford Cup (quarter-final): Cork City v Derry City (Live on TG4). League of Ireland, First Division: Longford Town v Athlone Town. Sunday (3.0) - FAI Cup (quarter-final) Wayside Celtic v Bohemians
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