Shelbourne have quite a few injury problems as they make the short journey to Dalymount Park for this evening's top-of-the-table game against Bohemians (7.35). Goalkeeper Steve Williams and central defender Pat Scully both have the flu, Tony McCarthy is still struggling with a knee injury while Dave Campbell's ankle problem also casts some doubt over his involvement. Definitely out, though, is left fullback Declan Geoghegan, who has been laid up since being carried off during the win over Shamrock Rovers.
Mark Hutchison will continue to deputise. Bohemians, meanwhile, have close to a full squad available. However, Graham O'Hanlon, who had a knee operation on Wednesday, is missing from Roddy Collins' panel. After spending the three-day build up to the game with his players at the Deerpark Hotel in Howth the Bohemians manager is, needless to say, bullish. "We'll beat them okay," says Collins. "They've had their run, now it's our turn."
Last two seasons: 1998/99: Shelbourne 2 Bohemians 1; Bohemians 2 Shelbourne 0; Shelbourne 1 Bohemians 2. 1999/00: Bohemians 0 Shelbourne 1; Shelbourne 1 Bohemians 0.
Recent league form: Bohemians: W W W D D; Shelbourne: D W L W D.
Leading scorers: Bohemians: Crowe (eight); Shelbourne: S Geoghegan and Fenlon (four each).
Betting: Home: 13/8; Draw: 11/5; Away: 11/8.
Referee: J Feighery (Dublin).
