The likelihood is that Pembroke Wanderers will be the only unbeaten first-division team in the Leinster League after they have welcomed Three Rock Rovers to Serpentine Avenue tomorrow.
The young Rovers side did well to beat Glenanne (3-2) in their opening game, followed by a 2-1 defeat of YMCA, but the highly accomplished Pembroke brigade, having scored freely in all three home matches, are set to maintain a 100 per cent record.
Gordon Elliott, who notched a hat-trick against YM, may be especially keen to outmanoeuvre his former Three Rock teammates, making it a testing afternoon for goalkeeper Wendal Armstrong.
The other first-division games in the Computershare-backed league look evenly balanced. Trinity, notably, are capable of sharing the points with Corinthians in a high scoring contest at Santry. The promoted students enjoyed their first outing against Glenanne (3-4) and now, with registrations complete, they can count on a well equipped squad. The danger for David Johnston and his fellow defenders tomorrow will be the elusive running of Colin Stewart.
Avoca, despite their run of ill fortune, will not surrender easily to Glenanne at Tallaght while Monkstown and Railway Union will be respectful of the visits of Aer Lingus and YMCA, respectively.
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