Bohs odds-on to advance - January 5, 2001
FAI Cup: Bohemians v Drogheda United, Dalymount 19:45
The last thing struggling Drogheda wanted at this stage of the season was a trip to Dalymount - but the embattled Drogs players might just see this as a welcome break from their ongoing re-election fight.
For Bohs, though - now nine points adrift in the premier division title chase - the Cup has assumed an extra importance. The bookies have made them 1/5 favourites to win this game.
Dave Morrison returns from injury for the home side and striker Alex Nesovic is due to make his debut, with Trevor Molloy playing wide. Stephen Caffrey is suspended and Dave Williamson, now on the transfer list, is unlikely to feature. Darren O'Keeffe could feature against his former club.
Drogheda's Mark Byrne, Colm Murphy and John Butler are nursing knocks but should be fit to start. Stuart Smith is suspended.