Gypsies need to close gap - February 9,
2001
Bohemians v Galway United 19:45
With the third round of the Cup successfully negotiated its back to the Premier race for Bohemians tonight - and nothing less than three points will do if the Gypsies want to exert some pressure on leaders Shelbourne.
The Reds are nine points clear but have a potentially tricky visit to Flancare Park on Saturday. What's more Bohemians have two games in hand - but games in hand are worth nothing if the challengers cannot beat mid-table teams like Galway.
Roddy Collins has a full squad to choose from, with Paul Byrne - cup-tied last week - set to figure for the first time since returning to Dalymount from Richmond Park.
Galway are boosted by the return of Scott Morgan and long-term absentees David Goldbey and, for he first time this season, Michael Quirke. Goldbey, in particular, helps offset the loss of Stephen Grant to Shelbourne and the absence tonight of Sean Malee.