Airtricity League of Ireland  –  1st Division.

Monaghan United

Monaghan United will hope to bounce back quickly for last weeks defeat to Shelbourne when they meet Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park.  On paper it would look like any easy enough assignment for second from the top United against second from bottom Wexford.  But the Youths have home advantage and are always difficult there. Last week it looked like they were going to pick up a valuable away point at Athlone Town when the sides went in at half time level, but a second half brace from the home side put paid to that hope.Although suffering their second defeat of the season United can be well satisfied with the overall performance and for much of that game against \Shelbourne particularly in the second half were much the better side. Roddy Collins should have a strong squad to select from and his recent signings should strengthen it further.An away win is well within United capabilities.

Injuries:  Conor Mc. Mahon,

Suspensions :  Eric Foley

Last Five Results

Monaghan United       0          1          Shelbourne

Limerick          5          0          Monaghan United

Longford Town          1          3          Monaghan United

Monaghan United       1          1          Cork City

Salthill Devon 2          5          Monaghan United

Next Five Games

Fri 15 Jul         Monaghan United v Mervue United 8.p.m.

Fri 22 Jul         Limerick FC v Monaghan United 7.45.p.m.

Fri 5 Aug         Monaghan United v Athlone Town 8.p.m.

Fri 19 Aug       Monaghan United v Waterford United 8.p.m.

Sat 27 Aug      Sligo Rovers v Monaghan United 7.45.p.m.