PREVIEW: SHELBOURNE v BOHEMIANS
April 18, 2022
SHELBOURNE v BOHEMIANS
SSE Airtricity League
Monday April 18 2022
Tolka Park, 3pm
Keith Long wants Bohemians to turn frustration into motivation when they make the short trip to Tolka Park this afternoon.
In three of their last four games, Bohs have conceded late goals to lose points.
The good news is that they remain just three points off third, but conceding those three late goals in their last four games have cost them five points.
That has frustrated Long and his players, but they are happy that a quick turnaround gives them an opportunity to bounce back quickly today.
Against Finn Harps on Friday night, Bohs conceded in the 93rd minute for a 2-2 draw having bossed the game for the majority of the second half with plenty of chances to put the game beyond doubt.
Long said: “We have been incredibly frustrated at the manner of dropping valuable points late in games.
“Friday wasn’t a defeat but it felt like one and we got punished for not being ruthless enough in front of goal and conceding a late equaliser, which was preventable.
“Draws are of no real benefit to anyone. We want wins and we need to start turning draws into victories.
“Playing so soon after Friday is a good opportunity to try and bounce back.”
This afternoon they face a side who are buoyed by the fact they were the first team to inflict a defeat on league leaders Derry City this season.
Long said: “It’s a Dublin derby and a sellout where we will have a large travelling support behind us once more.
“We are looking forward to the challenge, Shelbourne are a young, hungry, energetic and well-organised team and will be confident after their win up in Derry.”
TEAM NEWS
James Finnerty (knee) remains out while Grant Horton (knee) remains a doubt.
