BOHEMIANS v SHAMROCK ROVERS
SSE Airtricity League, Dalymount Park, Friday September 7, 7.45pm
Bohemians go into Friday’s Dublin derby against Shamrock Rovers determined to give fans something to cheer about.
The Gypsies have suffered successive defeats against Rovers in the sides’ two meetings this year and manager Keith Long wants to set the record straight.
He said: “It’s our last home game of the season and it’s against Shamrock Rovers – we want to send the supporters home happy.
“We won’t need any motivation. The players are determined to give a gutsy and honest performance.
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“We performed badly in our last game against them at Dalymount, so we want to make amends for that and it’s our last chance to do so this season.
“We’re looking forward to it. It should be a good spectacle but the most important things is we come out of it with the right result.”
Bohs come into this game on the back of a disappointing 2-1 loss against Bray Wanderers.
Harry Kenny’s Seagulls extended their remarkable run to just one defeat in 15 games. But Long was disappointed with his side’s performance.
He added: “We didn’t play well, particularly in the first half. Individually and collectively, the performance wasn’t right.
“That’s happened too many times this season and we all have to take responsibility for that and put it right.”
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Bohs are once again without Ismahil Akinade through illness.
Captain Derek Pender has been suffering with a virus but is expected to be available for selection.
