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Big game at home this week. Tickets at outlets, to my knowledge, were sold out instantly on Saturday so it is expected to be a sell out. This will possibly be the lowest attendance by Rovers fans in recent history which I find very strange. Team news having looked over the Rovers teams last night they have been without Farrugia, Byrne, S. Kavanagh and McEneff for most of the season, if not all. Lee Grace has struggled with injury, Rory Gaffney has missed the last two at least and Trevor Clarke has been injured too, yet they have played well (outside of the Pat's game) in the last five.

No team news out of Derry yet but if you hear anything, have any predications and wish to react to the game and/or build up, post away. If you can't make it to the match then it is live on RTE2, BBC Radio Foyle and Drive 105.

A must win game.

Hoping for a win, no matter how scrappy.

Although would love to see a great game, with us outfootballing them.

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Game has officially sold out. Can't wait for this.

Thu=is could be a cracker and restore our faith in our football Looking fwd to a classic. BTW any eat in chippies nearbthevBrandyb

brandyball wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:01 pm A must win game.

In what context?

marcoloco wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:56 pm

brandyball wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:01 pm A must win game.

In what context?

To increase the gap from Rovers.

Not a ‘must win’ for me but a ‘must not lose’. Think we are due a big performance. Shams have already lost twice on the road and are generally vulnerable away from Tallagh. They like us have a number of high profile injuries (though no plastic pitch to blame). If we can keep concentration at the back then I think the points are there for us.

Derry by the odd goal for me……

RAWA

mokendismucker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:40 pm Not a ‘must win’ for me but a ‘must not lose’. Think we are due a big performance. Shams have already lost twice on the road and are generally vulnerable away from Tallagh. They like us have a number of high profile injuries (though no plastic pitch to blame). If we can keep concentration at the back then I think the points are there for us.

Derry by the odd goal for me……

RAWA

With Roverd only 1 point behind and with a game in hand 3 points is vital I.M.O

This double fixture weekend could have a huge bearing on the narrative. Anything less than 4 points will feel like a disappointing return however it feels entirely realistic.

Should we pick 2 or less, the calls for 'Higgins out' will only grow louder.

Rovers are clearly the best team in the league again in my eyes. Given that they have a number of injuries we might have a chance. We'll most likely play on the counter as Rovers will probably dominate the ball.

Most likely a draw or Rovers win unfortunately

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Any update on injuries and key players availability?

kitwe wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:32 pm Any update on injuries and key players availability?

Same squad as against Drogheda plus one. Higgins was coy on who the plus 1 would be. Maybe Dummigan who'd been close recently.

Nige92 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:14 pm

kitwe wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:32 pm Any update on injuries and key players availability?

Same squad as against Drogheda plus one. Higgins was coy on who the plus 1 would be. Maybe Dummigan who'd been close recently.

Could be Hoban. Higgins said Hoban did some training this week and they would make a call closer to the time.

Higgins reckons Rovers will bring their A game
Not sure what game we'll bring.

Hoban on Bench again, Fats not involved again.

https://twitter.com/derrycityfc/status/ ... I0hJA&s=19

Going into this one with no bench. A half fit Hoban and an underwhelming Kelly. Won't be able to change things.

Not feeling optimistic at all

brandyball wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:53 pm Hoban on Bench again, Fats not involved again.

https://twitter.com/derrycityfc/status/ ... I0hJA&s=19

The reverse of last week where P McEleney was deemed fit enough for the bench.

Not confident but hoping for a good performance and a win.

rodgers wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:32 pm

brandyball wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:53 pm Hoban on Bench again, Fats not involved again.

https://twitter.com/derrycityfc/status/ ... I0hJA&s=19

The reverse of last week where P McEleney was deemed fit enough for the bench.

Not confident but hoping for a good performance and a win.

5 @ back then?