Limerick FC continue play off preparations against Derry City on Friday

Limerick FC will continue working towards a probable two legged play off encounter at the end of October when they entertain struggling Derry City at the Markets Field on Friday night (kick off 7.45). Limerick will be looking to secure back to back victories having defeated Bray Wanderers 0-2 a couple of weeks ago. 

The Shannonsiders are currently second bottom and 12 points clear of bottom placed Bray with a superior goal difference with  four games remaining. As a result, it would take a ridiculous set of events for the club to finish bottom of the pile. Opponents Derry are two positions better off in seventh but are just twelve points ahead of Limerick despite the Super Blues tough season. Manager Kenny Shiels has come under fire in recent weeks for the club’s dismal form. 

The teams have met on three occasions already this season with the Candystripes running out convincing winners twice while emerging as 2-1 victors in a tight contest at the Brandywell in July. Conor Ellis scored on the night for Tommy Barrett’s men. 

Barrett will be looking for his side to use the upcoming play off games as motivation for his side. Although a place in the play offs is not confirmed, Limerick are eight points behind 8th place Sligo Rovers and barring a miracle, the Bit O’Red will escape the dreaded play off. 

Scouting possible play off opponents will have already begun on Shannonside. Limerick will know all about play off favourites Finn Harps who defeated the Super Blues over two legs in 2015 to relegate the club to the first division. Despite the future direction of the club appearing uncertain, it would be in a much healthier position with the prospect of premier division football. 

The play offs are historically quite difficult for the premier division club to negotiate. Having been on the receiving end of many defeats, you are then faced with the task of playing a team full of confidence who are winning every week. The one massive advantage for Limerick on this occasion compared to 2015 is that the second leg will take place at the home of the premier division side. 

With such a young squad, the hope will be that Barrett can ensure focus is maintained for the next three weeks. Limerick cannot afford to go in to the play off games off the back of four heavy defeats. The onus will be on the likes of Shane Duggan, Barry Maguire and Billy Dennehy to command a high intensity from their teammates to ensure the attitude is right for such a big month for the football club and it’s loyal supporters. 


Social Sharing

Posted in

Treaty United fall to late Cobh winner at Markets Field

Treaty United took on Cobh Ramblers this Thursday. Regardless of result, tonight's match felt like the transitional pinpoint ...
Read More

First time visit for Treaty United’s Canadian investment company

Chuck emphasised the amount of work which has gone on at the club which might not be obvious ...
Read More

Treaty United pick up home win over Bray Wanderers | HIGHLIGHTS

Cristopher's left-footed delivery was powerfully headed home by Lynch, who delivered a celebration to match with an emphatic ...
Read More

Treaty United host Bray Wanderers looking to get back to winning ways

The sides also met in March this season, playing out a 2-2 draw with goals from Mark Walsh ...
Read More

Treaty United slump to Kerry FC defeat | HIGHLIGHTS

Enda Curran got United back into it when he scored from the spot 15 minutes from time, but ...
Read More

Treaty United pick up first victory in over three months | HIGHLIGHTS

Byrne became the hero and match winner eight minutes from time, when he turned home Lee Devitt's goal-bound ...
Read More

Treaty United welcome Longford Town for First Division meeting

However, Treaty won three of the pair's four clashes last season, and will be confident going into this ...
Read More

“We’ve been very unlucky” | Tommy Barrett speaks after Cork City draw

As expected, Cork dominated possession, but in truth they failed to create much by way of a concrete ...
Read More