Tim Clancy's men set for Richmond Park test

Trim man Tim Clancy takes his Drogheda Utd side to Richmond Park this evening for a League of Ireland Premier Division joust with St Pat's, 4pm.

Clancy's men will go in the game with a win in the locker after last Friday's night's victory against Waterford.

Looking ahead to the game, Clancy is aware it will be a challenge for his newly-promoted team - First Division champions in 202.

“They are a very good team, they have brought in a lot of experience as well," stated Clancy.

"Ronan Coughlan up top, Mattie Smith, a lot of exciting players in the attacking end of the pitch to go with the players they have throughout the squad.

“We know it’s going to be very difficult, they are a really good possession-based team so there will be spells when we won’t have the ball.

"We are going to have to be patient and disciplined,” he added.

James Clarke has returned to training and is available for the trip to Richmond Park while Mark Hughes is set to see a specialist as he continues his recovery from injury.

“James Clarke trained this week, so he’s good to go. He was back training on Wednesday full out so James will be back in with the group," stated Clancy.

“Sparky (Mark Hughes) is still a bit out, he has to see a specialist to get a bit of specific treatment for the last few weeks of his recovery,” he added.

Last week - Drogheda 1, Waterford 0; Shamrock Rovers 1, St Pat's 1.