Match Previews

Richie Baker(r)(mid) and Simon Webb(r)(def) are both rated as doubtful.  Domestically Drogheda have drawn their last two games and of course the first leg of this tie ended all square also at one a piece.  Manager Paul Doolin has no shortage of options available to him for this second leg tie. Shane Barrett(r) and Declan OBrien(k) are of course not available and are out for the rest of the season but other than those two Doolin expects everyone else to be available. There is a slight doubt over Richie Baker(r) and Simon Webb(r) but both are expected to be fit for selection. Baker damaged a hamstring in the first leg and has been resting up since. Webb was taken to hospital at half time during Droghedas game against Bohemians last Friday night. He was suffering from chest pains and high blood pressure. He has since been fully checked out and had various tests and has been given the all clear.  Sami Ristilla(r) is expected to return to the starting line up. He played in the first leg but didnt feature in the two league games since. Tony Grant(r) is expected to make way and take up a place on the bench. In midfield Paul Keegan(r) is thought to be in contention for a starting place. That would mean Shane Robinson(r) would be deployed on the wing instead of in the centre alongside Stuart Byrne(r). Its worth noting that Drogheda have the best away record in the Irish Eircom League and they are confident that scoring at least one goal will not be a problem in Sweden.