4-Jul-2008

Kildare travel to Limerick tonight

John Ryan faces an uphill struggle in to night’s game against Limerick 37

As the stats below show County have not done too well against Limerick 37 or Limerick F.C. since their entry into Eircom League Football and with Limerick 37 on the proverbial “roll” - they defeated Dundalk last week by 2-0 in Oriel Park, it is going to be a very difficult assignment.

John may have to figure without Philly Gorman – ironically Philly scored the first ever goal for County against Limerick in Station Road in July 2002 (Picture above shows Philly celebrating his goal) - who has not trained this week. Philly is still troubled with a groin strain.

Otherwise John hopes to field an unchanged side

Kildare County v Limerick 37

H / A / N	Matches	W	D	L	Goals	+ / -
H	3	1	0	2	5 - 4	+1
A	2	0	1	1	0 - 2	-2
N	0	0	0	0	0 - 0	+0
Total	5	1	1	3	5 - 6	-1

Kildare County v Limerick F.C.

H / A / N	Matches	W	D	L	Goals	+ / -
H	10	3	3	4	10 - 10	+0
A	7	2	3	2	7 - 7	+0
N	0	0	0	0	0 - 0	+0
Total	17	5	6	6	17 - 17	+0

To celebrate Independence Day Limerick 37 will be hosting an American- themed night for tonight’s match against Kildare County.

A barbecue will be held inside Jackman Park and supporters will be able to purchase the Super Blues 44 page colour match programme, a hot-dog and 2 drinks, kindly sponsored by Budweiser for only 5 euro.

Entertainment on the night will also be provided by Sammy Bensons brass band along with face-painters and dancers and of course not forgetting Leo the Lion .A fun-filled evening is guaranteed with plenty to keep both adults and children entertained.

Chairman of Limerick 37, Jack Mc Carthy wanted to make a gesture to all sport-loving Limerick people and added " Everyone in Limerick has been so helpful. The desire is there for a big soccer club that represents the City and County, the supporters are so passionate about their club. Friday night is us just throwing them a big party to say thank you so much. As a proud Irish-American I'll be celebrating that night so I hope all of Limerick comes down to be part of that".

On the pitch to night a new look Limerick 37 will take on Kildare County. Having signed more new players this week and along with the return of Tommy Barrett and captain Pat Purcell, Limerick are looking very strong for the second half of the season.

Gates open at 7pm, with the match kicking off at 7.45.

The club are advising people to come to the ground early.

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