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Published Date: 20 August 2009
LIMAVADY moved two points clear at the top of Section One after two victories last weekend, on Saturday they defeated Brigade while on Sunday they overcame Eglinton.
Strabane also won both their games convincingly at Fox Lodge on Saturday and home to Donemana on the Sunday.

Bready were shocked on Saturday losing at home to Eglinton, they bounced back on Sunday with a win over Coleraine.

The Bannsiders got only their second win of the season defeating Killymallaght to take them to four points the same as Glendermott however on Sunday the Rectory side got their third win of the season defeating Brigade at the Bonds Street venue.

There is a double header this weekend again as things get very interesting at both ends of the table.

Strabane v Eglinton
The home side's opening pair Niall McDonnell and Kevin Martin were in sparkling form last weekend and they will be hoping that continues as they try to overhaul Limavady. Their bowling still appears to be their weak point but they should welcome back Phil Eaglestone.

The Villagers had a mixed weekend last week winning one and losing the other, they can be a match for anyone on their day but the home side have the greater incentive and should win.
Prediction: Strabane.

Bready v Fox Lodge
The Magheramason men suffered a shock defeat last Saturday which has seriously affected their title hopes, they trail Limavady by two points but the Roesiders have played a game less, they will probably be missing skipper Trevor Britton through injury.

The visitors bowling took a real pasting last Saturday where they undoubtedly missed Andy Britton and Stuart Clarke, they have beaten some of the fancied sides already and they would love to put one over their neighbours.
Prediction: Bready.

Killymallaght v Donemana
The 'Mallaght are now firmly in the relegation battle after last week's defeat at Coleraine, their batting has gone to pieces with both Gareth McKeegan and Derek Bland struggling.

The men from the Holm are concentrating one hundred per cent on their forthcoming Irish Senior Cup Final and they changed their batting order around in last Sunday's game at Strabane to give their lower order batsmen some time in the middle.
Prediction: Donemana.

Brigade v Coleraine
Gordon Cooke's men are on a terrible roll they have now lost seven on the trot, only the skipper himself and Iftikhar Hussain are getting any runs giving their bowlers few runs to bowl at.

The visitors will know that this is a good time to play Brigade as they continue their fight for survival, they know that with Glendermott still to play a win here might just see them survive.
Prediction: Brigade.

Glendermott v Limavady
Bob Robinson's side gave their survival hopes a boost with their win over Brigade but like the other sides at the bottom every game is like a cup final, they will be missing the suspended Johnny Thompson and he will be a big loss.

The Roesiders have the title within their grasp - they know if they win their remaining games then they will be champions. They still have a couple of tricky games to play but they should have few problems in this one.
Prediction: Limavady.

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  • Last Updated: 20 August 2009 10:10 AM
  • Source: Londonderry Sentinel
  • Location: Waterside
 
 

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