BY RYAN FERRY
MILFORD United manager Noel Gillespie is confident that his side can go to Parkview on Sunday and get the result they need against Castlefin Celtic.
Milford are currently third in the table but it is a precarious position.
Gillespie’s men will be leapfrogged by Castlefin if they are beaten on Sunday, while even a win might not be enough if Rathmullan are victorious against Gweedore Celtic and overturn their goal difference deficit.
Milford are one goal ahead at the moment and it is shaping up to be a lively conclusion to the season.
They will be short two influential players but Gillespie feels his team have enough quality to seal third spot.
“It’s a big Sunday and it’s like a cup final for us really.
“The first thing we have to do is win the game.
“Even if Rathmullan don’t win, Castlefin will pass us out if they beat us.
“So it’s like a cup final to get into the next cup final. And whoever makes the play-off will face a tough game. The teams at the bottom of the Premier are good sides who are drawing games or losing 1-0.
“We would like to get there but we know we have to match Rathmullan’s result. If they go down and win 3-0 then we have to win 3-0.
“It is a tight league. We have lost Killian McBride our captain to suspension.
“He picked up four bookings and I think that’s a bit harsh. Some people would think four bookings out of 17 matches is a good record but he misses the big game. Joey Cullen is still out injured as well but I should have everyone else available.
“Castlefin have a few men suspended but it’s one of those places that is always difficult to go and win a match.
“We would be confident enough that we can go and get a result up there and hopefully the Rathmullan result goes our way.
“It’s in our own hands but it’s out of our hands at the same time.”