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Villagers hope to fizz things up in cup tie

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Loughgall goalkeeper Marc Robinson is struggling to recover from an elbow injury and is a huge doubt for Saturday’s Irish Cup tie at Coagh United.

'Keeper SOS as Robbo struggles with injury

LOUGHGALL goalkeeper Marc Robinson is a major doubt for Saturday's Irish Cup fifth round trip to Coagh United.
The inspirational Loughgall shot stopper is struggling to recover from an arm injury sustained two weeks ago.
And while manager Colin Malone will give Robinson up until the very last minute, he will be looking at other options as a back up plan.
Robinson sustained the injury during the warm-up in the league game against Banbridge Town two weeks ago.
He did manage to start the game but only lasted 11 minutes before the pain became too much.
Robinson was missing from Loughgall's team at the weekend as the Villagers progressed to the next round of the Intermediate Cup following victory against Dungiven Celtic.
“I was in the final stages of my warm-up when I dived to make a save," said Robinson.
“And straight away I knew there was something wrong.
“I tried to play through the pain barrier but had to accept the inevitable after 11 minutes.
“I've had scans on the elbow and it looks like it could be a tendon problem.
“Unfortunately it's a case of resting and hoping things clear up before Saturday.
“It is frustrating because I'm not a very good spectator and I hate being forced to watch from the sideline."
The Villagers travel to Championship Two title contenders Coagh United in what will be a far from easy game.
“Coagh will be going into the match full of confidence," said Loughgall manager Malone.
“It's not the sort of tie we would have liked and it will be a real battle.
“Games between Loughgall and Coagh have, traditionally, been tight affairs and I expect the same again on Saturday.
“Coagh pushed us hard when we met in the Radcliffe Cup earlier in the season so we now what is coming our way on Saturday."
Malone is continuing to add to his squad during the January transfer window.
He has brought in young defender Mark Carson - nephew of assistant manager Neil - in from Glenavon and recalled Johnny Kernaghan from his loan spell at Moneyslane.
Further signings are also expected in the coming weeks.
Saturday's Irish Cup match between Coagh United and Loughgall at Hagan Park kicks off at 1.30pm.

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