Chambers is far more composed at the back despite not offering the same goal threat as Smith. Bishop has to start along with Sears as they have linked up well in recent matches. McGoldrick could do with a kick up the bum that a place on the bench should provide. Noel Hunts is a willing runner that may be able to feed off Murphy.

Jason Scotland should be in the team. He is the only striker that we have that can hold the ball up and bring others into the game, and he also gives us an alternative to pumping it long to Murphys head.