Bannsiders aim for first piece of silverware

There are four games in the Premiership on Saturday and two on Sunday, with Donemana hosting Brigade for the third time in a week and bottom of the table Bready face Eglinton, while also on Sunday, Coleraine take on Waringstown in the Ulster Cup Final.

Brigade v Donemana

A repeat of the Senior Cup Final and to make things even more interesting they will both meet again on Sunday.

Brigade will be without Mark Simpson which will certainly weaken their bowling attack, however they will be determined to get their revenge but their batting must show a big improvement.

The visitors know that if they are going to retain the title they must win all their remaining games and that is a tall order.

However if there is one side capable of doing it it’s Donemana this should be another epic encounter.

Prediction: Donemana.

Bready v Fox Lodge

These two met last Sunday where the Foxies had a comfortable five wicket victory a result which probably makes them safe from the relegation battle. If only they could be more consistent they would surely be in the top four.

Bready are running out of games fast still without a win they realistically have to win at least three of their games left if they are going to avoid automatic relegation, it’s a tall order.

Prediction: Fox Lodge.

Eglinton v Glendermott

The Villagers with eight points could still be pulled into a relegation scrap, their form has gone down hill in recent games and they may still be missing the influential Stuart Thompson.

The Bonds Street men have five points and if they could get another victory they might just escape a play off, that said they have suffered some heavy defeats this season.

Prediction: Eglinton.

Strabane v Coleraine

The Red Caps title challenge ended with their defeat by Brigade, they have blown hot and cold for the majority of the season and depend to much on two or three players.

The Bannsiders have their eyes firmly set on winning the title, they are in pole position but they have to play their main challengers, they will know that this won’t be easy but it is a game that they dare not lose.

Prediction: Coleraine.

Sunday

Bready v Eglinton

David Scanlon’s side already look doomed and they won’t get anything else in this game. In South African professional Romano Ramoo they have an all rounder who continues to give his all.

As for Eglinton, after securing an impressive run of wins, their recent form means they are in danger of being dragged back into the relegation zone.

Prediction: Eglinton.

Ulster Cup Final

Waringstown v Coleraine

The Bannsiders have a tough ask if they are to claim their first piece of silverware this season, as they are coming up against one of the top sides in the country.

Waringstown, who defeated Donemana at the Holm earlier in the competition, secured the NCU Cup on Friday after they defeated Instonians, with former Ireland international Kyle McCallan scoring 100 during that final.

Coleraine will also be missing two of their up and coming young stars as duo Scott Campbell and Rishi Chopra are on Ireland duty.

Prediction: Waringstown.