Tough at the top as title race is going to the wire

There is a double header of fixtures this weekend in the Longs Super Valu Premiership as the season draws to a close with still all to play for at both ends of the table.
Bready CC winners O'Neill's Ulster Cup. Included are Kieran Kennedy, managing director, O'Neill's Sportswear, and Joe Doherty, President Cricket Ireland. Picture by Lorcan Doherty/Presseye.comBready CC winners O'Neill's Ulster Cup. Included are Kieran Kennedy, managing director, O'Neill's Sportswear, and Joe Doherty, President Cricket Ireland. Picture by Lorcan Doherty/Presseye.com
Bready CC winners O'Neill's Ulster Cup. Included are Kieran Kennedy, managing director, O'Neill's Sportswear, and Joe Doherty, President Cricket Ireland. Picture by Lorcan Doherty/Presseye.com

On Saturday there is a full list of games, while on Sunday there are four rearranged games down for decision.

Ardmore v Fox Lodge

The Bleachgreen side are still in the play-off position something they would prefer not to be involved in. They will see this one as a game they can win and they have the players to do just that.

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This could be one of the last games the Foxies will play in the Premier Division. Too many of their big players have not performed as on paper they are better than their league position suggests.

Prediction: Ardmore.

Donemana v Coleraine

Richard Kee’s side, although out of the title race, are sure to have a big say on where the title will end up and as usual they won’t make things easy for anyone. They will be missing Ricky Lee Dougherty due to football commitments.

The Bannsiders have quietly sneaked into the title race with a run of victories and they know however that they can’t afford any slip-ups and they still have to play leaders Brigade.

Prediction: Donemana.

Strabane v Bready

Skipper Tommy Barr will have his players fired up for their remaining games as they trail Brigade by just two points and they look to have the easier run in. However they must stay focused.

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Bready return to the scene of their Ulster Cup Final win and they will be full of confidence.

They at one time looked serious title contenders but their form has dipped in recent weeks although they are still a very good side.

Prediction: Strabane.

Eglinton v Brigade

The Villagers have put in a couple of decent performances in recent games with their top players getting amongst the runs. However they are still in the mix for the play-off position.

Brigade lead the pack and they will be confident of staying there, but they still have a couple of big hurdles still to come.

Prediction: Brigade.

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