United look to build on Bray win

AMAZING what an away win can do for a struggling side. Suddenly, there is anew mood of optimism around the Galway United camp as the Premier Division strugglers prepare for the visit of third-placed Derry City to Terryland Park this evening (7.45 p.m.).Last weekend’s last-gasp winner at Bray Wanderers has given everyone a lift at the troubled club, coming in a month when so many players were released from the squad due to United’s financial difficulties.Not only did Derek Glynn’s 90th minute strike lift the club off the foot of the table for the first time this season, it has given renewed hope of survival ahead of a three week spell which includes games against fellow strugglers Finn Harps and UCD. The Bray game also marked the first start of the campaign for player-manager Jeff Kenna – and the former Republic of Ireland international was happy with his contribution before retiring to the bench with 79 minutes on the clock at the Carlisle Grounds.It was ...................