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Listen: Kevin McHugh backs Finn Harps to survive in play-off

written by Chris McNulty October 27, 2019
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FINN HARPS legend Kevin McHugh has backed Ollie Horgan’s side to overcome Drogheda United and retain their Premier Division spot.

Harps are in a play-off as the Premier Division team for the first time and the club has mixed fortunes in these games over the years.

“We’re in good shape,” McHugh, who is now the head of the Harps Academy, told Donegal Daily/Donegal Sport Hub, ahead of Monday’s first leg at United Park.

“Drogheda blew Cabinteely out of the water and it’ll be a tight game. I fancy Harps at home if they can keep the score down on Monday.

“It wouldn’t be a big disaster to go down, but it’s great to have Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk, these teams coming and there’s a bigger buzz about the place. The way Harps are set up, they can beat Drogheda over two legs.” 

McHugh is manager of the Harps Under-13s who yesterday defeated Shelbourne 3-1 in the National Shield final at Ballyare. Shaun Patton scored twice and McHugh said: “That’s Shaun’s 22nd League goal and I’d say he’s the top scorer in the National League. It’s really good for him and his family. He works hard and he’s getting his rewards. He got two great goals.”

McHugh also touched on the importance of the Ulster Senior League to Harps and gave his thoughts on an All-Ireland League.

Listen to the full interview below …

Listen: Kevin McHugh backs Finn Harps to survive in play-off was last modified: October 27th, 2019 by Chris McNulty
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2019 League of Ireland Premier DivisionDrogheda Unitedfinn harpsFinn Harps Under-13sKevin McHughOllie Horgan
Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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