Pat Dolan can ease his way back to Richmond Park for the first time since his departure to Cork City as it's his former club's tenants, Shamrock Rovers, his league leaders face tomorrow afternoon.

John O'Flynn continues to play with a slight back problem, but will doubtless be hoping to add to his six goals already scored against the side that beat Cork to the InterToto Cup spot last season.

Dolan has added new signing, left-back Robbie Hedderman, a former Irish underage international who spent two years at Aberdeen, to his fully-fit squad, though he says he won't change a winning side.

Rovers wait on striker Tony Grant, who strained a knee in last week's 1-1 draw with Bohemians. Shane Robinson expects to be fit.

"There will be great pressure on Cork to maintain their presence at the top," said Shamrock Rovers manager Liam Buckley. "We pipped them for a European spot last season and I am sure Pat will be under pressure to improve on their finishing place."