trathfoyle Arena. The Strathfoyle Men are determined to extend their winning streak, which would keep their hopes of promotion alive, but they may find it to be a difficult task against Marty Strawbridge's outfit. In their two games to date, Bentleys have suffered defeat against Culmore, but defeated Maydown easily. However, this fixture will be their first real task, as perennial title-contenders Lisahally are a side very much in form.Lisahally management will face a selection headache before Sunday, as several players remain doubts with injuries. Key players such as Emmett Kirk and Peter Doherty sat out training yesterday evening while new signing, Aidy O'Kane and defensive lynchpin, Kieran McGlinchey picked up a knocks. There was some good news however, with the return of veteran centre-back Shaun Whoriskey, who took part in training. Midfield playmaker, Michael Cooke, and tenacious midfielder Peter "Mayhem" Mahon also took part in the rigorous session. Interestingly, Lawrence Mullan, a former Lisahally legend, also joined in, fuelling rumours that he may be assuming a coaching role at the club. Fallen star, Mark Duffy, who has recently been relegated to the bench, was one player who desperately needed to make an impression on his coaches and indeed his teammates and it seems he did so. Rory Kirk has expressed his appreciation of Duffy's commitment:
"Mark came in and gave 100%. He played well enough in the training game and I'm glad that he's taken heed of our advice. He's a true professional that lad."
Duffy claims to have reformed and said,
"They told me they wanted to teach me a lesson and I can tell you it's 'Lesson Learned' for Big Duffs. I gave my all in training and there'll be no partying before games now."
When asked about his chances of reclaiming his starting position, Duffy told the Listener,
"There's no better man. You watch me on Sunday, I'll grab the headlines again, because 'The Prodigal Son' will have returned!"
Training sesion went apart from no one under 25 finishing it!
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