Roberto Lope is relishing today’s 'St Patrick’s Day spice' as two of the league’s heavyweights look to put some bite into their season.
Three-in-a-row champions Shamrock Rovers are chasing a first league win at the sixth attempt as they host their out-of-sorts derby rivals (5.00pm).
St Pat’s have managed one win - against Shelbourne - but they pitch up in Tallaght on the back of three defeats on the spin to Bohemians, Sligo Rovers and Dundalk.
