Coleraine FC will have to be up for the cup this Saturday as they travel away to high flying Championship leaders Carrick Rangers. The last time Carrick won the Irish Cup was in the 1975/76 season, Coleraine were last winners in 2003.
Having seen his Limavady side knocked out by Coleraine in the previous round of the Irish cup, Oran Kearney will take charge of Coleraine in the 6th round as Coleraine look to book their place in the quarter final of the Irish Cup. Carrick who are managed by Stephen Small are six points clear in the Championship and are on course to get promoted to the premiership, which if they succeed in doing, will be their frist time promoted to the top flight since 2003.
Having lost three games in a row, Coleraine sacked Davy Platt and appointed Oran Kearney as manager, Oran got of to a flyer in his first game in charge, as Coleraine traveled and defeated Ballymena on Tuesday night, thanks to a fantastic team performance and penalty from Kyle McVey. Games are now coming thick and fast for Coleraine, having won on Tuesday night in the league Oran takes his side to Carrick on Saturday followed by a home game against Portadown on Monday night and then another trip to Ballymena next Saturday. With some players still injured Oran may not have the luxury of resting players against Carrick or changing the team much, so it's going to be tough for Coleraine in the next week with three games to play.
Carrick have a few experienced ex premier league players in their team, Aiden O'Kane, Noel Anderson, McConnell and McAlinden. One to watch will be striker Anto Lagan who has bagged 18 goals this season so far, Carrick who are unbeaten in their last five home games will fancy their chances of causing an upset, where as Coleraine players will be looking to impress the new manager, so it is all set up for a cracking cup tie, let's just hope that Coleraine can produce the same passion, fight and commitment that we showed against Ballymena and can reach the quarter finals.
Carrick Rangers nickname - The Gers
Stadium - Taylors Avenue
Carrick are unbeaten in their last five home games
Admission will be £8 adults and £5 for Conseccions
Noel Anderson ex Coleraine player, plays for Carrick Rangers
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