Coleraine FC manager Ruaidhri Higgins has warned his players to be in the right frame of mind for a potentially dangerous derby against Limavady United. The sides meet at The Showgrounds on Saturday for their first league clash since 2008, with the Bannsiders sitting top of the BoyleSports Premiership.
Higgins described the contest as a "dangerous game" and stressed the importance of mental preparation. "We need to be in the right frame of mind mentally to go and claim all three points," the manager said. His team carries strong momentum into the fixture, having won their last five league matches to build a three-point lead at the summit.
Coleraine's 19-point haul from seven games is built on a potent attack that has scored 17 goals. They have shown resilience in recent weeks, securing late victories over Ballymena United and Glentoran. Jamie Thomson and Lyall McGregor scored in the 2-1 win at Glentoran last weekend, while Matthew Shevlin, Jack Henderson and Andy Wilson netted in the 3-2 triumph over Ballymena. You can review the full list of fixtures and results.
The last meeting between the clubs was a pre-season friendly in July, which Coleraine won 1-0. Limavady United currently occupy ninth place in the table. Higgins has also appealed for a vocal home support, believing the energy from the stands can help drive the team on. The manager wants his players to give the fans something to celebrate as they aim to maintain their perfect recent form. Check the latest standings to see how the table looks.
This story first appeared at colerainefc.com
