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The margin for error is slim as Galway United venture into the last 180 minutes of 2008 completely aware that a brace of victories are required.

While the full gamut of sporting emotions may have been sampled, ultimately 2008 will be remembered as the year in which Galway United staged a remarkable rally to avoid relegation from the Eircom League’s premier division.

In a dramatic and suffen move, Galway United have been forced to appoint a new manager after Jeff Kenna resigned to take over St Patrick’s Athletic.

Galway United have retained midfielder Jay O'Shea after his proposed move to Derby County was called off due to a deterioration in the financial situation at the English club.

Mervue United have began their preparations for life in the Eircom League first division with the first of four pre-season friendlies.

The League of Ireland makes a welcome return tomorrow, and two Galway clubs will be anxious to make positive statements on the first night of competitive action in 2009.

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Emboldened by a shock but satisfying start to the season Galway United will venture to the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow searching for a third straight win. Considering it took Galway until July to pocket nine points last season reveals how dramatic this burst of spring enterprise has been.

A string of interesting sub plots ensure tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter between Galway United and Sligo Rovers ought to be tasty. The shock table toppers against the surprise basement boys, Alan Keane’s return to the ground in which he served with distinction, and the television cameras in attendance will ensure intrigue is attached to the affair.