Bohemians v St Patrick's Ath:AARON CALLAGHAN never gave the impression that he thought his task at Dalymount Park would be an easy one, but the Bohemians boss must surely be coming to terms with the extent of the challenge he and the Phibsboro club faces over the course of the coming season.

The club have gone five games (three league and two Setanta Sports Cup) without scoring now and while Callaghan insists that he “definitely believes” Bohemians can beat cross-city rivals St Patrick’s in tomorrow’s televised derby game, the bookmakers aren’t nearly so sure.

The hosts do at least hope to have Danny Joyce, Keith Ward and Stephen Traynor back after recent injuries.

On the plus for Callaghan, Dean Kelly, who has scored two of the visitors’ four league goals this season, is suspended but former Bohemians favourite Christy Fagan could make his league debut after completing his ban.