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The curtain had barely closed on Galway United’s successful season back in the top flight before John Caulfield was in front of United fans to take their questions last Sunday night.

It might not have the billing some would have hoped for, even up to a week ago, but there is plenty of spice surrounding the Connacht Derby tomorrow night.

Just four games remain in a remarkable season. Galway United are only five points off the top of the table. Allow that to marinade for a moment but also remember that a finish anywhere between first and seventh is feasible.

Galway United might have lost two games on the spin for the first time this season, but the mid-season report should still read favourably. This will particularly be the case if they can get a positive result against Drogheda in Eamonn Deacy Park tonight - in a game of growing significance.

On paper, Galway United have a tough task tomorrow, Friday, May 3, when they host one of the pre-season favourites for the league title: Derry City.

Much of the new season novelty has already worn off as Galway United find themselves in a tight fight in the Premier Division.

Galway United renew old rivalries tomorrow night with another important game against Waterford FC at the Regional Sports Centre.

The new season is only eight games old, but it can already be neatly split into two categories. Against the Dublin teams, Galway United have lost four from four. Against the rest, they are unbeaten with ten points to show for their considerable efforts.

Galway United’s Premier Division campaign roared into life last Friday with a thundering performance in Oriel Park. The positive result was brought about through brilliant goals from wingers Ed McCarthy and Aodh Dervin.

Galway United’s return to the Premier Division proved bitter-sweet as they suffered a 1-0 loss to St. Patrick’s Athletic in horrible conditions at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday night. Although there were positives, United’s midfield lacked invention and failed to create chances of any quality.