Football analyst Paul Corry and RTÉ Sport journalist Anthony Pyne look ahead to the League of Ireland Men's Premier Division.
Both are of the view that Shamrock Rovers will win a fifth title on the trot, with Derry City, St Pat's Athletic and Shelbourne most likely to chase the Hoops.
Squad depth, they feel will also be in the Hoops' favour, adding that Stephen Bradley's side will be better than they were last season - and the challenge of reeling them in will be "difficult"
Concerns about the Derry City pitch were raised, while both Paul and Anthony also assessed the likely scrap from fifth to tenth and the potential relegation battle that may follow.
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