‘We’re just focused on our next game’ – Sarah Rice hopes unity on the pitch will drive Athlone in Europa Cup clash

Sarah Rice of Athlone Town

As unorthodox preparations go, losing a manager 48 hours before the most important European assignment of your season appears to be quite the galling gambit.

Athlone Town, the reigning champions, imposing league leaders and Ireland’s first Europa Cup representative, step into the fray in Glasgow this evening having lost their leader three days ago.

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