Dundalk enjoy a positive week with victories over Shelbourne and Pats combined with an dogged defensive display in Derry yielding 7 from a possible 9 points. With Stephen O'Donnell's squad rotation paying off the manager now faces some interesting selection decision in advance of Thursday's trip to United Park. This episode also sees praise for Damien Duff's improving Shelbourne side while opinion is more divided on the former international star's touchline persona.