Kerry FC boss Colin Healy hoping to remain unbeaten at home as Bray's Seagulls land in Tralee
Healy confirmed that midfielder Carl Mujaguzi and versatile attacker Joe Adams are unlikely to be available to face Bray Wanderers
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Nothing lasts forever, especially in sport, but Colin Healy will be hoping to keep his unbeaten run at Mounthawk Park going a little longer as Bray Wanderers come to the home of Kerry FC for this evening's First Division match – game 19 of a 36-game season.
Since his appointment as first team manager, Healy has taken seven points from a possible nine at home – wins against Treaty United and Longford Town, and a draw with Wexford FC – but things get a little (or a lot) trickier this evening with the visit of the high-flying Seagulls. Bray Wanderers are currently sitting in third place in the division, just eight off leaders Dundalk FC, and 16 points clear of Kerry.
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