There’s a feeling of freshness around Tallaght Stadium at the moment.
The Hoops bounced back from their Europa League knockout by beating Dublin rivals Bohemians two weeks ago.
Caretaker Manager Stephen Bradley has made some positive changes and given a couple of younger players a chance in the team.
The club have also appointed a new Chief Executive.
Danny North and Max Blanchard have been released and they've have been able to hang onto right-back Simon Madden despite reported interest from Cork City.
The Hoops travel to The Carlisle Grounds to face Bray on Friday night knowing if they win their two games in hand, they will jump above third placed Derry City and into the European places.
Defender Dave O’Connor joined 98FM’s Jamie Moore on our League of Ireland Podcast this week to talk about life after Pat Fenlon and under Stephen Bradley, the freshness in the group, why his own team-mates have turned on him in paintball and their plans for three points in Bray.
Listen to his ten minute interview, in full, by clicking play on the link below.
