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Galway United return to Eamonn Deacy Park this weekend as pre-season preparation enters its final stages ahead of the return of the League of Ireland next weekend.

John Caulfield is one of those fortunate enough to get to work at what he loves. The passion and positivity that oozes out of him in early January would be unnerving in most workplaces. However, the feel-good factor from last season seems to have carried over.

While some might grapple philosophically with a new year, the turn in the calendar means something instinctive to a League of Ireland fan, the beginning of pre-season.

The curtain had barely closed on Galway United’s successful season back in the top flight before John Caulfield was in front of United fans to take their questions last Sunday night.

It might not have the billing some would have hoped for, even up to a week ago, but there is plenty of spice surrounding the Connacht Derby tomorrow night.

Just four games remain in a remarkable season. Galway United are only five points off the top of the table. Allow that to marinade for a moment but also remember that a finish anywhere between first and seventh is feasible.

Galway United renew rivalries in the RSC tomorrow night with Waterford in a game that will have a large say in the Tribesmen’s European ambitions.

There are plenty of sub-plots to enhance an already important league game this Sunday afternoon when Galway United host St. Patrick’s Athletic (Kick-off 3pm).

There are more than bragging rights at stake as Galway United travel to the Showgrounds to take on Sligo Rovers on Saturday night (Kick-off 7.45pm).

Tomorrow night’s clash between Galway United and Waterford was always likely to be a significant one as we enter the business end of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.