PLEASE DON'T REBEL ON US

Cork City v St Pat's Turners Cross, 7.45pm

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SEANI MAGUIRE has pleaded with Cork City fans not to turn their back on the struggling team in their hour of need.

The Rebels remain rooted to the foot of the Premier Division table going into tonight's televised home clash with St Patrick's Athletic.

Turner's Cross saw a season-low attendance of 1,815 for Monday's clash with Drogheda, when City dominated possession but settled for an injury-time equaliser and a point.

Fans protested against Cork City owner Dermot Usher - chiefly over the raised €25 ticket prices he introduced - with chants of the club being 'in the wrong hands'.

Such low gates are a far cry from what Maguire (pictured) was used to during his previous spell with City, when they won the double in 2017 in front of sell-out crowds of up to 7,000.

Now, the Ireland international accepts it's a two-way street and the players need to put on a show to ensure supporters stay loyal to the team.

But desperate times call for desperate measures and Maguire is urging the Rebel Army not to bail on the basement side.