Dundalk's JR Wilson hoping to cause a cup upset against former club Sligo Rovers
The Argus
Today at 15:30
Having played in both divisions in recent years, JR Wilson admits there is 'night and day' between the Premier Division and the First Division of the League of Ireland.
However, the Dundalk fullback doesn't expect there to be much between his new side and his old club Sligo Rovers when the pair go head-to-head in the FAI Cup at Oriel Park this Friday night.
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