Finn Harps midfielder Michael Funston has urged the stay away Harps fans to return to Finn Park on Friday night and roar them into the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals. 
The influential midfielder has called on fans who haven’t been to matches recently to make the effort to get along this Friday to help create an atmosphere of old at Finn Park.
Funston has enjoyed a fine season for Harps and is hopeful a large crowd can give Harps that extra advantage in Friday’s clash.
Harps face stiff opposition in the form of Premier Division outfit Drogheda United but a home draw has handed Harps a great chance of progressing to the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 1999.
The match on Friday is the first time Harps have contested a quarter-final in the competition for 1o years.
Funston said, “To get a home draw is a great advantage and hopefully we can get a big crowd into Finn Park on Friday and get it rocking again.
“When Finn Park is noisy it’s an intimidating venue and hopefully the fans can create a great atmosphere that can go a long way in helping us over the line.
“Drogheda are a top side, and it’s going to be a difficult match but were quietly confident.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us as a group of players, we haven’t been in a cup quarter-final for 10 years so we were due a good cup run.
“If we play to our potential like we know we can, and the crowd play their part then we will have a great chance of progressing to the semi-finals.
“We know it’s going to be tough, but all the boys are rearing to go and we’re up for it so hopefully the crowds will come out and get Finn Park rocking!!
Friday’s night match between Harps and Drogheda kicks-off at 8pm.