After three winless league matches Ruaidhri Higgins called for a response and the players duly responded with a morale-boosting victory over Dundalk who remain rooted to the bottom of the table after eight matches.
Derry City club photographer KEVIN MORRISON was drafted into the ‘Journal’ starting line-up for match night duties on Friday and delivered a match-winning performance with this selection of fans’ photographs.
Can you spot a familiar face?
1. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
These City fans spot our cameraman on an entertaining night for the home support. Photo: km
2. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
All smiles for the camera after a brilliant result. Photo: km
3. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
This young City fan is enjoying what he's watching as the Candy Stripes make it four wins from five home matches. Photo: Kevin Morrison
4. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
It's a family affair as over 3,000 pack into Brandywell to watch City return to winning ways. Photo: km