Ruaidhri Higgins would no doubt have welcomed Wigan star, McClean on the pitch to inject some urgency in attack during a dismal first half where Rovers did the damage with a sensational goal from Richie Towell and a 35 yard strike into an empty net from man of the match Jack Byrne.
After a brilliant win against St Pat’s on Friday night, there was plenty of optimism ahead of the visit of the champions and our photographer George Sweeney captured plenty of happy faces around the Brandywell venue before events turned slightly sour on the pitch.
Check out these superb photographs and make sure to tag and share if you recognise anyone!
1. Bank Holiday Monday vibes at Brandywell Stadium
Fans arrive at the Brandywell for the Derry City versus Shamrock Rovers game on Monday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 16 Photo: George Sweeney
2. Bank Holiday Monday vibes at Brandywell Stadium
Fans arrive at the Brandywell for the Derry City versus Shamrock Rovers game on Monday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 15 Photo: George Sweeney
3. Bank Holiday Monday vibes at Brandywell Stadium
Shamrock Rovers fans at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for the big game against Derry City on Monday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 17 Photo: George Sweeney
4. Bank Holiday Monday vibes at Brandywell Stadium
Fans arrive at the Brandywell for the Derry City versus Shamrock Rovers game on Monday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 18 Photo: George Sweeney