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Derry City star Michael Duffy pictured with Sadou Diallo and Brandon Kavanagh

'It's going right to the wire and it's great to be involved' Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins is confident his team can finish the season strongly and push Shamrock Rovers all the way.

72 is the magic number for Derry City Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhi Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2307GS – 88

Derry won't be giving up on title says Ruaidhri Higgins Michael Wilson

Cameron McJanett's goal had given Derry the lead against Shamrock Rovers Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 86

Late penalty pins Derry City back as Rovers get Brandywell draw Michael Wilson

Shane McEleney leads the Derry City team into the dressing room at Brandywell.

McEleney could 'die a happy man' if Derry lifted title Simon Collins

Ruaidhri Higgins, his former assistant Alan Reynolds and first team coach Conor Loughery celebrate a big win at Tallaght Stadium earlier this season.

Belief growing in Derry City dressing room Simon Collins

STATEMENT WIN: Ben Doherty, right, of Derry City celebrates after scoring the winner against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght earlier in the season, with Ryan Graydon and Ollie O'Neil.

Derry City has 'no inferiority complex' says Higgins Simon Collins

Liam Coyle celebrates winning the league title in 1997 - the last time the Candy Stripes lifted the Premier Division trophy.

Title triumph could spark dominant spell for Derry City says Coyle Simon Collins

The late John Clifford.

Tributes paid to 'ardent' Derry City fan the late John Clifford Simon Collins

Danny Mullen says next week's clash with Shamrock Rovers won't decide the title chase. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 06

Rovers game won't decide title race - Mullen Michael Wilson

Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins believes his team go into next week's big clash against Shamrock Rovers in the best possible form. Mandatory Credit ©Ciaran Culligan

Derry City must grasp title winning opportunity insists Higgins Simon Collins

Derry City's Will Patching was in inspired form at UCD

Patching on fire as Derry City cruise to emphatic win in Dublin Simon Collins

Ben Doherty is loving having license to roam forward after netting his fifth goal of the season at Oriel Park on Friday.

Ben Doherty enjoying his license to roam this season Simon Collins

Ben Doherty celebrates his goal against Dundalk at Oriel Park. Photographs by Ciaran Culligan

"We'll not give up the fight for the title" insists Doherty Simon Collins

Derry’s Shane McEleney rises with Dundalk striker Patrick Hoban for this high ball. Photograph by Ciaran Culligan

Dundalk were 'miles the better team' says O'Donnell Simon Collins

Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates at full time after a 3-1 win over Dundalk at Oriel Park. Photograph by Ciaran Culligan

Derry City thumbs nose at critics with statement win at Oriel Park Simon Collins

Derry’s Will Patching and Connor Malley of Dundalk. Credit ©Ciaran Culligan

Patching on the double at Oriel Park as City move into second Simon Collins

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher is confident ahead of the final nine games of the season.

A glorious distraction no more as City fully focus on title tilt! Simon Collins

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher saves brilliantly from Shane Farrell's penalty in a 0-0 draw against Shelbourne.

Maher hoping to stay out of the headlines during title run-in Simon Collins

Ruaidhrí Higgins greets Dundalk manager Stephen O’Donnell before Derry's 3-0 win over the Lilywhites at Brandywell Stadium back on May 15th.

Victory over Dundalk could act as catalyst for league glory Simon Collins

Danny Mullen is anxious to add to his first goa for Derry City. Photo: George Sweeney.

Mullen anxious to build on first goal for Derry City Michael Wilson

Ruaidhri Higgins and Declan Devine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2315GS – 99

Devine glad to see back of Derry City! Michael Wilson

There was a first Derry City goal for Danny Mullen in Friday's 2-2 draw with Bohemians at Dalymount. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 06

Dalymount draw sees Derry lose ground on leaders Michael Wilson

Saduo Diallo is set to make his 50th Derry City appearance his weekend against Bohemians . Photo: George Sweeney. DER2329GS – 39

Ruaidhri Higgins pays tribute Sadou Diallo ahead of 50th Derry City appearance Michael Wilson

Cameron Dummigan says Derry will have to win at least eight of their remaining games to be in the league title mix. (Photo: Kevin Moore)

Derry must be at least 8 from 10 - Dummigan Michael Wilson

A downbeat Ruaidhri Higgins acknowledges the support from the fans at the end of the FAI Cup game against St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 11

Derry City will attack final 10 games says Ruaidhri Higgins Michael Wilson

St Patrick’s Athletic players rush past a dejected Mark Connolly after his penalty miss in the FAI Cup game at the Brandywell on Sunday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 08

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins "gutted" but proud of players after Cup exit Michael Wilson

Ben Doherty, Ciaran Coll, Michael Duffy and Sadou Diallo are disconsolate after the FAI Cup penalty shoot out defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic. (Photo: George SweeneyO)

Derry suffer penalty heartbreak again in FAI Cup Michael Wilson

Ruaidhri Higgins is backing the 'Red & White' army to come out in numbers for Sunday's FAI Cup tie with St. Pat's. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2327GS - 021

Brandywell backing crucial for St Pat's FAI Cup tie says Derry City manager Ruai... Michael Wilson

Despite a heroic display, Brian Maher saw his penalty saved as Derry missed out to Tobol in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

Derry out of Europe after penalty heartbreak against Tobol Michael Wilson

Shane McElheney, Cameron McJannett and Michael Duffy celebrate Jordan McEneff’s goal against Drogheda United. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2333GS – 14

Derry boss Higgins hails Drogheda victory as "crucial" Michael Wilson

Jamie McGonigle celebrates scoring Derry City's second goal against Drogheda United at the Brandywell this evening. Photo: George Sweeney

Three goal Derry too strong for Drogheda at Brandywell Michael Wilson

Ruaidhri Higgins wants Derry City fans to come out in force and roar them on against Drogheda.

Ruaidhri Higgins issues rallying call to fans ahead of Drogheda visit Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins was delighted with his team's performance against Tobol.

Derry City return from Kazakhstan with 'hope and optimism' Simon Collins

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher was in inspired form against Tobol.

Derry City lose to second half stunner in Kazakhstan Simon Collins

Derry City must play its Europa Conference League third round second leg tie at Tallaght Stadium.

Derry City request to play at Windsor Park refused by UEFA Simon Collins

Derry City players can make history by defeating Tobol to reach the Conference League play-offs.

Derry City boss Higgins confident of an upset in Kazakhstan Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans at Brandywell.

Higgins happy with preparations for Kazakhstan trip Simon Collins

Will Derry City fans be travelling to Windsor Park for the second leg of the club's Europa Conference League third round tie?

Derry City request to play Euro return leg at Windsor Park Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the fans at the end of the game against KuPs. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Higgins hails Derry City's historic achievement on 'special night' in Kuopio Simon Collins

Derry City players Sadou Diallo, Michael Duffy and Brandon Kavanagh celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs FC. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Duffy nets winner in Finland as Derry City advance to third round Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the fans at the end of the game against KuPs. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Higgins wants to put Derry City back on the European map Simon Collins

Derry City players Sadou Diallo, Michael Duffy and Brandon Kavanagh celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs FC. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Michael Duffy urges Derry City to Finnish the job in Kuopio Simon Collins

KuPs dangerman Urho Nissilä, pictured bottom right, ahead of last week's game at Brandywell has left the Finnish club. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Derry City's Euro opponents KuPS lose key player Simon Collins