Derry City youngster named Player of the Month

Derry City youngster, Jack Malone receives his Player of the Month award from manager, John Quigg.

Malone’s eye-catching displays in January sees the Candy Stripes midfielder take the prize.

Malone was instrumental as Derry City defeated Letterkenny Rovers 2-1 on the resumption of the action in the New Year at the Brandywell, scoring one of the goals in a fine win.

Malone excelled as Derry beat Fanad United at Traigh-A-Loch and created the assists for both goals when John Quigg’s charges defeated Finn Harps Reserves 2-1.

Malone is one of the latest production line waiting in the wings to make a step at Derry.

Malone has been a consistent performer for Derry in the USL this season and the Watson Menswear USL Player of the Month Award is a fitting honour for a player on the rise.

The USL Player of the Month award is sponsored by Leonard Watson of Watson Menswear, Main Street, Letterkenny.