The FAI had expelled the club from the League of Ireland for breaking rules by holding dual contracts with players but it was re-formed and re-admitted to the First Division in March 2010 as the association offered a lifeline. Stephen Kenny opted to remain at the helm but was faced with his biggest challenge, hastily assembling a squad made up of local players as the Candy Stripes rose from the ashes.
We've taken a look at where the 11 players who started that game against Cork are now, a decade later. Of course Eugene Ferry, Seamus Sharkey, Stephen Parkhouse, Darren Cassidy, David McDaid were all on the bench that day while Patrick McEleney proved a key member of that title winning team.
5. Mark McChrystal
He moved to Tranmere after winning the First Division title in 2010. He went on to captain Bristol Rovers before joining Crusaders. He returned to Derry in 2019 and is club captain and Academy coach.
6. Emmett Friars
Left to join Dungannon Swifts the following season. Has represented Portadown, Crusaders, Ballinamallard, Ards, Ballymena United and Limavady, where he played under his brother, Sean.
7. Ruairi Harkin
The former Republic of Ireland U19 international midfielder stayed on with Derry until 2012, when he signed for Coleraine. He went on to sign for Cliftonville and is currently at Derrys north west rivals, Finn Harps.
8. Shane McEleney
The defender was also part of the 2012 FAI Cup winning team. He remained with his hometown club until 2015 when moving to St Pats. After a spell with Ottawa Fury he joined Larne and is currently with Finn Harps.