Although the Candy Stripes didn't get the result they wanted the fans enjoyed watching Declan Devine's side return to action on the new WATCHLOI streaming service, whether that was at home or abroad or in some cases on step ladders looking into the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Also impressively the club had young Eimíle Pyne as their 'Virtual Mascot' for Friday evening's game.
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Daniel Higgins with his granda Niall Higgins all set for the Derry City versus Sligo Rovers match.
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Derry native Colm Kerrigan with his son Matthew pictured in New York all set to watch Friday night's game on WATCHLOI.
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Paddy McCourt talks to Derry City coaches Kevin McCreadie and Declan McIntyre before Friday night's game against Sligo Rovers. Picture by Maiden City Images
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Stephen Edwards (Big Ted) with his son, Aaron and granddaughters Liadh and Eve Keaveney.