And over the past few months we’ve asked ‘Journal’ readers to select Derry City’s Team of the Decade, voting for YOUR favourite players to have donned the red and white Candy Stripes over the last decade, from 2010 to 2020!
We put forward candidates for goalkeepers, central defenders, full-backs, midfielders, wingers and strikers in an attempt to assemble the best team in a traditional 4-4-2 formation.
The players were to be judged on achievements and overall quality when representing Derry City. Over 2,000 voted on the various polls and the following line-up of 11 players, came out on top with five named as substitutes. Let us know if you agree.
5. Danny Lafferty
The former N. Ireland defender had spells with Celtic and Ayr United before returning to his home town club in 2010. He was a key player as City won the First Division title. The Carnhill native was a real attacking threat on the left side during the 2010 and 2011 campaigns. | other
6. Jamie McDonagh
The Lisburn man joined the club from Sligo Rovers midway through the 2017 campaign and has made almost 80 appearances. Won the League Cup in 2017. His ability to play at right back as well as on the wing has been a bonus. | other
7. Barry Molloy
Played 326 during more than a decade with Derry from 2004 to 2014. He was part of the famous 2006 UEFA European Cup run. A former captain, Molloy won two FAI Cups (2006 and 2012), a First Division title (2010) and five League Cups (2005,06,07,08 and 2011). | other
8. Barry McNamee
The Ramelton man made over 200 appearances during his two spells at the Brandywell between 2011 and 2019 and was part of the team which won the League Cup in 2011 and the FAI Cup in 2012. | other