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Will Patching celebrates his goal against UCD with Paul McMullen and Adam O’Reilly. Photo: George Sweeney

Where there's a Will Patching there's a way! 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

Fans celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

38 Memorable Moments from Derry City's Euro win over KuPS Simon Collins

Derry City players celebrate Will Patching,' goal against Athlone. Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins wants Derry to make FAI Cup history this season! Michael Wilson

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney in action during the Europa Conference League, 1st leg, 1st Round Qualifier at the Tórsvøllur Stadium, Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Photograph by Kevin Moore (MCI photo).

Derry need to 'take more risks' says McEleney Simon Collins

The Derry City players get in a huddle at the start of the second half of Thursday night's Europa Conference League, 1st leg, 1st Round Qualifier at the Tórsvøllur Stadium, Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Photograph by Kevin Moore (MCI Photo).

'The gloves are off' as Derry prepare for Euro return leg

Derry City's Ronan Boyce wins this header against HB Torshavn in the first leg of the Europa Conference League at the Tórsvøllur Stadium, Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

Derry City frustrated in the Faroes Simon Collins

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney in action against FC Riga in Latvia last summer. Photograph by Kevin Moore (MCI Photo).

McEleney advises Derry teammates to relish Euro experience Simon Collins

HB Torshavn head coach Jákup Martin Joensen. Photograph by Sverri Egholm (portal.fo.)

HB Tórshavn coach says Derry City are 'strong favourites' Simon Collins

Derry City team and supporters departing from City of Derry Airport on Wednesday ahead of the Europa Conference League first round tie against HB Torshavn.

14 brilliant Derry City fans photos as Candy Stripes fly off to the Faroes Simon Collins

Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins and first team coach Conor Loughery pictured during last season's Europa Conference League first round qualifier against Riga in Latvia.

Higgins warns of complacency ahead of HB Torshavn clash Simon Collins

Will Patching celebrates scoring Derry City's winning goal against Sligo Rovers. Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins hails Patching resilience after dealing with 'stick' and 'nonsense' Simon Collins

New signing Paul McMullan congratulates Derry City scorer Jamie McGonigle. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry City close in on leaders after Patching penalty Simon Collins

Adam O'Reilly was harshly shown a straight red for a challenge on Shels' Kameron Ledwidth at Tolka Park.

Higgins has no faith in FAI appeals procedure Simon Collins

Derry City winger Ryan Graydon is caught by Shamrock Rovers defender Roperto Lopes in the first half at Tallaght. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

Gaffney strike moves Rovers seven points clear of Derry Simon Collins

Former Celtic and Dundee winger Paul McMullan signs for Derry City. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2326GS – 006

Paul McMullan excited for new chapter with Derry City Simon Collins

Derry City teenager Tiernan McGinty celebrates his first goal for the club with fellow Donegal man Ronan Boyce. photograph by Kevin Moore.

Higgins praises teenage debutante Tiernan McGinty Simon Collins

Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle celebrates scoring during first half stoppage time against Cork City. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City teenager seals precious win against Cork Simon Collins

Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle celebrates scoring during first half stoppage time against Cork City. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Teenager McGinty seals victory over Cork City Simon Collins

Derry City Ruaidhrí Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 41

Ruaidhri Higgins faces major decision in coming hours

​Defender Sam Todd, in action for Finn Harps, is close to completing a move back to the Brandywell.

Derry City look set to win race for centre-back Sam Todd's signature Kevin McLaughlin

UEFA Europa Conference League.

City to face FC Torshavn Kevin McLaughlin

Derry City defender Shane McEleney pictured with Bohemians striker James Akintunde. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Derry City relishing chance to reset Simon Collins

Derry City stewards Patsy Bradley and Barry Glackin pictured with Bohemian manager Declan Devine at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2322GS – 146

Derry City will last pace in title race: Devine Simon Collins

Derry City fans at the game against Shelbourne in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 68

37 fantastic fans photos at a sunny Brandywell

Derry City keeper Brian Maher saves superbly from Shane Farrell's first half penalty. Photograph by George Sweeney.

Maher penalty save denies Shels Brandywell win Simon Collins

Derry City winger Ryan Graydon races past Sligo Rovers goalscorer Will Fitzgerald at the Showgrounds on Saturday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City closing in on league title favourites tag Simon Collins

Sligo Rovers keeper Luke McNicholas saves under pressure from Cian Kavanagh in the second half at the Showgrounds. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Ruaidhri Higgins: "We weren't good enough!" Simon Collins

Derry City striker Colm Whelan celebrates scoring on his Brandywell debut against St Pat's. Photo by Kevin Moore

Colm Whelan waiting for news on knee surgery Simon Collins

GOING NOWHERE . . . Derry City has rejected a bid from Fleetwood Town for Ryan Graydon.

Fleetwood's Graydon bid 'miles below' Derry's valuation Simon Collins

Derry City fan Evan Collins celebrates his sixth birthday with his Brandywell hero Brian Maher who led him out onto the pitch as mascot ahead of Friday's big win against UCD.

38 superb fans photos from City's big Brandywell win Simon Collins

Jimbo (left) and Jobby Crossan pictured at the Brandywell in the early 90's.

Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan's funeral to take place in Long Tower Kevin McLaughlin

Derry City go marching on after a third straight victory last Monday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2320GS – 44

Hallelujah it's the Happy Mondays for Derry City Simon Collins

The Crossan brothers Jimbo (left) and Jobby pictured during the Derry & District League's 90th Anniversary Awards Night.

Local football suffers great loss as Jimbo Crossan passes Kevin McLaughlin

Mascots pictured with Derry City’s starting eleven for the game against Dundalk, at Brandywell Stadium, on Monday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2320GS – 47

No Monday Night Blues for these City fans Simon Collins

Derry City Ruaidhrí Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 41

"It's the nicest feeling!": Higgins Simon Collins

Derry City assistant manager Paddy McLaughlin. Picture by George Sweeney.

Derry City expecting tough test at leaders Bohemians Kevin McLaughlin

Will Patching is expected to return to the Derry City team for the trip to Drogheda.

City boss expects bounce back against Drogheda Simon Collins

Derry City striker Colm Whelan, pictured celebrating his goal against St Patrick's Athletic at Brandywell last Friday night, is awaiting results of a scan.

Derry anxiously await Whelan's scan results Simon Collins

​Striker Colm Whelan admits he can’t wait to play in front of the Derry City fans at the Brandywell. Picture by Kevin Morrison

Derry City's Colm Whelan thrilled by Turner's Cross debut Kevin McLaughlin