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Derry City's Ben Doherty will have a short break now before linking up with the squad.

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins keen to get squad balance right

James Akintunde celebrates his winning goal against Finn Harps. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Higgins hails impact of departing Akintunde

Striker James Akintunde looks set to leave Derry City.

Derry City close in on signing Republic of Ireland U21 striker Colm Whelan

James Akintunde can't wait for Sunday's final.

Akintunde ready to boogie at the Aviva Stadium

Daniel Lafferty is a free agent.

No contract talks until after FAI Cup Final

Derry City's Patrick McEleney is an injury doubt for tonight's North West derby against Finn Harps.

Derry City captain Patrick McEleney injury doubt for derby

Brandon Kavanagh chose the perfect time to score his first Derry City goal as he ended Shamrock Rovers' FAI Cup journey.

Derry City to host Treaty United in FAI Cup semi-finals after dumping out Shamro...

Will Patching celebrates his free-kick which broke the deadlock against Sligo Rovers at Brandywell.

WATCH: Magic Will Patching goal gives Derry City a fifth win on the spin

Striker James Akintunde celebrates scoring his fifth goal in five games, to give Derry City the lead at Drogheda United.

Derry City denied victory at Drogheda United

Derry City's Ciaron Harkin continues to be ahead of schedule after his ACL injury. Picture by Kevin Morrison/Events Images & Video

Derry City travel to Drogheda United aiming for victory

Michael Duffy reacts after Alan Mannus saves his shot moments after coming off the bench against Shamrock Rovers. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Derry City let Shamrock Rovers off the hook as Will Patching missed penalty

James Akintunde celebrates with Ryan Graydon after putting Derry City ahead in the 12th minutes against Dundalk at Oriel Park. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Pat Hoban's stoppage time header denies Derry City victory at Oriel Park

Derry City players celebrate another goal in the first half against Oliver Bond Celtic at Brandywell. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Check out all the goals from Derry's big FAI Cup win

Mark Connolly celebrates his debut goal

Glass shatters Dublin minnows cup dream as Derry advance

James Akintunde wheels away towards the Derry City fans after netting a late, late winner against Finn Harps in Ballybofey. Photo by Kevin Moore.

From Riga villain to redeemed hero in Ballybofey

James Akintunde celebrates his late, late winner against Harps. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Akintunde nets dramatic stoppage time winner to sink Harps
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Patrick McEleney and Riga goalscorer Gabriel Ramos get to grips with each other in the rain in Riga. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Brave Derry City knocked out of Europe by Riga's Brazilian dangerman

Derry City captain Eoin Toal continues to struggle with an ankle problem and is a major injury doubt for Friday's encounter at Bohemians. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City and Bohemians fans told not to leave Dalymount Park early

James Akintunde found the net for Derry but it wasn't enough as Dundalk struck late through Pat Hoban.

Pat Hoban strikes winner for Dundalk as Derry City slump to home defeat

Practicing penalty kicks at the Derry City Easter Football Camp at the Brandywell Stadium. Picture by George Sweeney. DER2216GS-074

Derry City Easter Football Camp

Derry City's Matty Smith was a threat against Drogheda United, on Monday night. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City have to be ruthless in both boxes - insists boss Ruaidhri Higgins

FURIOUS . . . Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins.

Higgins blasts decision which cost Derry unbeaten run against Shels

Will Patching pictured in action against Shelbourne at a packed Brandywell on Friday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City players must learn to 'smell blood'

Cameron McJannet had a goal disallowed in the second half. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City's nine match unbeaten run ended by 10 man Shelbourne

James Akintunde in action against Dundalk on the first day of the season. He proved the match winner against Bohemians in dramatic fashion on Friday night.

James Akintunde hails Derry City's team spirit

Ruaidhri Higgins and Cameron Dummigan celebrate a big win at Dalymount Park. Another goal in 'Higgins Time' secured three points and the City boss reckons it's no fluke. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City's knack for scoring late is no fluke!

Ronan Boyce runs to celebrate his equalising goal early in the second half against Bohemians at Dalymount Park. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

James Akintunde nets stoppage time winner against Bohemians
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Jamie McGonigle celebrates his equalising goal but should he have been awarded a penalty at Oriel Park?

WATCH: Derry City paying the penalty as official denies 'stone-wall' spotkick in...

Derry City's James Akintunde skips away from Dundalk defender Sam Bone. Picture by Kevin Moore/mci

Shamrock Rovers are the bench mark insists Derry City's Jamie McGonigle

Derry City midfielder Joe Thomson has held talks with manager Ruaidhri Higgins about extending his stay with the Brandywell club. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins steps up talks with Joe Thomson

Derry City striker Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe celebrates with the home support and his teammates after netting the third goal against Longford. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City's 'Triple J' threat strike again!

Derry City striker James Akintunde has netted four times this season.

James Akintunde says Derry City strikers given license to thrill

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins challenges referee Rob Harvey’s decision to add three extra minutes of injury time after the 3-3 draw with Bohs at Dalymount. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

‘Ref’ justice for Derry City in Dublin as Ruaidhri Higgins fumes

Junior Ogedi Uzoke, pictured in action against Bohemians, was subjected to racist slurs on his social media account. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe subjected to abhorrent racial slurs

The Derry players and bench celebrate Akintunde's 91st minute strike at Dalymount.

95th minute Georgie Kelly strike denies Derry win at Bohs

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins.

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins puts out rallying cry for travelling fans ahead...

Dundalk manager Vinny Perth (left) and Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins didn't agree about the penalty awarded to the home side. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City: 'I think it's clear that there's real belief growing in this group' ...

Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe celebrates scoring Derry City's insurance goal against Longford Town at the weekend. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Junior's Winning Matches

Derry City players celebrate in Longford after Danny Lafferty put them ahead in the first half. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City move into sixth spot after exacting revenge on Longford

Evan McLaughlin is mobbed by his teammates after confidently converting the decisive fifth penalty in the shootout to see Derry City progress to the second round. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

Teenager Evan McLaughlin nets decisive spotkick as Derry City progress in the FA...

Evan McLaughlin celebrates his debut goal against Waterford. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City's long wait for home win over as Evan McLaughlin scores debut goal ag...

Derry City's James Akintunde has signed a new contract extension. Picture by Kevin Morrison

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins thrilled duo sign new deals

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins pictured alongside James Akintunde. Picture by Kevin Morrison

Derry City pair sign contract extensions

Derry City players celebrate after Ronan Boyce's late equaliser at Brandywell. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Late Ronan Boyce strike earns Derry City a precious point against Sligo Rovers

Nathan Gartside saves from Shane Griffin's free-kick at the end of the first half in Waterford. Photograph by Kevin Moore (Maiden City Images).

Clean sheet delight for Derry City's Nathan Gartside

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins wants his side to express themselves at champions Shamrock Rovers, tomorrow night. Picture by Kevin Moore/Maiden City Images

'We have players who can hurt them' - insists Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgin...

Derry City defender Ciaran Coll attempts to get past Longford's Dylan Grimes at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Picture by Kevin Moore.

James Akintunde's stoppage time strike rescues a point for Derry City against Lo...

HIGH HOPES . . . Derry City boss Declan Devine is delighted to have James Akintunde back at the club for 2021.

James Akintunde's promise to Derry City fans

James Akintunde returns to Brandywell for 2021.

Derry City fans will see the best of James Akintunde in 2021: Declan Devine

Darren Cole is understood to have committed his immediate future to Derry City.

Darren Cole extends his stay at Derry City

Derry City's Jack Malone wins this header ahead of Sligo Rovers striker, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe.

Derry City's season ends with penalty shootout misery as Sligo advance in cup

Can Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe help make it three wins from three games against his former club Derry City this season with victory in Wednesday's FAI Cup quarter-final?

Sligo striker Junior to put Derry City friendships aside in cup clash

James Akintunde scored the equaliser against Cork City at Turner's Cross to guarantee Derry's Premier Division safety on the final day of the 2020 season.

Derry City secure Premier Division status in Cork after final day drama

Dundalk players celebrate after Sean Murray gives the visitors an 8th minute lead at Brandywell. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City players must 'channel hurt' of Dundalk defeat: says Declan Devine

James Akintunde holds off the challenge of Bohemians defender, Dan Casey at Dalymount Park. Picture by Kevin Moore (Maiden City Images).

James Akintunde ready for Derry City's 'massive' clash with Sligo Rovers