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Derry City fans Jay Mallon and Danny Friel have their say on the Candy Stripes' season.

WATCH: Derry City fans have their say on 2023 season

Ruaidhrí Higgins, Derry City manager. Photograph: George Sweeney

'I have a budget, contrary to reports': Higgins

Vertiv jobs announcement Staff at Vertiv, Campsie, following the announcement of approx 200new jobs. Included are Vertiv CEO, Giordano Albertazzi, Philip O’Doherty, managing director of E&I business, Vertiv, Mel Chittock, interim CEO, Invest NI, The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue, Colum Eastwood, Foyle MP, during a tour of the Campsie Credit © Lorcan Doherty

‘The renewed commitment to Campsie is going to have a global impact’

Vertiv jobs announcement Guests at the official announcement by Vertiv of approx 200 new jobs at the Campsie site. From left are Dawn McLaughlin, Invest NI, Colum Eastwood, MP, Philip O’Doherty, managing director of E&I business, Vertiv, Paul Connelly, Vertiv E&I, and Mel Chittock, interim CEO, Invest NI, John Kelpie, Chief Executive, Derry City and Strabane District Council, The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue, Leo Murphy, chief executive, North West Regional College, Giordano Albertazzi, Vertiv CEO, and Des Gartland, Invest NI. Credit © Lorcan Doherty

'Derry came out on top': Vertiv announce 200 new jobs

An artist's impression of the North Terrace at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium which got the green light from Council's Planning Committee this week.

Derry City footing £2million bill for new North Terrace

Part of the Brandywell Stadium's Southend Park stand will be demolished as part of plans for the new North Terrace stand which has received planning permission from Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Derry City 'delighted' as North Stand plans get green light

Liam Coyle celebrates winning the league title in 1997 - the last time the Candy Stripes lifted the Premier Division trophy.

Title triumph could spark dominant spell for Derry City says Coyle

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans at Brandywell.

Higgins happy with preparations for Kazakhstan trip

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans.

Higgins delighted as Derry City end nine years of Euro hurt

An artist's impression of the proposed new North Terrace at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Proposed North Terrace at Brandywell unveiled

Bohemians boss Declan Devine is relishing his role at Dalymount.

Declan Devine: 'Spending power doesn't guarantee success'

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates a victory over Shamrock Rovers. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Moore/mci

Higgins among new breed of managers

Derry City and Dundalk FC present club jerseys to the family of the late Private Sean Rooney, who was killed in Beirut on 14th December last, before Friday evening’s game. From left to right are Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins, Natasha Rooney McCloskey, Holly McConnellogue, Paul McCloskey ,Robyn McCloskey, Callum McCloskey and Dundalk FC manager Stephen O’Donnell. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 061

Heartwarming gesture to family of Sean Rooney

Derry City fans pictured at Richmond Park on the opening league match of the season.

City chairman warns club will impose lifetime bans on unruly fans

The new Brandywell stand will help create a 'cauldron-type' atmosphere in the stadium.

City chairman confirms plans to build new Brandywell stand

Derry City FC hope to construct a new terraced stand at Brandywell to accommodate a huge demand for season tickets.

Derry City prepared to foot the bill for new Brandywell stand
DERRY CITY Football Club is prepared to fund the construction of a permanent terraced stand at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for the 2023 League of Ireland season should the proposal get the green light from stadium owners.

PITCH PROBLEMS . . . A view of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Brandywell pitch could be 'unfit' for Derry City beyond 2023

Derry City after winning the FAI Cup. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Moore/mci

Derry Journal Review of the Year 2022: November

Mark Farren Stand at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Derry City has outgrown its current home

The demand for Derry City season tickets has been unprecedented

Derry City enter Brandywell Stadium talks with Council

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins.

Derry City won't be held to ransom: Higgins

Derry City will hold talks with Council about reverting back to a grass pitch at Brandywell.

Derry City to make case for return to grass pitch

Republic of Ireland's James McClean

James McClean: "I'm willing to talk"

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins will be fully backed in the transfer market.

Chairman prepares to open budget talks with Higgins

Derry City chairman Mr Philip O'Doherty

Derry City Chairman targets league title

Derry City captain Patrick McEleney raises the FAI Cup following the Candystripes' 4-0 victory over Shelbourne in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. (Photo: Kevin Moore/MCI)

Derry City’s 4-0 victory over Shels to be mentioned in British House of Commons

Republic of Ireland head coach Stephen Kenny (left) and his former opposition analyst Ruaidhri Higgins.

Stephen Kenny hails Higgins' impact at Derry
IRELAND boss Stephen Kenny believes Ruaidhri Higgins will be occupying the Derry City hotseat for 'a long time' having watched the Limavady man excel in his first full year in management this season.

Will Patching in action against Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Ruaidhri Higgins says Michael Duffy is best player in league

Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City teenage debutante Daithi McCallion after the 7-1 drubbing of UCD.

It's taken over my life . . . but I love it!

Derry City players and fans (left to right) Liam Coyle, Declan Devine, Declan Boyle, John Pio O’Doherty (Life-long supporter), Peter Hutton, Tony O'Dowd, Tom Mohan and Tommy Dunne, celebrate in the changing room after their 1997 title glory.

Derry City title winners to get Mayor's Reception this weekend

Philip O'Doherty, Derry City Chairman.

Derry City announce Diamond Corrugated sign new sponsorship deal

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins.

Derry City holding Fans Forum evening

A section of the Derry City support pictured at Oriel Park last weekend on opening night and it promises to be an electric atmosphere at a sold-out Brandywell Stadium for the visit of Shamrock Rovers.

Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty delighted with bumper season ticket sales

Derry City Chairman Philip O'Doherty announced that pair Ruaidhri Higgins and Ronan Boyce signed new deals. Picture by George Sweeney

Chairman Philip O'Doherty happy pair sign contract extensions

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins.

Contract extension for Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins

Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty pictured alongside Ronan Boyce and Ruaidhri Higgins after the announcement that the pair are signed up until 2025. Picture by George Sweeney

Derry City pair Ruaidhri Higgins and Ronan Boyce sign contract extensions

Derry City chairman Mr Philip O'Doherty (right) pictured with manager Ruaidhri Higgins and club President Mr Paul Diamond.

Ruaidhri Higgins is 'best manager in league'

Derry City chairman, Mr Philip O'Doherty has called for increased funding.

Derry City chairman calls for £36 million Sub Regional Stadia fund increase

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has moved to temper expectations ahead of the new season.

Ruaidhri Higgins isn't expecting overnight success at Derry City

Derry City's new signings Michael Duffy and Patrick McEleney wearing the club's new away strip alongside goalkeeper Nathan Gartside.

Ruaidhri Higgins' ambitious vision has increased Derry City's pulling power

Alan Reynolds.

Republic of Ireland U21 assistant boss expected to become Ruaidhri Higgins’ numb...

Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates with his players after James Akintunde scores at Dalymount Park in Derry City's last league outing.

Derry City hoping to put the brakes on Shamrock Rovers' league title charge

Part of the old Foyle College site could be used as part of Derry City's new academy base if Ulster University agree to a proposed collaboration with the football club.

Ulster University site NOT for sale but Derry City collaboration on table

The old Foyle College senior school site on Duncreggan Road has been identified by Derry City Football Club as the perfect location for its proposed new Academy base. Photograph by George Sweeney.

Derry City identify 'perfect' site for its new training base

New Derry City honorary president Paul Diamond pictured alongside CEO Sean Barrett and chairman Philip O'Doherty. Photograph by Kevin Morrison.

Paul Diamond welcomes new 'golden era' at Derry City

Derry City manager, Ruaidhri Higgins will be heavily backed in the next transfer window, according to chairman Philip O'Doherty.

Philip O'Doherty prepared to invest in Derry City title charge

Derry City FC manager Ruaidhri Higgins and Chairman Philip O’Doherty pictured with the club’s new Honorary President Paul Diamond (centre). Photo: George Sweeney. DER2136GS – 084

Paul Diamond 'honoured' to take on Derry City Club President role

Founder and Chief Executive of E&I Engineering, Philip O’Doherty

Philip O'Doherty describes $2billion Vertiv deal as 'great outcome' for E&I empl...

Derry City's U17 forward Callum Gillen has scored three goals this campaign for Mo Mahon and Donal O'Brien's young charges who reached the midway part of the season unbeaten. Photographs by The Jungleview

Derry City's Academy has become club's factory of hope

Patrick McEleney says he has unfinished business at Derry City and can't wait to link up with Ruaidhri Higgins.

Patrick McEleney has 'unfinished business' at Derry City

The front cover of ‘The Brandywell Boy’ which tells the inspirational story of the late Derry City captain Ryan McBride.

Ryan McBride life told in inspiring children's book

Patrick McEleney's pre-contract agreement to return to Brandywell is a result of the club's new recruitment strategy and ambitious new project.

Patrick McEleney signing a direct result of Derry City's new transfer strategy

HE'S COMING HOME . . . Patrick McEleney is set to make a sensational return to Derry City.

Dundalk star Patrick McEleney agrees sensational return to Derry City

Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates winning the FAI Cup with Derry City at the Aviva Stadium in 2012.

Glory Hunter: Ruaidhri Higgins hopes to bring back glory days to Derry City

E+I expands with $13m US investment creating 200 new jobs as Philip O’Doherty fo...