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DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 21: James McClean of Republic of Ireland is given a guard of honour by teammates after the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

James McClean: a real  champion

Derry City manager Ruaidhi Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2307GS – 88

Derry won't be giving up on title says Ruaidhri Higgins

Cameron McJanett's goal had given Derry the lead against Shamrock Rovers Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 86

Late penalty pins Derry City back as Rovers get Brandywell draw

Shane McEleney leads the Derry City team into the dressing room at Brandywell.

McEleney could 'die a happy man' if Derry lifted title

Danny Mullen says next week's clash with Shamrock Rovers won't decide the title chase. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 06

Rovers game won't decide title race - Mullen

Brigade Seconds celebrate a dramatic title win on Saturday

Saints shock leaves Brigade on brink!

Ruaidhri Higgins and Declan Devine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2315GS – 99

Devine glad to see back of Derry City!

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

Shane McElheney, Cameron McJannett and Michael Duffy celebrate Jordan McEneff’s goal against Drogheda United. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2333GS – 14

Derry boss Higgins hails Drogheda victory as "crucial"

Tiernan McGinty celebrates his debut goal against Cork which secured Derry City's first win in five.

Buckley backs Derry to take title race to the wire

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

Michael Duffy celebrates his second goal against UCD last Friday night at Brandywell. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Michael Duffy says Derry City are clicking into gear

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

Derry City expecting tough test at leaders Bohemians

Derry City players will be aiming to change their Brandywell fortunes around going into tomorrow evening's game against St Patrick's Athletic.

Cameron Dummigan edging closer to Derry City comeback

Derry City's Ben Doherty is looking forward to their Brandywell double against Drogheda United and Bohemians. Picture by Kevin Moore

Ben Doherty feels Drogheda United will have Brandywell game plan

Derry City's Shane McEleney is expecting another tough campaign.

Derry City centre-back Shane McEleney praises manager Ruaidhrí Higgins
Just over two years ago, Shane McEleney was playing for Finn Harps and working at Maiden City Soccer. How things have changed!

Derry City fans proudly display their flag outside George's Bar before heading on the bus to Dublin.

15 superb snaps of City fans in Dublin

The Derry City side which defeated Shamrock Rovers to win the Presidents Cup, at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney.

Derry faithful give their predictions ahead of new season

Fans gather at Brandywell Stadium the Saturday morning before the FAI Cup Final to give wish Derry City players and coaches good luck as they depart for Dublin to face Shelbourne. Picture by George Sweeney

Bigger gates at Brandywell for Derry City games

Derry City's Ciaran Coll calmly brings the ball out from the back against Shelbourne, in the Extra.ie FAI Cup Final.

Ciaran Coll wants to finish career at Derry City

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has been taking plenty of phone calls during the close season as he looks to build his squad for 2023.

Ruaidhri Higgins prepared to bide his time

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins said he would trade all his winners' medals to get his hands on the FAI Cup as manager of Derry City

Higgins would trade it all for FAI Cup glory

Derry City assistant manager Alan Reynolds talks with boss Ruaidhrí Higgins earlier in the season at Richmond Park.

"It's a special club and it's a big club," Alan Reynolds

James Akintunde couldn't unlock the Dundalk defence.

Form goes out the window for FAI Cup Final: Higgins

Derry City players give champions Shamrock Rovers a guard of honour ahead of kick-off in Tallaght. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

Shamrock Rovers lift trophy as Derry City's unbeaten run ends

Derry City's Joe Thomson tussles with Shamrock Rovers midfielder Richie Towell during their encounter at Tallaght Stadium, in May.

Derry City's Joe Thomson looking for win at Shamrock Rovers

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins is focusing on his side getting a positive result at Shamrock Rovers, on Sunday.

Derry City's Ruaidhrí Higgins wants players to be ready for Tallaght encounter
Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins wants his players to show the country what they’re made of when they take on champions Shamrock Rovers, at Tallaght Stadium, on Sunday (KO 7pm).

Derry City defender Mark Connolly has claims for a penalty turned down during Monday night’s draw at Sligo Rovers.

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins excited by young squad

Derry City’s Brandon Kavanagh jumps for joy after his goal against Shamrock Rovers, on Sunday.

Derry City's Brandon Kavanagh only focused on St Patrick's Athletic encounter

Ryan Graydon scored his third goal for Derry City to get the ball rolling against UCD on a big night for the Candy Stripes.

'It's Shamrock Rovers' title to lose' claims Ruaidhri Higgins

Mark Connolly opened his Derry City goalscoring account against Oliver Bond Celtic in the last round.

"The club and the city really has been outstanding with me." - Mark Connolly

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins has warned his players to be fully focused for Cork City tie.

"It’s important that we show zero snobbery whatsoever," states Ruaidhrí Higgins

Newbuildings players celebrate clinching the Premier Division title. Picture by Lawrence Moore

Newbuildings claim their first ever Long's Supervalu Premier Division title

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins is expecting another tough encounter against First Division leaders Cork City. Picture by George Sweeney

Derry City have home advantage over Cork City

UCD assistant boss William O'Connor. Photograph by Joe Boland.

Emotions put aside for Cockhill native ahead of FAI Cup clash

Bready captain David Scanlon is expecting a tough test at Foyleview, on Sunday.

In form Newbuildings host champions Bready at Foyleview

Derry's Shane McEleney and Trabzonspor's Zeki Yavru during the Europa League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg in 2013.

McEleney excited to savour Euro chance he thought had gone

Derry City's new signing Ryan Graydon. Photo by Kevin Morrison.

New Derry City signing 'excited' for first European experience

Derry City's Jamie McGonigle celebrates his first goal against UCD, on Friday night. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City's Jamie McGonigle delighted to back amongst the goals

Derry City’s Daithí McCallion and manager Ruaidhrí Higgins celebrate Friday night’s win over UCD. Picture by Kevin Morrison/Event Images & Video

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins pleased for young players

Members of the McConomy School who won the Brendan DeGlin Cup for Figure Dance 8-12 years at the 1997 Feis. Front, from left, Shauna McDevitt, Elan Bradley, Ciara McConomy and Laura Jayne Brady. Back, from left, Joanne Kavanagh, Frances McGonagle, Emma Jayne Ryan and Leanne McConomy.

NOSTALGIA: Derry and Inishowen in pictures - April 1997

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan watched his side lose to Derry City, at Ballybofey, on Saturday. Picture by George Sweeney

Top Derry City and you win the league - insists Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan

Derry City wingback Ronan Boyce celebrates his goal against UCD at the Belfield on Monday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Ronan Boyce 'not surprised' by Derry City's unbeaten start

Derry City players will get an extra few days rest after tonight's scheduled trip to UCD was called off.

Derry City's league clash at UCD called off

Stephen Bradley was impressed by the performance of former Hoops midfielder Brandon Kavanagh. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Bradley believes Derry City will be 'expecting' title charge

Derry City midfielder Brandon Kavanagh in action against Drogheda United. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City's encounter against Shamrock Rovers live on RTE

Ruaidhri Higgins, Derry City manager.

'It's a tough start' - insists Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins

Ruaidhri Higgins' Derry City side start their 2022 campaign at Dundalk.

Derry City travel to Dundalk on opening night of 2022 season

Brandon Kavanagh pictured beside portraits of club legends Ryan McBride and Mark Farren inside the Brandywell Stadium when signing this week

Brandon Kavanagh believes 'there's no better place' for him than Derry City

Derry City pair Will Patching and Ciaron Harkin pictured in the club's new O'Neills polo shirts. Picture by Kevin Morrison

Derry City's Will Patching thrilled to back at Brandywell

Striker Owen Da Gama.

'Derry City turned my life around' - insists legendary striker Owen Da Gama

Brian Donaghey.

Institute's Brian Donaghey looking forward to being in the dug-out

FAI Cup.

Derry City to face Drogheda United in FAI Cup

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

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate with Graham Burke after his goal of the season contender against Derry City. Picture by Kevin Moore.

Derry City boss Declan Devine isn't concerned about fighting relegation battles