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Derry City star Michael Duffy pictured with Sadou Diallo and Brandon Kavanagh

'It's going right to the wire and it's great to be involved' Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins is confident his team can finish the season strongly and push Shamrock Rovers all the way.

72 is the magic number for Derry City Simon Collins

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

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

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

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

Ruaidhri Higgins, his former assistant Alan Reynolds and first team coach Conor Loughery celebrate a big win at Tallaght Stadium earlier this season.

Belief growing in Derry City dressing room Simon Collins

STATEMENT WIN: Ben Doherty, right, of Derry City celebrates after scoring the winner against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght earlier in the season, with Ryan Graydon and Ollie O'Neil.

Derry City has 'no inferiority complex' says Higgins Simon Collins

Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins believes his team go into next week's big clash against Shamrock Rovers in the best possible form. Mandatory Credit ©Ciaran Culligan

Derry City must grasp title winning opportunity insists Higgins

Ben Doherty celebrates his goal against Dundalk at Oriel Park. Photographs by Ciaran Culligan

"We'll not give up the fight for the title" insists Doherty Simon Collins

Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates at full time after a 3-1 win over Dundalk at Oriel Park. Photograph by Ciaran Culligan

Derry City thumbs nose at critics with statement win at Oriel Park 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

Ruaidhrí Higgins greets Dundalk manager Stephen O’Donnell before Derry's 3-0 win over the Lilywhites at Brandywell Stadium back on May 15th.

Victory over Dundalk could act as catalyst for league glory Simon Collins

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

Devine glad to see back of Derry City! Michael Wilson

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

Cameron Dummigan says Derry will have to win at least eight of their remaining games to be in the league title mix. (Photo: Kevin Moore)

Derry must be at least 8 from 10 - Dummigan 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

Ruaidhri Higgins is backing the 'Red & White' army to come out in numbers for Sunday's FAI Cup tie with St. Pat's. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2327GS - 021

Brandywell backing crucial for St Pat's FAI Cup tie says Derry City manager Ruai... Michael Wilson

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" 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 Michael Wilson

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 manager Ruaidhri Higgins was delighted with his team's performance against Tobol.

Derry City return from Kazakhstan with 'hope and optimism' Simon Collins

Derry City players can make history by defeating Tobol to reach the Conference League play-offs.

Derry City boss Higgins confident of an upset in Kazakhstan Simon Collins

Derry City winger Paul McMullan. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2327GS - 033

Derry City winger Paul McMullan determined the club's Euro run doesn't end in Ka... Simon Collins

Will Derry City fans be travelling to Windsor Park for the second leg of the club's Europa Conference League third round tie?

Derry City request to play Euro return leg at Windsor Park 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

KuPs dangerman Urho Nissilä, pictured bottom right, ahead of last week's game at Brandywell has left the Finnish club. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Derry City's Euro opponents KuPS lose key player Simon Collins

Derry City’s starting eleven against KuPs FC at the Brandywell on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Will Patching hails Derry City's unsung hero Simon Collins

Derry City players celebrate Will Patching’s goal against KuPs FC. Photo: George Sweeney.DER2330GS -

In form Patching delighted with first ever headed 'Finnish' Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans at Brandywell.

Higgins happy with preparations for Kazakhstan trip

Captain Patrick McEleney, leads out the Derry City team at the Brandywell Stadium on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Derry City won't shut up shop in Finland says Ruaidhri Higgins 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 and fans celebrate Cian Kavanagh’s goal against KuPs FC. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

One of the most memorable Brandywell nights for Ruaidhri Higgins Simon Collins

Derry City’s Ben Doherty holds off a tackle from HB Torshavn’s Dan Soylu. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2329GS - 43

Brandywell crowd can roar us to victory: Ben Doherty Simon Collins

Derry City players pictured during the warm up prior to the game against HB Torshavn at the Brandywell last Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2329GS – 35

No inferiority complex on Foyleside as Derry City prepare for KuPs

KuPs manager Jani Honkavaara pictured with Finnish international midfielder Jasse Tuominen. Photograph by Niklas Pehkonen.

KuPs coach has done his homework on Derry City 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

Brandon Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City's second goal against Athlone Town. Photo: George Sweeney

Late brace send Derry City into second round as Athlone Town defeated Michael Wilson

Derry City's Sadou Diallo celebrates his goal, against HB Torshavn, with Ronan Boyce Photo: George Sweeney.

Diallo reckons Euro heroics ease pain of FAI Cup Final suspension Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans.

Higgins delighted as Derry City end nine years of Euro hurt Simon Collins

Derry City fans make their voices heard at the Tórsvøllur Stadium, Torshavn, Faroe Islands

"Hopefully a big European night at the Brandywell is coming:" Higgins Simon Collins

Former Derry City winger Ryan Graydon celebrates his winning goal against Shelbourne at Tolka Park this year.

Graydon's Derry City memories will 'last a lifetime' 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 Simon Collins

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 manager Ruaidhrí Higgins announces the signing of Sam Todd from UCD. Photo by Kevin Moore (MCI Photo)

Todd returns to City on long term deal 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

Derry City winger Ryan Graydon, in action against Sligo Rovers, is set for a move to Fleetwood Town.

Graydon set for Brandywell exit as Fleetwood Town swoop 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 pictured with Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2326GS – 001

Higgins expecting one more piece of transfer business Simon Collins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2219GS – 017

Higgins declares 'unquestionable' loyalty to Derry City Simon Collins