Stephen Bradley

Derry City striker Danny Mullen was presented with a big chance to punish Shamrock Rovers when they last met in Tallaght.

Lynch confident Derry can 'hurt' Rovers

Referee Paul McLaughlin brandishes the first of two red cards on the night to Ed McGinty after the Rovers keeper handled outside his penalty area to deny Danny Mullen a chance.

Harsh red was the 'turning point' in the match says Lynch

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch not interested in hogging the headlines

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell has been voted the most attractive League of Ireland manager just in time for the Valentine's Day season opener on Friday.

The League of Ireland's most attractive manager revealed!

Shamrock Rovers players remonstrate with referee Damien McGraith after he awarded Derry City a late penalty. Photograph: George Sweeney

Bradley blasts 'disgusting' penalty decision

Derry City captain Patrick McEleney at the club’s Fans Forum held in the City Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Photograph: George Sweeney

Patrick McEleney injury a ‘tricky one’ says Derry City boss

Paul Hegarty, Derry City’s assistant manager. Photograph: George Sweeney

Hegarty provides Derry City injury update

Damien Duff is suspended for tonight's visit of Derry City.

Higgins takes charge of 100th game as City boss

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins and former St Pat's manager Tim Clancy who left the Dublin club this week by mutual consent.

Higgins left baffled by managerial departures

Cameron McJannet holds off Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne, during last season's encounter at the Brandywell. Picture by Kevin Moore/mci

"We’ll be ready for whatever Drogheda have for us.” - Cameron McJannet

Derry City assistant manager Paddy McLaughlin greets Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley before the big game kick off, in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium,on Monday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 39

Bradley hails Rovers star man Byrne

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

Higgins among new breed of managers

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney lifts the FAI Cup at the Aviva.

President's Cup Final: All you need to know!

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney celebrates the big win over Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium last February. Credit: Kevin Moore/mci

Patrick McEleney says Derry will embrace title challenge

Brian Maher is nominated for the 2022 Goalkeeper of the Year.

Derry City duo up for 2022 awards

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
Midfielder Joe Thomson feels that Derry City are heading in the right direction.
Kevin McLaughlin

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

Will Patching missed a penalty as Derry City were held to a scoreless draw against Shamrock Rovers when the teams last met at Brandywell this season.

Derry City 'craving' FAI Cup success: Higgins

Derry City's Mark Connolly celebrates scoring against Oliver Bond Celtic.

Derry City's Mark Connolly impressed by Ruaidhrí Higgins’ managerial style

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

Ruaidhri Higgins says Michael Duffy is best player in league

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 defender Danny Lafferty slides in to win possession from Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City's Joe Thomson shocked after playing so well and leaving Shamrock Rove...

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins.

Shamrock Rovers hold no edge over Derry City: says Higgins

Derry City midfielder Patrick McEleney is relishing being back at Brandywell.

Patrick McEleney adapting to deep-lying midfield role

Derry City assistant boss Alan Reynolds believes bigger tests will come for the unbeaten Candy Stripes who hope to extend their winning run to six games in Saturday's derby with Finn Harps.

Derry City players won't take foot off the gas

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher continues to impressive this season and played his part in Republic of Ireland U21's win in Sweden. Picture by Kevin Morrison/Event Images & Video

Derry City's Brian Maher shines in Republic of Ireland U21 win in Sweden

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
SHAMROCK ROVERS boss Stephen Bradley believes Derry City will be expecting to rival the champions in the race for the league title this season given their business in the transfer market.
Simon Collins

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

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

Derry City defender Ronan Boyce got the Candy Stripes off to a dream start against Shamrock Rovers but the home side were pegged back in the second half.

Shamrock Rovers boss happy not to return to Derry

Derry sub, Jamie McGonigle attempts to get to this cross under pressure from Roberto Lopes and Liam Scales

Higgins baffled by Rovers' hokey-pokey

James Akintunde is brought down for a penalty at the start of the second half in Tallaght by Sean Hoare. Picture by Kevin Moore.

Stephen Bradley reckons Shamrock Rovers were 'clever' as multi-ball system aids ...

Former Derry City number one Gerard Doherty feels it's a good call by the club to appoint Ruaidhri Higgins as manager.

Ex-Derry City goalkeeper Gerard Doherty backs former team-mate Ruaidhri Higgins ...

Sean Kavanagh pictured alongside Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley in 2018.

Shamrock Rovers' Sean Kavanagh has no regrets at turning down Derry City move

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley

Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley not fooled by Derry City's 'False Start'

COMING HOME . . Danny Lafferty, pictured playing for Derry City back in 2011, is poised for a return to Brandywell.

Derry City poised to sign ex Sheffield United defender Danny Lafferty

Shamrock Rovers wingback, Danny Lafferty in action against Derry City's Darren Cole this season.

Danny Lafferty 'open' to return to Derry City

Aaron McEneff has been called up to the Ireland international squad.

Aaron McEneff called up for Ireland duty

Aaron McEneff and Stephen Bradley embrace after Shamrock Rovers victory over Derry City at Brandywell.

Aaron McEneff is 'best all round midfielder in country' - says Stephen Bradley

UNFINISHED BUSINESS . . . Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley wants to finish the season unbeaten.

Stephen Bradley targets 'Invincibles' tag as Derry City visit champions

Ac Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Shamrock Rovers' Daniel Lafferty looking forward to rubbing shoulders with AC Mi...

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper, Alan Mannus denies Ciaron Harkin an equaliser in stoppage time with this fantastic save. Picture by Kevin Moore (Maiden City images).

Declan Devine curses bad luck as Shamrock Rovers punish Derry City mistakes

Dundalks Jordan Flores runs away celebrating after scoring a wonder goal at Shamrock Rovers.

COMMENT: Dundalk's Jordan Flores goal can only help put spotlight on League of I...

Derry City's Ciaran Coll skips away from Finn Harps' Tony McNamee during last season's derby at the Brandywell.

Derry City versus Finn Harps live on RTE 2

Derry City pair Eoin Toal and Jamie McDonagh celebrate after Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe's equaliser at Shamrock Rovers

Derry City come from behind to draw at Shamrock Rovers

Dylan Watts fires Rovers in front in the first half despite the best efforts of Ciaron Harkin to close him down.

Cheeky Aaron McEneff penalty seals win over 10 man Derry City in Tallaght

Former Derry City midfielder, Aaron McEneff has joined Shamrock Rovers

Aaron McEneff: 'Tallaght is my favourite place to play'

Street Art workshop.

New Gate Fringe Festival celebrates cultural diversity

PRIDE RESTORED . . . Gerard Doherty is delighted with how his teammates have responded since that devastating night in Tallaght last March.

Gerard Doherty motivated by pain of Tallaght thrashing

Sean Kavanagh

Sean Kavanagh admits he turned Derry City down

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley refuses to give up hope of catching Derry City despite a third defeat of the season against the Candy Stripes last weekend.

DERRY CITY: Rovers won't give up in race for Europe insists Bradley

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley believes the Dubliners can take advantage of a 'vulnerable' Derry City defence at Tallaght.

DERRY CITY: Shamrock Rovers to target City's '˜vulnerable' defence

Derry City midfielder Rory Holden.

FOOTBALL: Kenny's new '˜Holden' Boy

CONTROVERSIAL . . . Lukas Schubert of Derry City is sent off by referee Graham Kelly during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium.

DERRY CITY: Managers disagree on Schubert sending off at Tallaght

Derry City boss, Kenny Shiels wants his players to dig deep and build momentum with important win over Bohemians.

DERRY CITY: Shiels wants to ramp up heat on Hoops