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

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

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 Simon Collins

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

Derry City duo up for 2022 awards Kevin McLaughlin

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 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 Kevin McLaughlin

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 Simon Collins

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

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

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

Ruaidhri Higgins says Michael Duffy is best player in league Simon Collins

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 Simon Collins

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... Kevin McLaughlin

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins.

Shamrock Rovers hold no edge over Derry City: says Higgins Simon Collins

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

Patrick McEleney adapting to deep-lying midfield role Simon Collins

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 Simon Collins

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 Kevin McLaughlin

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 Simon Collins

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

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

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 Simon Collins

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 Simon Collins

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

Higgins baffled by Rovers' hokey-pokey Simon Collins

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 ... Simon Collins

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 ... Kevin McLaughlin

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

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

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley

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

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

Danny Lafferty 'open' to return to Derry City Simon Collins

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

Aaron McEneff called up for Ireland duty Simon Collins

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 Simon Collins

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

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

Ac Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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

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 Simon Collins

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

Derry City Derry City poised to sign ex Sheffield United defender Danny Lafferty Simon Collins