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Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch following his side's defeat in the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round second leg match between Derry City and HNK Rijeka at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Lynch: Lack of belief was Derry's downfall in Europe

Rijeka head coach Matjaž Kek after the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round second leg match between Derry City and HNK Rijeka at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Brandywell return a piece of Kek for Rijeka boss

James Olayinka of Derry City is confident the Brandywell men can progress against Rijeka. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Olayinka: Fruk doesn't need special attention

Tiernan Lynch, head coach of Derry City during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round 1st Leg match between HNK Rijeka and Derry City at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Rijeka, Croatia. Photo by Vid Ponikvar/Sportsfile

Lynch: Derry City have nothing to fear against Rijeka

BRANDYSWELL . . . Another bumper crowed is expected for Derry City's second leg Conference League tie against Rijeka. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Maher has grounds for belief ahead of Rijeka showdown

New Derry City midfielder Nick Twis.. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry's Dutch Master hoping to 'Nick' first leg lead in Croatia

A general view inside the stadium as supporters take to the field after crowd trouble erupted during the UEFA Europa League First Qualifying Round 2nd Leg match between Derry City and CSKA Sofia at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Trouble in stands as City dumped out of Europa League by CSKA

Mark Connolly of Derry City celebrates with his children Ora and Rohan and the the FAI Senior Challenge Cup after the Extra.ie FAI Cup Final against Shelbourne at Aviva Stadium in 2022. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City made its Mark on the Connolly family

Paul McMullan leaves Brandywell after two years at the club.

McMullan bids farewell to Derry City ahead of Raith move

The Brandywell's Ryan McBride Stadium won't be hosting European football this summer.

Derry City ineligible to replace Drogheda United in Europe

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch. Photograph: George Sweeney

Derry City relishing Shamrock Rovers challenge

Sligo Rovers striker Cian Kavanagh can't wait to lock horns with his former club Derry City on Saturday.

Cian Kavanagh feels he's a point to prove against Derry City

Derry City’s Will Patching celebrates an injury time goal against Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell.

Patching grateful for special Derry City experience

Tiernan Lynch is set to become the new Derry City manager.

Lynch set to be appointed Derry City boss

Fans at Derry City’s FAI Cup game against St Patrick’s Athletic in the Brandywell on Sunday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney

Higgins issues rallying call ahead of crunch Shels clash

Derry City fans at the Brandywell for the game against FCB Magpies on Thursday evening, Photograph: George Sweeney

63 fantastic fans' photos from rollercoaster week at Brandywell
IT WAS a week of contrasting emotions for Derry City fans at Brandywell as Derry City exited the Uefa Conference League at the first hurdle before a stunning victory in the FAI Cup.
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Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the home crowd after a big win over St Pat's in the FAI Cup second round at Brandywell. Photographs by George Sweeney.

Higgins sticks middle finger up at Derry City critics

Derry City's Ben Doherty and Pat Hoban close down the Bruno's Magpies in Gibraltar. Photograph by Neil Wilson.

Derry City players seeking redemption against Bruno's Magpies

A section of the travelling City fans queuing to get into the Europa Point stadium in Gibraltar. Photographs by Neil Wilson.

In pictures: Candy Stripes on European travels

Derry City fans look on in shock as the Candy Stripes fall to defeat in Gibraltar. Photographs by Neil Wilson (Bruno's Magpies).

Higgins accepts boos and apologises for 'unacceptable' loss in Gibraltar

Derry City Ruaidhrí Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 41

Higgins desperate for more special European memories

Daniel Kelly, pictured against Sligo last week, is relishing playing in Europe again.

Kelly set to turn the heat up on Bruno's Magpies

Mark Connolly (left) is excited for another European adventure with Derry City.

Connolly excited for another Euro adventure

Derry City's top goalscorer Pat Hoban was a one-time target of Bruno's Magpies.

Magpies' cheeky swoop for Derry City hitman

Burno's Magpies sporting director Jansen Dalli.

Magpies are 'guinea pigs' for Gibraltar

Bruno's Magpies sporting director Jansen Dalli.

Magpies claim Derry ticket allocation is best case scenario

Derry fans celebrate victory over IFK Gothenburg in the UEFA Champions League 1st qualifying round in 2006.

Glamour tie with Danes added motivation for Derry
RUAIDHRI Higgins believes a glamour tie against Danish powerhouses Copenhagen will provide extra motivation for Derry City when they take on Gibraltar's Bruno's Magpies in the Uefa Conference League first round qualifier next month.
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Derry City players and fans celebrate Cian Kavanagh’s goal against KuPs FC last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS -

Ticket, stadium and kick-off details for Derry City's Euro tie

Fans celebrate Derry City’s Europa Conference League win against HB Torshavn, at the Brandywell.

Derry City set for European tie with Magpies in Gibraltar

Fans celebrate Derry Cty’s Europa Conference League win against HB Torshavn, at the Brandywell last season. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2329GS – 53

Derry City excited to discover European fate

Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates at full time

'We must set our sights higher' - says Higgins

Derry City's Ben Doherty, his partner Shannon and their newborn baby daughter Enya.

Doherty targets milestone in Cork after 'life-changing week'

Ruaidhri Higgins applauds the fantastic support from Derry. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Derry City boss laments wasted chances in Riga

Derry City fans take over Riga

WATCH: Derry City fans singing in the rain in Riga

Derry City players in training in Riga on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Live Blog from Riga: Derry City vs Riga as it happened

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins pictured with Patrick McEleney during a training session at Riga FC's stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Patrick McEleney says Derry City will 'have a proper go' at Riga

Derry City's Ronan Boyce and Cameron Dummigan try to close down Riga striker Oleksandr Filippov during the first leg at Brandywell. Photo by Joe Boland.

Riga splashing the cash ahead of Derry City clash

Derry City keeper Brian Maher believes his experience with Ireland U21s in the Euro Championships qualifiers will stand in him in good stead going into the Conference League match with Riga.

Derry City can 'do something special' in Europe says Maher

UEFA Conference League Trophy.

Derry City to face Riga FC in UEFA Conference League

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