Preview: Derry City face must-win rescheduled UCD clash
The international break is interrupted tonight as Derry City play a rescheduled clash in Dublin against UCD knowing they must win to keep the title hopes in check.
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Higgins and Duff adamant LOI competitiveness based on quality of entire division
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins and Shelbourne manager Damien Duff came away with mixed feelings on the 1-1 draw between their respective clubs at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, but they were united in agreement on the difficulty of winning matches in this year's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
Derry bounce back with convincing win over Saints
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins got the response he wanted from his side after Friday's defeat to Shamrock Rovers, as they saw off St Patrick's Athletic for the second time this season.
Shels boss Damien Duff exults in 'amazing' point after sickness epidemic
Shelbourne and Derry City didn't provide a thrilling spectacle in Tolka Park this afternoon yet both managers sounded overjoyed with their team's performances, albeit for different reasons.
Ruaidhrí Higgins: Derry leaving Tallaght with a point against Shamrock Rovers a wee bit of a disaster
Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins was disappointed his side conceded late on in their 2-2 with Shamrock Rovers, while frustration in not kicking on after opening the scoring was Hoops boss Stephen Bradley's main takeaway from the Tallaght Stadium encounter.
LOI preview: Rested sides looks to profit on Monday
The first round of Monday matches in the League of Ireland brings opportunities for the sides who missed out playing last Friday night, including champions Shamrock Rovers taking on likely title rival Derry City.
Ruaidhri Higgins thrilled by Derry 'perseverance & resilience'
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins praised his side's dogged perseverance after their dramatic win against St Pat's on Friday night, and said they'll need a few more late, late shows if they're to challenge for the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title.
Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins: John O'Shea will be 'calming influence' for Ireland
Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins believes interim Republic of Ireland boss John O'Shea will be a "calming influence" for the two friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.
Sligo stalemate as Derry fail to fire
The Showgrounds remains an unhappy hunting ground for Derry City as they failed to beat Sligo Rovers away from home at the fifth attempt.