Bohs no longer at the summit as Ryan Graydon returns to bag win for Derry City

Former Bohemians man Ryan Graydon snatched the deciding goal, as Derry City knocked Bohemians off the top of the SSE Premier Division table.

Bohemians launched a late onslaught to put the Derry backline under pressure. But the Gypsies ultimately fell short, having played more than 75 minutes with ten men following Grant Horton first-half dismissal.

Not shy of celebrating in front of his former fans, Graydon – who played just 16 minutes across his last five games as a Bohemians player – was more than happy to silence the Phibsborough faithful.

The result signals another blow for Declan Devine's men, who have picked up just seven points from their last seven league games.

The early league-leaders now find themselves third behind Shamrock Rovers and Derry, who occupy first and second respectively.

FULL MATCH DETAILS

Kicking-off inside a sun-filled centre circle, Bohs – playing with a new-found belief and captain Keith Buckley home from Australia – looked unrecognisable from the side that stuttered through last season.

They looked confident and composed, keeping the ball grounded while playing intricately around their visitors' press.

Derry couldn’t get near them. But, that composure evaporated entirely when Horton was sent off just before the 15 minute mark.

Intercepting a Derry ball forward, the 21-year-old centre-back’s miscontrol allowed Michael Duffy to rob him 20-yards from goal.

Eager to recover, Horton lunged wildly to halt Duffy’s run. Referee Paul McLaughlin didn’t hesitate in reaching for his back pocket.

And two minutes later, Derry got their opening goal.

Duffy was the architect from the left wing, getting a step on his marker before firing a low cross for Graydon to convert inside the six-yard box.

Suddenly, the game was