'Disgraceful' – Stephen Bradley launches scathing attack on referee

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley described referee Damien MacGraith as "the worst in the game" after a controversial penalty decision cost his team three valuable points at the Brandywell.

The Hoops looked set to leave with a crucial away win on the same night leaders Shelbourne lost ground in Galway, but Pat Hoban's injury-time penalty moves the Candystripes within three points of the summit with half a dozen matches remaining in the league.

Rovers are now a further four points adrift in third.

The contentious moment came with the clock deep in the red when Patrick McEleney was adjudged by Mayo official MacGraith to have been clipped inside the box by Josh Honohan.

Derry City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers
The hosts equalise as Patrick Hoban converts a highly contentious penalty