James McClean responds strongly to Rovers fans after offensive orange man chants
The hype is real! James McClean made his return to Ireland last night, in his ‘second’ Derry City debut, as his hometown club defeated Shamrock Rovers in the President’s Cup final. The 36-year-old – who signed from Wrexham – made a his presence felt with a 33rd-minute assist for Darragh Markey’s goal in the 1-0 […]
1 month ago
Former Ireland youth player returning home decade after Buncrana family tragedy
The Derry man is coming back. Josh Daniels is returning to Ireland after playing in the UK since 2020, first with Shrewsbury Town in League One before moving to Cymru Premier side TNS. The 29-year-old played for Northern Ireland at youth level but switched allegiances to the Republic of Ireland for U21s. The Belfast Telegraph […]
2 months ago
Derry vs Bohs marred by violent scenes beforehand
The sides played out a 1-1 draw but fan trouble beforehand has overshadowed the contest Derry City and Bohemians’ League of Ireland clash on Friday night saw ugly scenes play out beforehand at the Brandywell Stadium. Videos online show violent clashes in the Bogside area ahead of kickoff. Many of those filmed have hoods up […]
8 months ago
The FAI Cup Final looks set for another huge attendance
The FAI Cup Final is shaping up nicely. The FAI has revealed that over 40,000 tickets have been sold ahead of this Sunday’s FAI Cup Final meeting between Derry City and Drogheda United. Irish Football’s showpiece event has been a massive success in recent years with last year’s final between St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians […]
1 year ago
Derry City prospect Luke O’Donnell signs for Wolves for six-figure sum
A cracking move for the Irishman. Derry City midfielder Luke O’Donnell has signed for Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed six-figure fee. The youngster has been capped at Republic of Ireland Under-17 level and competed in their European Qualifiers last season. The 17-year-old becomes the second City academy player to agree a move […]
1 year ago
Flag mix-up for Derry City in Europe as tricolour replaces Northern Irish flag
The Derry fans were not too impressed… Derry City began their European adventure with a rather drab 0-0 draw against HB Torshavn from the Faroe Islands on Thursday night. Facing off in the first qualifying round of the Europa Conference League, the Candystripes will remember their sojourn to the small set of islands located between […]
2 years ago