Dominant Derry take all three points

Shamrock Rovers 1 Derry City 3

 

Shamrock Rovers may have attracted a number of German visitors to the game, but it will be performance of the away side that may travel back to Germany, as a ruthless City made it back to back League wins and two victories in four days

 

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Devine demands performances for remaining League fixtures

Shamrock Rovers v Derry City FC, Tallaght, 7PM

Coverage:  Drive105

 

After the stunning mid-week Cup success, it is naturally that the thoughts may turn to the trip to Dublin at the start of November for the Ford FAI Cup.  However Declan Devine remains focused on the end of the League campaign, pointing out that his players are playing for their Cup final spots.

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Final awaits as City slaughter Shels

Shelbourne 0 Derry City 3

 

They say that semi-finals are nervy affairs and Sunday’s first encounter certainly proved a tense encounter.  In contrast, this evening’s game was a classic Cup tie with both sides determined the make sure that the game was done and dusted within the 90 minutes.

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Tolka test awaits for City

Shelbourne v Derry City, 10 October, 8pm

Coverage:  Drive105, BBC Radio Foyle

 

A winner takes all tie at Tolka Park tomorrow night, with a place in the FAI Ford Cup Final awaiting the winner of tomorrow night’s game.  St Patrick’s Athletic have already booked their place in the final and their opponents will be decided tomorrow night, with extra time and penaties to be used if the sides can’t be separated in ordinary time.

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Replay required for final spot

Derry City 1 Shelbourne 1

 

A hard fought battle at the Brandywell saw the game finish 1-1, with both sides heading to Tolka to do it all again on Wednesday night.  Shelbourne hit the front after five minutes, but a much improved second half performance from City saw David McDaid grab an equaliser and send the game to a replay

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City seek final spot

Derry City v Shelbourne, Brandywell, Sunday 1.45pm

 

A season defining game for both club tomorrow as City and Shels meet at the semi final stage of the FAI Ford Cup.  A place in the showpiece event of the season on offer, with the promise of silverware and European football.

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Ticketing Information for FAI Ford Cup Semi Final v Shelbourne

Derry City v Shelbourne, FAI Ford Cup, Sunday 13.45

Ahead of the FAI Ford Cup clash against Shelbourne tickets for the game are available at a number of outlets throughout the city.

 

Fans are reminded that season tickets are not valid for this game.  With a large crowd expected for this game, supporters are urged to purchase tickets in adavance of the game in order to ensure smooth entry to the game.

 

The game will kick off at 1.45pm and will not be delayed in the event of crowd congestion, therefore we urge all supporters to arrive in order to ensure that all spectators are accommdated.

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City hit back as Dundalk put to the sword

Derry City 4 Dundalk 0

 

Dundalk may have left the Brandywell with three points earlier in the season, but there would be no repeat on this occasion, as City comprehensively defeated the home side 4-0 this evening.  Full report here.

Devine not risking anyone against Dundalk

Derry City v Dundalk, Brandywell, Tuesday 7,45pm
Coverage:  Drive105
Declan Devine has targeted Sunday’s Cup semi final as a crucial game in the club’s season, and may rest a number of players as bottom side Dundalk visit Brandywell tomorrow night.  The Lilywhites are scrapping for points, but City are still trying to arrest an alamrning run of League form which has seen them lose five games on the spin.

City schooled in Sligo as the defeats continue

Sligo Rovers 4 Derry City 1

 

City boss Declan Devine spoke during the week about the need for his players to respond to last week’s disappointing home defeat to U.C.D.  However he witnessed his side outplayed and well beaten by a classy Sligo Rovers side who were gifted a number of goals by a generous visiting defence.

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