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Derry City supporters during the Club FAI Cup semi-final in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cup journey has reconnected Derry City fanbase

Conor celebrates following the FAI Cup semi-final victory in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City fans the best Barr none says Conor

Darragh Markey during Derry City's media day on Tuesday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Darragh Markey's addicted to FAI Cup success

Mark Connolly with the FAI Cup at the City Hotel this week. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Search for Derry manager to resume after cup final

Michael Duffy during a Derry City media day at The Guildhall in Derry, ahead of their Club Orange FAI Cup Final against Waterford, on Sunday 8th November at the Avia Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Nice 'N' Threesy for Duffy

Kevin dos Santos is excited for his Aviva Stadium debut. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup Final a family affair for Derry City winger Kevin Dos Santos

Dave Duggan (second from right) in attendance at the Brandywell when Derry City FC knocked IFK Göteborg (Gothenburg) of Sweden out of the UEFA Cup in 2006.

Dave Duggan conjures 'glory nights and heartache' of Derry City FC for new book

Jamie Stott during at The Guildhall ahead of Sunday's FAI Cup Final. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stott: Winning FAI Cup will ease struggles and pain of 2026

Teenager Terence Doherty celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Derry City at the Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Doherty debut brace secures Derry City a draw in Sligo

Work has begun on the replacement of 2,000 seats in the Southend Stand in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry City FC have announced.

2,000 seats being replaced by Derry City FC at Southend Stand in the Brandywell

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

FAI Cup final places up for grabs against Sligo: Connolly

Derry City Women's captain Chelsea Sheerin (right) with Amy McRory, manager, Jigsaw Donegal, charity partner of this weekend's North West Christy Cup in Cockhill Celtic.

Derry City Women's captain Sheerin praises NW Charity Cup

DCFC pre-Cup final visit to Longtower PS Patrick McClean and Tyler Smith. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Derry City's Patrick McClean and Tyler Smith final visit Longtower P.S.

DERRY CITY VISIT. . . .Some of the art prizewinners pictured during Derry City's visit to Hollybush Primary School on Friday.

PHOTOS: Derry City manager Mark Connolly and Nick Twisk visit Hollybush PS

James McClean, right, and Chairman Philip O’Doherty during the former Ireland international's signing earlier this year.

Derry City chairman responds to McClean dispute

STRUGGLING . . . James McClean admits he's angry and frustrated with the current battle with his hometown club. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

James McClean: ‘My reputation has taken a battering’
JAMES McClean believes his reputation has 'taken a battering' this year and admits he's 'struggling' as his bitter battle with Derry City Football Club rages on.
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AWARD WINNERS . . . .Some of the Matchday Live team, Dee Curran, Stephen McClelland and Mikhail Kennedy.

Drive 105 Match Night Live Wins Gold

Derry City midfielder Nick Twisk and interim boss Mark Connolly 'struggling' to answer some of the questions posed by pupils at Hollybush PS on Friday

Connolly's crash course in the Macarena as cup final fever sweeps city

HOME COMFORTS . . . Derry City signed off their Brandywell campaign with victory over Dundalk - a seventh win from nine games since their return to the grass pitch in June. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Connolly: Things will only get better for Derry City

Michael Duffy has scored 17 goals this season - his best return for Derry City in two spells at his hometown club. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Derry City sign off from Brandywell with victory over Dundalk

Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean and Cameron Dummigan celebrate. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Jamie Stott: "I'm feeling back to myself"

Professional footballer James McClean at the signing of his autobiography, “The Walls” in Waterstones, Foyleside with his wife Erin, children, Junior, Allie Mae, Willow Ivy and Mía Rose. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

In pictures: James McClean's 'The Walls' book signing a huge success

Derry City FC and Sean O'Leary's, Newbridge strength and conditioning coach, Danny Doherty. Photo by Vid Ponikvar/Sportsfile

Danny aiming for unique Derry Championship & FAI Cup double

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly

Mark Connolly: "We want to show our appreciation to the fans"

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Dos Santos making his case for Cup Final selection

Derry City's Jamie Stott and Brandon Fleming amongst some of the pupils of St Therese PS who attended the school's red and white day in preparation for the FAI Cup Final.

Red & White Day: ‘It's been mental!’

Patrick McClean of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Paddy McClean leads Derry through media storm
PATRICK McClean earned glowing praise from Derry City interim boss Mark Connolly after leading the Brandywell side to a 1-0 win over St Pat’s with a man-of-the-match display amid the controversy surrounding his brother James.
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Happy Derry City fans enjoying a winning night at Brandywell.

In pictures: Derry City supporters joy as Dos Santos sinks Saints

Erin McClean has spoken out about her husband James' controversial therapy comments. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Erin McClean: "He is struggling at the moment”

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City scores his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Dos Santos nets winner as Derry City clinch win over Pats

FALL-OUT . . . James McClean of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Drogheda United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

My Derry City fall-out could be a blessing say James McClean

Nick Twisk of Derry City.

Twisk hopes for strong finish

Edwin Agbaje of Drogheda United in action against Tyler Smith and Michael Duffy, right, of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Derry City at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City bitten by Drogs as defensive errors prove costly

Connolly's restored feel-good factor at Derry

READY FOR FIGHT . . . Derry City goalkeeper Tom Norcott celebrates following the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final win over Galway.

Norcott braced for battle for Derry's No.1 spot

FULL FOCUS . . . Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly is determined to finish the league strongly. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Connolly urges complete focus on Drogheda

Patrick McClean of Derry City celebrates following the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final match between Galway and Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup Final: McClean's living the Derry dream

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly celebrates following the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final match between Galway and Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Connolly restoring Brandywell pride with FAI Cup Final journey

Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final match between Galway and Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Duffy double sends Derry City into FAI Cup Final

BROTHERLY LOVE . . Patrick McClean, left, and James McClean of Derry City. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Patrick hopes for a McClean slate for James

The late Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan, right, and Galway United manager John Caulfield. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Ollie's in our thoughts all the time

Galway United manager John Caulfield celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division victory over Derry City at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Caulfield: Players will run through wall for Galway

UNMASKED . . . Brandon Fleming can't wait for Saturday's FAI Cup semi-final against Galway United. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Fleming unmasked for FAI Cup semi-final

97 photos from Derry City FC’s 2006 UEFA Cup ties against IFK Göteborg

Derry City coach Niall McGinn stressed the importance of qualifying for Europe and finishing season on a high. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

McGinn: City must reach final 'by hook or by crook'

Niall McGinn, Derry City, in action against Gary Deegan, left, and Stephen O'Donnell, Bohemians in the Ford FAI Cup Final 2008 at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

Niall McGinn reflects on full circle football journey

Derry teenager Zhai Glackin pictured training with Ferentino Calcio in Italy.

Derry teenager Zhai's leap of faith reaps its rewards in Italy

James McClean, right, has questioned the morals of his former international teammates, including captain Dara O'Shea, left, for opting to play in the upcoming Nations League games against Israel. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

McClean: FAI has surrendered to Israeli intimidation!

In form Adam O'Reilly of Derry City celebrates after his winning goal against Galway United. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Connolly keen to keep O'Reilly at Derry

St Pat's manager Stephen Kenny isn't happy with a three week lay-off.

CUP FIRST: Derry City boss stands by St Pat's call

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Galway United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Connolly: FAI Cup semi-final will be a different ball game!

Derry City fans pictured in the Mark Farren Stand before Friday's league clash with Galway United.

In pictures: Derry City fans in top form as revival under Connolly continues

Adam O'Reilly celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Galway United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

O'Reilly the Derry hero as Candy Stripes go fourth

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais with group at the Derry City FC life-long fan Mickey McBride speaking at the Derry City FC/ Health for Life (SEEDS- Dementia Group) 'Down Memory Lane' Project held in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. (Photos: Féile Media)

Derry City and SEEDS take supporters ‘Down Memory Lane’ at Brandywell

Patrick McClean up against Tommy Lonergan of Waterford during Monday's at the RSC in Waterford. Photo: Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Derry City boss admits fixture break far from ideal

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