derry Archives - League of Ireland

Patrick McEleney signs for Oldham Athletic in League One

- December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 1

Patrick McEleney has signed for Oldham Athletic in England's League One. The Latics have signed the Derry native on a two and a half year deal. McEleney won the League of Ireland title along with an EA Sports Cup since joining Dundalk in 2016. There was no fee as the player was out

Video: Analysis a coaching & learning tool at Derry City Football Club

- May 24, 2016 0

League of Ireland Premier Division Club, Derry City FC are always striving to improve through innovative and professional approaches to coaching and player development. The club are using Performa Sports iPad app and cloud analytics software to analyse training, player development, opponents and their own positive play. Manager Kenny Shiels has been

Are Derry City title contenders? 44% of League goals have come after the 90 minute mark for Kenny Shiels side

- March 31, 2016 0

Who would have thought that five games in to the season the top of the table clash would be Dundalk v Derry City? Whether you thought it or not, that it what the reality is as Kenny Shiels men have equated twelve points out of a possible fifteen and only off

Derry City confirm they won’t be signing Pepe Reina

- March 30, 2016 0

As mad as it sounds yes that is the headline relating to a tweet the official Derry City FC Twitter account sent out today. An obvious parody account tweeted that Derry are to sign the former Liverpool goalkeeper for £24m to which in good fun Derry replied saying they would not

RTE to screen Dundalk v Derry City

- March 18, 2016 0

RTE have announced that they will broadcast the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and Derry City in Oriel Park on Friday, April 1, at 7.45pm. The match will be broadcast on RTE 2 with the programme commencing at 7.30pm. The kick-off time for the Wexford Youths v Derry City

So who is Patrick McEleney? Why is he in such demand?

- December 1, 2015February 14, 2016 0

With all the talk lately of Derry City starlet Patrick McEleney, we wanted to give our readers a bit of an insight into the man. A native Derry man, McEleney was born in 1992 and played football as a striker from an early age with local club ‘Foyle Harps until in

The Derry City manager Kenny Shiels is to personally deliver fan’s season tickets to them

- November 27, 2015February 14, 2016 0

New Derry City manager Kenny Shiels is certainly making a good impression in his new role with fans as today it was announced that if any supporter is unable to travel to the Brandywell to purchase their season ticket, he is willing to deliver the ticket himself to your home. Just

Derry City have a Barcelona player over on trial…

Uncategorized - November 17, 2015 0

New Derry City manager Kenny Shiels is certainly showing intent in his role as he has a Barcelona youth team player over on a trial. Cristian Delgado is expected to meet up with the management and squad this morning, where they will be handed their close season training programme. Delgado, who was

Can we all stand up for former Derry City man Mark Farren at the FAI Cup Final

- November 5, 2015February 15, 2016 0

As everyone surrounding the League of Ireland has been aware, fromer Derry City man Mark Farren has sadly been battling against a brain tumour. With the FAI Cup Final being played on Sunday, The Airtricity League News and Banter page have come up with a fantastic and respectful way for all

Could Shane Keegan be the perfect fit for Derry City or Sligo Rovers?

Uncategorized - November 3, 2015 0

With Derry City and Sligo Rovers both currently without a manager and both clubs slipping down the table year by year, you would ask yourself the question, what do these sides need? In my opinion the answer is stability, an eye for a player, working within a confined budget and a