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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

The Love of the Game, The Story of Mark Farren, available now.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

This young Derry City fan is us all. Great picture from Stephen McCarthy/ Sportsfile.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Ahem... Derry City have won their next home game the last FIVE times a British Prime Minister has announced a resignation: May 24,2019 - Harps 4-0(May) June 24,2016- Wexford 1-0(Cameron) May 10, 2010- Harps 2-0(Brown) July 6, 2007- Sligo 4-1(Blair) June 22,1995- Sofia 1-0(Major)

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

@SeanHussey00 Jason McAteer asking anyone 'What have you done in the game?' is Scrooge McDuck level of rich.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

I'm very proud to finally make this a reality. Mark Farren was an unbelievable footballer but an even better person. Mark's family, friends, former teammates and managers share their memories of a man who made an indelible impression on everyone who knew him. Available soon.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Derry City have beaten champions Shamrock Rovers for the first time in 5 years! Jamie McGonigle becomes the first City player to score in five successive Premier Division games with an INCREDIBLE 95th minute winner!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

FYI.. Derry City have won their next home game the last FOUR times a British Prime Minister has announced a resignation: June 24, 2016 - beat Wexford 1-0 (Cameron) May 10, 2010 - beat Harps 2-0 (Brown) July 6, 2007 - beat Sligo 4-1 (Blair) June 22, 1995 - beat Sofia 1-0 (Major)

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

There will be a 14-page tribute to Derry City captain Ryan McBride in tomorrow's Derry News. @derrycityfc #ryanmcbride

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Happy birthday Mark Farren. Never forgotten, always loved.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

6 years

Finn Harps are delighted to announce their new signing... seen here with manager Ollie Horgan and a delighted Paul Hegarty...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Derry City are now unbeaten in 14 league games going back to last season. The last time they went 14 league games unbeaten was back in 2011 under Stephen Kenny. That team included Danny Lafferty, Shane McEleney, Patrick McEleney and Ruaidhri Higgins.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 months

Good news for Derry City fans. It is understood that midfielder Sadou Diallo has signed a new two-year deal to stay at the Brandywell. The club should be making the announcement in the next day or two.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Sean O'Kane - a special teacher and a special friend

Special tribute to lifelong friend

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Brand new Mark Farren mural at the Brandywell.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

The incident which saw Matty Smith red carded. Pic by Stephen McCarthy/ Sportsfile

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

Gone but never to be forgotten. #ryanmcbride @derrycityfc

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Amazing performance from @BrianOgs Derry, Ulster, now Ireland - and a huge win which didn't flatter them at all. Trim had won 20 in a row before today. They were dominated, even against 14 men. Brilliant for Steelstown, brilliant for Derry!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

This is a great picture. @OrlaghMullan travels anywhere and everywhere because she absolutely loves gaelic. She was a tad poorly today but nothing was stopping her getting to Croke Park. The best journalist I've been lucky to work with in all my many years.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

8 months

Jordan McEneff scored Derry City's first goal of the season, against St. Patrick's Athletic... Jordan McEneff scored Derry City's last goal of the season, against St. Patrick's Athletic. He scored 8 goals in all this year, and finished as Derry City's top scorer in the league.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

It took Derry City 23 games to reach 30 points last season. It has taken them just 13 games to reach that total this season.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Late @derrycityfc goals under Higgins... 2021 Akintunde vs. Longford - 91 Walsh vs. Bohs - 92 Lafferty vs. Drogheda - 96 Akintunde vs. Bohs - 91 Boyce vs. Bohs - 93 McJannett vs. Waterford - 93 2022 McGonigle vs. Rovers - 93 Patching vs. St. Pat's - 92 Akintunde vs. Bohs - 93

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Derry City have almost as many points in Dublin alone this season (24), as they do at the Brandywell (27).

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Ruaidhri Higgins... 8 games in charge 4 wins 3 draws 1 defeat 15 points from a possible 24

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

The Brandywell rises to its feet in applause in the 10th minute to remember the victims of the Creeslough tragedy.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

10 months

I don't think you'll see a better goalkeeping performance than Brian Maher's at Dundalk last night. He was absolutely incredible. It wasn't just the quantity of saves, but the quality of his saves. Dundalk fans around me were just shaking their heads in disbelief. What a talent.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

FT - St. Patrick's Athletic 0-4 Derry City It's Derry City's biggest win over St. Pat's since beating them 5-1 at the Brandywell in December 1995. A superb showing from Ruaidhri Higgins' team, again.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

Before Ben Doherty's goal last night, Derry City had missed three of their last four penalties at the Brandywell. Ben now has 3 goals and 5 assists this season, playing a direct part in 8 of Derry City's 18 league goals.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Declan Devine's last words on Tuesday night....'I wish I had played the young boys last season. The players we brought in last year did nothing for the club....I wish I had played the young boys...'

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

Hard to take tonight but what a Herculean effort from Derry City players against Dundalk. The Brandywell hasn't been bouncing like that in years. @Declandevine1 has brought pride back to our local football team.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

What a season... 36 appearances 7 goals, 1 assist Ronan Boyce of @derrycityfc with his DESERVED Premier Division team of the year award during the PFA Ireland Awards last night.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

If I had been offered being just 1 point behind Dundalk and Bohs after 3 games, I would have took it... hand and all.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

FROM NOVICE TO LEADER... Eoin Toal's time at Derry City A THREAD ... 2017 Signed by Kenny Shiels alongside Jamie McIntyre and Darren Cole, 18-year-old Eoin made his debut against Finn Harps. That was just one of three appearances in his debut season.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

"He was my soul mate, someone who knew me better than I knew myself. He was just totally humble, and just a really good guy. God hasn’t made another person like him." Terri Farren 'The Love of the Game' Book launch tonight, City Hotel, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 months

Pat Hoban is the first Derry City player to score six goals in the first five games of a Premier Division season since Owen Da Gama in 1987/88. Elite company.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

See today's Derry News for a 24-page special on @derrycityfc ahead of the big kick-off at Dundalk tomorrow night.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

A timely reminder of what football can bring to a family, a community and a city. @derrycityfc is a club like no other. That was a very emotional watch. I feel it would only be right if we go out and stuff Dundalk now, and dedicate the win to the manhole cover in the cemetery.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

Derry City's away record in 2018 P-18 W-5 D-1 L-12 Goals For-22 Goals Against-45 Points- 16 from 54 Derry City's away record in 2019 P-18 W-6 D-8 L-4 Goals For-25 Goals Against- 19 Points - 26 from 54 A remarkable transformation under Declan Devine...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

“I probably didn’t expect to have as much of an emotional connection as I do - to leave Derry and genuinely think, ‘I loved it there’. Now I’ll be watching every game on Friday thinking ‘Please win’.

Emotional O'Neill will never forget Derry City experience

Ollie O’Neill believes that the best players in the League of Ireland are unable to show their true quality due to the poor infrastructure in place. The attacking midfielder is currently in Aust...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Ryan McBride. Such a passionate player and so humble off the pitch. So, so heartbreaking.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

The lovely Kathleen and Michael Farren with a copy of 'The Love of the Game', which honours their son Mark. Books available at: @derrycityfc ... Ferry Clever, Bishop Street... Little Acorns, Foyle Street... Eurospar (various)

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

"I had an amazing time at Derry and I wouldn’t change it for the world and I’m just grateful to everyone for having that opportunity.”

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Just a few days left until the amazing @BrianOgs head to Dublin. See today's Derry News for a 12-page All-Ireland final special.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

The last time Derry City beat Dundalk at the Brandywell in October, 2012: - Ruaidhri Higgins played in midfield for Derry - Patrick McEleney scored for Derry - Michael Duffy was a Derry substitute - Mark Farren and Ryan McBride were both unused substitutes.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

DERRY CITY HAVE WON IN TALLAGHT!!!!!!!!!!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

4 months

This is a weird one: This is the 115th league game between Derry City and St. Patrick's Athletic: 38 wins each 38 draws each 38 defeats each

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

11 months

DERRY CITY HAVE DONE IT! They have beaten KuPS 5-4 on aggregate! Michael Duffy's goal has sent the Candystripes through after an incredible and courageous performance in Finland!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

Derry City qualify for Europe again. Significant achievement given what Kenny Shiels and his team have gone through this year.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

6 years

Declan Devine straight to the point as he is unveiled as Derry City manager... "We need an identity, we need passion, we need players who are going to respect and honour what it means to play for Derry City."

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

Ruaidhri Higgins was appointed Derry City manager 2 years ago today. He has been in charge for 87 games (136 goals), with a record of 44 wins, 26 draws and 17 defeats. From last place to European qualification to winning the FAI Cup, it's been quite a time for City fans already.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 months

Good news for Derry City fans. Sadou Diallo, Pat Hoban and Colm Whelan going through a good work out on the pitch here.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Derry City have won 1-0! A huge, huge, HUGE win for Ruaidhri Higgins' team. Unfortunately, some of the players - Forrester, Graydon and Barry Cotter included have ensured this game is ending on a bad note. Players being separated everywhere.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

‘I’ll never win a prize and I’ll never be first, but I’ll always be there, and if I can encourage someone else to do what I do, that’s brilliant’.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

See tomorrow's Derry News for a slightly over the top 32-PAGE FAI Cup Final Derry City special 🔴⚪⚫ Sure if you can't celebrate getting to a final....🥳🎉🎂

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

Gerard Doherty leads Derry City out wearing shirts with 'McBride 5' on the back.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

I can't believe this is finally over. I am so buzzing. I'm officially a counsellor 🤯

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

10 months

It was a big day for Cameron McJannet yesterday, as he not only celebrated his birthday, but he became the first Derry City player to make 100 appearances under Ruaidhri Higgins.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

6 months

Pat Hoban set to be unveiled as a Derry City player this week with Jordan McEneff now unlikely to go in the opposite direction on loan.

James Rogers

@jamesrogersie

6 months

A lot of issues for Dundalk still to resolve as they return to pre-season training today. Hopefully many will be but not the ideal way to start back for 2024 with so many question marks over the squad

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

Here's the stat you were all looking for... (all four of you) September 27, 1987 The last time a Derry City player scored a hat trick against Cork City. Johnny Speak in a 7-2 win at the Brandywell. Junior - redefining penalties and rewriting history.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Shamrock Rovers have NEVER beaten Derry City in the FAI Cup. It finishes 3-1 at the Brandywell and hopes of silverware this season are alive and well.

Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Shamrock Rovers have NEVER beaten Derry City in the FAI Cup. The two teams have met 7 times over the years. There's been FIVE Derry City wins and two draws...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Bohs will be sick but what a win that is for Derry City. Ruaidhri Higgins deserves great credit for the second half substitutions which brought his team back into the game. There are few things better in life than an injury time winner!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

4 years

A sad day for Derry City Football Club...

Brandywell Pride lead tributes to Derry's biggest fan

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Former @derrycityfc and current Northern Ireland ladies manager Kenny Shiels coaching local girls teams at St. Mary's College this morning.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

That is now 6 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances for Junior since his return.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

@PearsesDerry

WATCH: 'To see all these wains playing here today, my heart is jumping out with joy'

Doire Trasna celebrates first event at brand new ground on Corrody Road

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

The end of an amazing season and it couldn't have been better. Today was incredible. The perfect cup final performance from Derry City and the 10-year wait is over. It would bring a tear to a glass eye, even @LiveatOriel 's....

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

@JMcG_96 is the first @derrycityfc player to score in four successive league games since Mark Farren back in 2010. The last - ONLY - Derry City player to score in five successive league games was Alex Krstic, back in January 1987. That's how I spent my afternoon...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

11 months

Last night was only the fourth time that Derry City scored at least three goals away from home in Europe. 1965/66 FK Lyn 5-3 Derry City 2006 Gretna 1-5 Derry City 2014 Aberystwyth 0-5 Derry City 2023 KuPS 3-3 Derry City

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

11 months

Will Patching and Michael Duffy are the only players in the country to score in every competition this season. -The President's Cup, League, FAI Cup and the Europa League

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

6 years gone today. Mark is still sorely missed.

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Gary Ferry

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

'As a footballer, most importantly, you have to have belief in yourself.'

Dixie's delight at first Derry City deal

Patrick Ferry grateful for belief that the club has shown in him

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Declan Devine has managed 4 full seasons in the LOI. He has finished 5th, 4th, 4th and 7th, qualifying for Europe 3 times. He reached 3 cup finals (Setanta, FAI, League Cup), winning 1 trophy (FAI Cup, 2012). In 159 games in charge of Derry City, he won 67, scoring 243 goals.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Last night's win over St. Patrick's Athletic took Derry City onto 14 points from six games, which represents their best start to a new season since 2009.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

The controversy over Rovers' goal aside, Nathan Gartside was immense yesterday for @derrycityfc . He's really stepped up in the past few weeks with some massive saves.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

That is Patrick McEleney's first Derry City goal since October 2015 when he scored in a 3-0 win over Bray Wanderers at the Brandywell. 0-1 80 mins

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

A sad day for local journalism as The Godfather bows out. Hard to fathom not being absolutely tortured on my deadline day from now on but I'm sure he'll still find a way. No man has been more supportive to me in my career, but don't tell him that.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

Moment of the season so far for me....... such an emotional night for us all @derrycityfc

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

6 years

Taking odds on who @kevymac77 will be 'Delighted for....' next. Ronan Curtis - 2/7 Michael Duffy - 2/5 Boyd Rankin et al - 4/5 Institute - 2/1 Paul Owens - 3/1 Aaron McEneff - 10/1 Gerry Malone - 50/1 Dolph Ziggler - 500/1 Finnoula and Eamonn - 1000/1

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

Barry McNamee has been involved in 65 goals in the last four seasons (35 goals, 30 assists)... just saying.....😊

Goodbrand Stats

@StatsChristian

7 years

Wes Hoolahan has now been involved in 45 goals in the last 4 league seasons (16 goals, 29 assists). #Norwich class act. #NCFC #OTBC

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

4 years

A very sad week for Derry City Football Club, as another lifelong fan of the club has passed away...

Tributes paid to popular Derry City fan Hugh McMonagle who has died today

'We have lost one of the best'

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe is now on 22 goals for Derry City. That's his 6th since coming back, taking him level with Ronan Boyce as top scorer.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

11 months

Derry City win 2-1 at the Brandywell! It's a massive result after a fantastic performance from everyone in red and white.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

Derry City's Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe has... 7 goals in his last 7 league games Taking him to 9 goals and 8 assists overall... Someone should nominate him for Player of the Month or something...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

Ollie O'Neill will end his time with Derry City after Friday night's game with Bohemians. He will return to Fulham with his loan spell completed. He has made 18 appearances and scored one goal.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

6 years

3-1 Derry! NICKY LOW scores his first goal for City. Grown men in tears everywhere!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

'Football is there to be enjoyed and I suppose I lost that when managing Derry, it became a chore.’’ Fascinating read with Derry City legend Peter Hutton on his time as manager of Derry City, and what he regrets most about that time...

Hutton has 'no interest' in returning to senior management

Derry City legend regrets not walking away after finishing his playing career

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Congratulations to @PearsesDerry , who have defeated @DColmcilleGAA 2-17 to 2-12 in the senior team's first game on their new pitch on the Corrody road. @EoghanQuigg92 was the star of the show with 2-5 for the home side.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

5 years

This sums him up. He didn't care who was in his way if there was a ball to win. #ryanmcbride

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

It's great to see Ruaidhri Higgins back on the sidelines for Derry City tonight.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

"Coming here tonight, I was dreading it all day to be honest, but when I walked through the gates, I don’t know what it was, it just felt right."

'This has been the hardest week of my life'

Ruaidhri Higgins returns to lead Derry City to victory over Shamrock Rovers

www.derrynow.com

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 1-0! A first win in 10 league games... A first clean sheet in 10 games since Oct 23... A first clean sheet away since Finn Harps last Sep 13... A first win for Ruaidhri Higgins in his first game in charge!

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

10 months

Derry City cruising in Dublin thanks to goals from Danny Mullen, Will Patching and Brandon Kavanagh. Notably..... Paul McMullan has chipped in with two assists so far. This is his 13th appearance for Derry City and that's 7 assists already - an incredible return. 3-0 Derry

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

9 years

Fundraising for Mark Farren at Longford Town. Terrific generosity from Longford fans. @derrycityfc @LongfordTownFC http://t.co/q1Int6qQxK

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 months

Derry City's top scoring striker scored 5 goals last year. Pat Hoban has already scored 4.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

7 years

Derry City U17s form a giant number 5 on the pitch just before kick-off.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

Derry City's Evan McLaughlin channelling his inner Undertaker ahead of the new League of Ireland season.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

Steelstown Brian Ogs Ladies celebrate winning their third successive Derry Senior Championship, defeating Ballymaguigan 3-11, 1-5 at Glen today.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

1 year

Ruaidhri Higgins in talks with Barnsley over manager's role

Derry City could be on the lookout for a new manager in the coming days. It is believed that Ruaidhri Higgins, who was in charge for his 100th game in the 1-1 draw with Shelbourne last week, has held...

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

3 years

"He was our first defender, our first line of attack who chased down every lost cause. He was prolific, he was quick, he was dynamic, he was skillful, he was inventive and he could score all types of goals." - Stephen Kenny 'The Love of the Game'... AVAILABLE SOON.

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Gary Ferry

@thebiscuitg

2 years

A quick check back would suggest that Declan Glass is the first Derry City player to score a first half hat trick since Ally Roy against Blarney in the FAI Cup in August 2018. Johnny Speak also did it against Cork City back in 1987...

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