I like the ambition of his words but I think the reality is going to he much different. From what I have seen, I don't think we have the ability to 'impose our game' on too many teams in this league. We're not set up to 'impose', we're not keeping possession for large spells in the opponents half, putting them under sustained pressure.
I'm expecting another game of 5 at the back, Rovers to have most of the ball while we attempt to play on the break. I have a feeling that our forward is going to be quite isolated at times.
I'm thinking a Rovers win unfortunately.
DERRY CITY
1 Brian Maher
3 Shane Ferguson
6 Mark Connolly
7 Michael Duffy
8 Adam O'Reilly
11 Gavin Whyte
16 Hayden Cann
20 Carl Winchester
22 Kevin Holt
24 Sam Todd
27 Liam Boyce
BENCH
26 Arlo Doherty
4 Ciaron Harkin
9 Patrick Hoban
10 Paul McMullan
13 Robbie Benson
14 Ben Doherty
17 Dom Thomas
21 Danny Mullen
32 Sean Patton
Nige92 wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 8:16 pm
2 yellows in the first 15 minutes. We have a problem and we're not learning. Winchester in such an important position too
2 yellows which weren't yellows. Same sort of tackles from rovers unpunished. Once certain players get booked it affects our game as they then can't make tackles. Boyce was booked for winning the ball
Aaron McEneff celebration tonight reminded me of the quote from the great irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, " Fame and glory is just a twinkle in the eye, be kind to those on your way up because you’ll meet them again on your way down."
We battled and worked very hard, but if honest the best team won.
They are slick, move the ball quickly and generally dictate the game. But we gave them a good game.
They will canter to the league title. They have a fantastic bench.
Am I the only one who thinks that Maher could be given a rest to try to get him kick started a bit? He's miles behind the keeper he has been for us previously.
We have a game in hand, which would bring it back to 5 points if won - but I fancy Rovers to power ahead now. Plenty still to play for nonetheless because the European teams will drop points when the games stack up.
Our record v Rovers remains very poor holistically.
In regards to McEneff, he clearly over done it & could’ve been classier. I’ve no idea why he acts like a Charlie, he always did - but suits Rovers down to the ground, he’s a Rovers kind of player. I think on reflection he will know that himself, but it’s a game of emotions - he has resentment towards our support for whatever reason. Nobody died - we move on.
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Problem is, duno how good or bad a 2nd choice keeper doherty is. He wasn't really a lynch signing. One player could do with been dropped is duffy. Been well off it this last few weeks. May need a rest
What a prick McEneff is. I don't give a toss if he was getting stick before he came on, he should have had a bit more class than to celebrate like that, former captain and a local lad.
Keyser Soze wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 9:55 am
That's the level we have to aim for.
They were excellent in the 2nd half, more or less controlled the game, with us scoring a goal against the run of play.
Couldn't agree more.
As for McEneff I wouldn't waste my time on anybody who hails from Derry and behaves like that. A bigger person would have went to 'his own' fans and celebrated with them. He needs to mature as a player. Obviously only good enough for the Rovers bench.
