Ryan McBride funeral: ‘Our Brandywell boy’ Derry City manager holds back tears as he reads poem

At the funeral Mass of Ryan McBride, Fr Aidan Mullan referred to the Derry City captain an athlete in his prime.

Update 3.55pm Derry City manager Kenny Shiels struggled to maintain his composure as he read a poem dedicated to Ryan McBride at the footballer’s funeral.

Mr Shiels wrote the poem and held back tears as he delivered the tribute to the 27-year-old, who was found dead at home last Sunday.