Derry City manager Stephen Kenny will continue his planning for next season with a charity friendly against Irish League side Institute next week.

In a club statement issued today, Derry City have confirmed former Bohemians boss Stephen Kenny has agreed a two-and-half-year contract as full-time manager beginning with immediate effect.

Former Waterford United manager Jimmy McGeough is being lined up by Irish League side Larne FC.

Derry City could move to appoint Stephen Kenny just days after he was axed as Bohemians manager.

Peter Hutton must see if his magic from the sidelines is just as effective on the pitch as he returns to the first team for rejuvenated Derry City’s game with eircom League leaders Shelbourne at the Brandywell tonight (7.45pm).

Derry City caretaker player-manager Peter Hutton could be asked to stay in charge until the end of the season.

Peter Hutton could be taking charge in his last game as Derry City’s caretaker manager when the Premier Division strugglers go to Waterford United tonight (7.30pm).

Derry City appear to have found a new manager and may be set to unveil Jimmy McGeough before Friday night's trip to Waterford United.

Derry City caretaker player-manager Peter Hutton will continue at the helm for at least one more game when the Candystripes take on Longford Town at the Brandywell tonight (7.30).

GAVIN DYKES short reign as Derry City boss ended following Saturday night’s defeat 2-0 defeat to Drogheda.

LEAGUE officers yesterday confirmed their intention to arrange the quarter- finals of the eircom League Cup competition on a regional basis.

A former target of Manchester United and Benfica, Liam Coyle has certainly had a long and varied career, but admitted this morning, following news of his retirement, that winning the treble with Derry City in 1989 was his career highlight.

Legendary League of Ireland stalwart Liam Coyle has retired from playing duties with Derry City, after fifteen years of service at the Brandywell club.

Derry City boss Gavin Dykes has deemed Galway United striker Alan Murphy’s wage demands as "exorbitant", following discussions between the two about a possible deal for last season’s First Division top scorer, at the Brandywell.

Derry City midfielder Ciaran Martyn is remaining at the Brandywell following an announcement by manager Gavin Dykes at a club meeting last night.

Derry City boss Gavin Dykes looks poised to offer former Manchester United midfielder Ben Thornley the chance of first team football at the Brandywell next season, after initial talks between the two.

Derry City boss Gavin Dykes has left for Glasgow and Sheffield in his bid to strengthen his squad, amid rumours of a possible swoop for last season’s First Division top scorer Alan Murphy.

CORK CITY manager Pat Dolan yesterday suggested referees should do more to protect young players in the League from more experienced and worldly-wise opponents.

SHELBOURNE can take a huge step towards winning the Eircom League title by beating Bohemians at Tolka Park tonight (7.45pm).

LONGFORD TOWN as the new FAI Carlsberg Cup holders will hope to put on a performance to match the party mood when they take on Premier Division leaders Shelbourne tomorrow (Kick off 7.30pm) in their first appearance at Flancare Park since that historic 2-0 Cup final victory over St Patrick’s Athletic at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

Derry City 0 Drogheda United 0

Dermot Keely has resigned as manager of Derry City after his side went down last night to bottom-of-the-table UCD in the eircom League Premier Division.

KILDARE COUNTY will run special bus services to Belfield tonight for spectators wanting to see their historic first match in the FAI Carlsberg Cup against UCD (7.45pm).

THREE disallowed goals for Kildare County and several other missed chances for both sides made for an entertaining game at Station Road even if the final result remained scoreless.

Kildare County FC suffered their first ever defeat on Tuesday night as they fell 2-0 to Premier Division stars Bohemians in an absorbing pre-season friendly at Kildare Town.

Kildare County FC 2 Bray Wanderers 2

Gavin Dykes has shocked Finn Harps by resigning from the Donegal club.