Second half goals from Aaron McEneff and Aaron Greene put a hard working Derry City to the sword at the Brandywell as Rovers consolidated second spot in the Premier Division table.

Derry carved open the first real chance after five minutes when Ciaran Harkin’s attempted lob failed to threaten keeper James Talbot.

A hat-trick from Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe, coupled with a shambolic defensive display, saw Cork City’s season plunge to new depths at Turner’s Cross last night as Derry City ran riot to inflict another painful defeat in what is turning out to be a shocking season for last season’s runners-up.

Blackpool have signed Liverpool reserve-team midfielder Gerardo Bruna on a permanent deal.