DERRY manager Damian Cassidy pulled no punches after this fixture, describing the disciplinary system which had deprived him of attacker Eoin Bradley as “a farce”.

Derry 1-18 Tyrone 1-12

Derry boss Damian Cassidy and Tyrone manager Mickey Harte have named their starting line-ups for the NFL Division 1 opener at Celtic Park.

TYRONE manager Mickey Harte has declared the opening of Croke Park to soccer and rugby a huge success, despite having voiced his opposition to the move when the restrictions were first being lifted.

UNLESS you’re a supporter of either of these clubs, the best you could hope for from a night dedicated to player solidarity would have to be a draw.

Tyrone 0-15 Derry 0-7

SHAMROCK ROVERS hampered Cork City’s golden opportunity to restore their stuttering claims on the League of Ireland Premier Division at Turner’s Cross last night, leaving Leeside with a deserved share of the spoils.

Kerry 1-15 Derry 0-15

Fermanagh 0-10 Derry 1-7

Offaly 0-9 Wexford 0-2

THEY may have fallen short in both league and cup this season but Bohemians lead the way in the Republic of Ireland U-23 squad for the International Challenge Trophy curtain-raiser against Slovakia at Dalymount Park on November 13.

New Derry manager Gabriel O'Kane has handed senior debuts to five players for Sunday's National Hurling League opener against Laois (Portlaoise, throw-in 2.30pm).