Tale of two Citys as Caroline flies Candystripes flag in Cork

CAROLINE O’BYRNE is a huge City supporter. Sadly for her, that love of Derry is frowned upon in Cork ahead of the eircom Premier Division title decider.

Ironically, Caroline’s father Eddie Davis is something of a football legend in both towns.

“In 1937/38 he represented Cork Celtic. They used to train at Turner’s Cross but played all their games at the Mardyke on Sundays,” his daughter recalls. “From there he moved to Wolves and to Southend but when war broke out he moved back to play with Derry and Coleraine. He is now 86, hale and hearty and looking forward to the game tomorrow night.”