Cup medal the perfect tonic for Derry’s living legend

HE may be the elder statesman in the Derry City side, but Liam Coyle is a bundle of boyish enthusiasm when he talks about his beloved Candystripes.

Another cup final has been a long time coming for the legendary striker.

The last time he danced on this stage was five years ago, when defeat in the final meant Derry failed to clinch the double. Since then, the club has sailed through the roughest seas in its colourful history. Only two years ago, the ex-Northern Ireland international thought the club he has given so much to, was going out of business. Any chance of grabbing a third cup medal seemed a long way away, at that point.