Kenny keen to keep heat on top dogs

DERRY CITY, who have emerged as Shamrock Rovers’ closest contenders, face the only side to have beaten them in the Airtricity League Premier Division this season when they travel to the Showgrounds to play Sligo Rovers at 3pm today.

Derry are now clear in second place, just two points behind the Hoops, after beating Bohemians 2-0 at Dalymount Park on Friday.

“I can’t say I was delighted with the performance but we were all right,” said Candystripes boss Stephen Kenny. “We’ve played better and drawn a couple of games which have left me scratching my head, so we’ll take that.”