Drogs in dire need of points at Derry

HAVING put a whopping seven past UCD, Derry City could hardly be in finer fettle as they take on basement side Drogheda United in the Airtricity League Premier Division at the Brandywell tonight (7.45).

Derry will also welcome back the three players — including Eddie McCallion, making his 500th appearance for the club — who were sent off in the recent controversial defeat to Sligo, meaning even more of a severe test awaits the struggling Boynesiders who lost narrowly to Bohemians on Friday.

“The Brandywell is going to always be a difficult place to go and Derry will be full of confidence after their huge win,” says Drogs boss Mick Cooke. “They are second in the league and are certainly one of the best teams in the division this season. I was disappointed not to get something against Bohemians. I thought we played well and the lads put in a good effort but things are just going against us.”