Rovers pay for Mannus horror gaffe

DERRY City moved to within a point of top spot following a thrilling win against leaders Shamrock Rovers at the Brandywell last night.

With both keepers heavily involved in the action, it was Rovers’ Alan Mannus who will wish to forget his performance after spilling the ball into his net in the 53rd minute for the game’s only goal.

At the other end, Derry stopper Gerard Doherty was hailed a hero afterwards, his series of top-drawer saves keeping the leaders at bay as Shamrock Rovers went in search of an equaliser.