Derry’s Zayed has Saints’ back-up keeper in sights

DERRY CITY and Shamrock Rovers both have the opportunity to move to the top of the Airtricity Premier Division when they host St Patrick’s Athletic and UCD respectively in tonight’s clashes.

Currently Sligo Rovers are top of the pile on goal difference but will not be in action until tomorrow night when they meet Bohemians at the Showgrounds. Derry and Shamrock Rovers are level with Sligo on 48 points, although Michael O’Neill’s Hoops have a game in hand.

Derry will be without James McClean for their clash with St Pat’s — the player having moved on to Sunderland this week in a €400,000 deal — while fellow winger Gareth McGlynn is ruled out for another six weeks with an ankle injury.