Farren returns in style as Candystripes rout Galway

DERRY CITY put last week’s defeat by Shamrock Rovers behind them with a convincing victory over basement side, Galway, at the Brandywell last night.

And while the eventual scoreline does not adequately reflect Derry’s dominance, the Candystripes take another step towards Europa League football next season.

Now four points clear of St Patrick’s Athletic, who they face next Friday night at Inchicore, Stephen Kenny’s side bossed the ball and kept Galway on the back foot throughout. And, if the truth be told, they really could have doubled that scoreline but for the alertness of Galway keeper, Conor Winn.