Collins talks up Derry’s ‘massive potential’

Roddy Collins is excited at the prospect of challenging for trophies again after being appointed as Derry City manager.

Dubliner Collins, 52, succeeds Declan Devine on a one-year contract with former Candystripes’ playing great Peter Hutton coming in as his assistant.

Despite winning the FAI Ford Cup in 2012, Derry failed to build on that success. Devine’s side started the 2013 campaign well, actually leading the Premier Division table for a week in May. However, they slumped in the second half of the season, though a fourth place finish saw them salvage a Europa League place ahead of Shamrock Rovers.